Rudra and Bhairav — How India is getting ready for Pak-China military threat
Rajat Pandit
TNN
Updated: Jul 28, 2025, 19:22 IST IST
The Army's transformation blueprint includes creation of all-arms Rudra brigades, agile Bhairav light commando battalions, Shaktibaan artillery regiments, and dedicated drone platoons
In the face of the growing collusive military threat from China and Pakistan — a concern underscored during Operation Sindoor in May — the Indian Army is now forming new Rudra all-arms brigades and Bhairav light commando battalions to enhance its offensive capabilities and ensure quicker response along the borders.
The 11.5-lakh strong Army is also going in for Shaktibaan artillery regiments, with special Divyastra surveillance and loitering munitions batteries.
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