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Rudra brigades, Bhairav battalions to boost Army's capabilities in border areas
The Indian Army is going to set up an "all-arms brigade" which will be known as "Rudra" under which fighting components like the infantry, mechanised infantry, armoured units, artillery, special forces, and unmanned aerial systems have been integrated, Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi announced on the occasion of the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas on of the Army's infantry brigades deployed in border areas have already been converted into Rudra, which will receive specially prepared logistics support and combat Indian Army is not only successfully addressing current challenges but is also rapidly advancing as a transformative, modern, and future-oriented force. Under this, new all-arms brigades named 'Rudra' are being formed, and I approved it yesterday. This will have fighting components like infantry, mechanised infantry, armored units, artillery, special forces, and unmanned aerial systems, supported by tailored logistics and combat support," General Dwivedi said. Similarly, agile and lethal special forces units, 'Bhairav' Light Commando Battalions, have been established to shock the enemy on the border, the Army chief said."Every infantry battalion now includes Drone Platoons, while artillery has enhanced its firepower manifold through 'Divyastra Batteries' and Loiter Munition Batteries. Army Air Defence is being equipped with indigenous missile systems. This will increase our force multifold," he Dwivedi stressed that, given India's geographical position and the continuous hostile environment along its borders, the Army Air defence is being provided the required firepower to make it lethal with indigenous missile system. "We are developing new roads and infrastructure at the border. Also, battle, adventure and heritage tourism are being developed".General Dwivedi also recalled the Indian forces' success in the recent Operation Sindoor precision strikes, which were carried out to dismantle Pakistani terror infrastructure in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians on April Dwivedi called it a "deep wound" for the entire nation and said the forces were resolved to deliver a well-planned, precise, and decisive response."On the night of May 6-7, the Indian Army targeted nine high-value terrorist locations in Pakistan and POJK without harming any innocent civilians. This was not just a response; it was a clear message: 'Those who harbour terrorism will no longer escape," he India's Operation Sindoor strikes, Pakistani forces resorted to unprovoked drone and missile attacks on India's military and non-military locations, which were effectively thwarted by India's S-400 air defence system. The cross-border conflict came to a halt on May 10, after both countries reached a ceasefire agreement."Whatever forces are planning to harm the sovereignty, integrity or people of India, they have been given a befitting reply, and will continue to be given," General Dwivedi in the glory of the 1999 Kargil victory, the Army chief remembered the war heroes and laid a wreath at the Kargil War Memorial in on this auspicious occasion, I express my heartfelt gratitude to the parents, brave women and all the family members of the heroes of the Kargil war. You gave the nation its heroes. Your courage, patience and sacrifice are an inspiration to all of us. Today, the entire country respectfully salutes your unique contribution and unwavering patriotism," General Updendra Dwivedi said.- Ends
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Army chief announces ‘Rudra' brigade on Kargil Vijay Diwas. What is it?
Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi announced the new 'all-arms brigades' called 'Rudra' on Kargil Vijay Diwas. He said the army is aiming to evolve into a 'future-oriented force' through the creation of these integrated brigades and stronger special forces units. During his address, he also announced three new initiatives to pay tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in the Kargil war with Pakistan read more Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi announced the new 'all-arms brigades' named 'Rudra' on Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed on Saturday. He said the army is working towards becoming a 'future-oriented force' by setting up these all-arms brigades and powerful special forces units. In his speech, he also introduced three new efforts to honour the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Kargil war with Pakistan. The projects include an 'e-shradhanjali' app dedicated to martyrs, a QR code-based audio feature that shares Kargil war stories, and the 'Indus Viewpoint', which will let visitors explore the Batalik sector near the LoC to understand how soldiers live there. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD So, what exactly is the 'Rudra' brigade? And what else did the Army chief announce? Let's take a look: What is Indian Army's 'Rudra' brigade? Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi announced the 'Rudra' brigade, which is essentially an 'all-arms brigade.' 