Indian Army Creates Modern Warfare Force 'Bhairav' with More than One Lakh Drone Operatives

At a time when the Centre is pushing for restructuring the defence forces, the Indian Army has undergone one of the most significant transformations to meet modern warfare challenges, creating a pool of more than one lakh drone operators across the force. Bhairav, the latest Special Force raised by the Indian Army, is formed to meet the challenges of contemporary warfare, as all operatives can handle drones and use them in real operations to target bases and formations in enemy territory.

The Bhairav battalions, raised by Army Headquarters with lessons from global and individual conflicts in mind, have been formed to provide a dedicated force for high-speed, offensive operations, performing Special Forces tasking at several levels as required.

The Indian Army has, by now, raised about 15 battalions, which are assigned to diverse formations along both borders and plans to raise about 25 more in the near future. The Bhairav battalions would also bridge the gap between the Para Special Forces and the regular Infantry battalions. The Bhairav would also be tasked to perform Special Operations at strategic to operational depth. “Modern warfare is altering at a rapid pace.  Today’s conflicts are hybrid and there is a need for a fully equipped force with contemporary technology to cope with the Challenges.

The Bhairav battalions are also formed as part of the force restructuring, which is raised because of the needs of modern technology, new thought process and according to the latest operational requirements,” Commanding Officer of the 2 Bhairav Battalion said. “I am the CO of the Desert Bhairav Battalion of the Southern Command of the Indian Army. The desert presents its own challenges, requiring specialized skill sets, endurance and technology to be used effectively.

That is why Bhairav is a technology-driven system which can work self-reliantly and perform multidomain operations in the future,” he added. Explaining about the development of the unit, the CO said, “The desert Bhairav Battalion is formed on the concept of ‘Sons of the Soil’ as most of the troops are from Rajasthan who can comprehend the terrain, language, weather and the area. The battalion has been built on the legacy of Rajanghan's valour and gallantry and that is our biggest strength. We can counter any challenge in the desert sector.”

Source: Times of India