Indian Army Mobilizes for Bhairav Battalions, Boosting Border Security
The Indian Army has initiated a significant operational enhancement with the mobilization of Regimental Centres for specialized training and personnel allocation. This move is part of the Bhairav Light Combat Battalions project, aimed at bolstering the nation's border security.
The Assam Regiment, Garhwal Rifles, and Jammu and Kashmir Rifles have been tasked with training personnel for these new battalions. Each Bhairav unit, with a strength of around 250 personnel, is designed to be agile and lethal, capable of rapid, high-impact operations along India's borders with China and Pakistan.
Integrated formations drawing personnel from various arms such as air defence, artillery, and signals, these units will act as a bridge between Special Forces and regular infantry. This will allow Special Forces to focus on more critical assignments.
The project has been approved for 4.25 lakh units of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) carbines, which will be inducted within two years. Additionally, an Ashni platoon equipped with drones for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance has been operationalized within every infantry unit.
The Army plans to operationalize 21 Bhairav Light Combat Battalions within the next six months, with deployments planned for both the western borders and along the northern borders with China. Furthermore, the Army has initiated emergency procurement of 104 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) and 12 launchers.
These strategic moves by the Indian Army, including the formation of Bhairav Light Combat Battalions and the procurement of advanced weaponry, underscore the nation's commitment to bolstering its border security and enhancing operational capabilities.
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