'Today's Indian Army is not only successfully addressing current challenges but is also rapidly advancing as a transformative, modern, and future-oriented force. Under this, new all-arms brigades named 'Rudra' are being formed, and I approved it yesterday,' he said during the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas ceremony at Dras in Kargil. So, what will these 'Rudra' brigades consist of? They will include a mix of infantry, mechanised infantry, armoured units, artillery, special forces, and unmanned aerial systems. These will be backed by customised logistics and combat support, according to the Army chief. #WATCH | Dras, Kargil | Addressing the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations, Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi says, "The forces that are conspiring to harm India's sovereignty, integrity and people, will be given a befitting reply in the future too, this is the new normal… — ANI (@ANI) July 26, 2025 He said, 'Similarly, agile and lethal special forces units, 'Bhairav' Light Commando Battalions, have been established to shock the enemy on the border.' 'Every infantry battalion now includes Drone Platoons, while artillery has enhanced its firepower manifold through 'Divyastra Batteries' and Loiter Munition Batteries. Army Air Defence is being equipped with indigenous missile systems. This will increase our force multifold, the Army chief added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Sources told CNN-News18 that two infantry brigades have already been restructured into Rudra Brigades. Until now, the Army operated brigades based on individual arms, but the new Rudra brigades will bring together multiple arms under a single formation. The 3 projects launched on Kargil Vijay Diwas As part of the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Indian Army chief launched three projects, including a digital platform where citizens can offer 'e-shradhanjali' to martyrs. The other two are a QR code-based audio gateway that shares stories from the 1999 Kargil war, and the 'Indus Viewpoint', which gives visitors a chance to travel up to the Line of Control (LoC) in the Batalik sector. Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed every year on July 26. It celebrates India's victory in the Kargil conflict in 1999, when the Army completed Operation Vijay after nearly three months of fighting in extremely high-altitude locations such as Tololing and Tiger Hill. An army officer told news agency PTI that the 'e-shradhanjali' project aims to raise awareness about the sacrifices made by soldiers and the challenges they faced while performing their duties. Meanwhile, the QR code application works like an audio guide, where users can hear detailed accounts of the battles fought during the war with Pakistani forces in 1999. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD #WATCH | Kargil Vijay Diwas | Dras: Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi lays wreath at the Kargil War Memorial to pay tribute to those who laid down their lives in the line of duty during the Kargil War in 1999. Today marks the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas. — ANI (@ANI) July 26, 2025 'The concept is similar to museums, where the visitors can listen to the details of the exhibits using earphones. Here, people will get to listen to the saga of courage, valour, bravery and sacrifice by the soldiers,' the officer said. The third initiative, the Indus Viewpoint, lets visitors reach the LoC in the Batalik sector to better understand the conditions in which Indian soldiers serve. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'This will give an idea to the visitors about the conditions in which soldiers serve, the difficulties and constant dangers they face on a day-to-day basis to ensure that the nation remains safe,' the officer added. Batalik, located at over 10,000 feet, held key strategic value during the Kargil war as it sits between Kargil, Leh, and Baltistan. Army chief on Operation Sindoor Speaking about Operation Sindoor, General Upendra Dwivedi said that the strikes launched during the operation sent a strong message to Pakistan that terror supporters would not be spared. He said the May 7 strikes were not just a counter-response to the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians were killed, but a clear warning to Pakistan. #WATCH | Dras, Kargil | Addressing the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations, Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi says, "We stand near Tiger Hill, Tololing and Point 4875, remembering the resolve and valour of the warriors... We salute those who sacrificed their lives so we… — ANI (@ANI) July 26, 2025 'India attained a decisive victory by effective targeting of terror infrastructure in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The army targeted the terrorist infrastructure and foiled the other aggressive moves of Pakistan to attain a decisive victory,' he said. He also said that India responded to Pakistan's military actions between May 7 and 9 with 'measured and precise retaliation". With inputs from agencies
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4 days ago
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'New All-Arms Brigades Being Formed': Army Chief Announces 'Rudra' On Kargil Vijay Diwas
Last Updated: Indian Army chief also sent across a message to Pakistan from the border on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas that those who harbour terrorism "will no longer escape". Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi announced new 'all-arms brigades" named 'Rudra' on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas on Saturday. Laying down the Indian Army's steps towards modernisation and transformation, he said that all-arms brigades and lethal special forces units were being formed to make the army a 'future-oriented force". 'Today's Indian Army is not only successfully addressing current challenges but is also rapidly advancing as a transformative, modern, and future-oriented force. Under this, new all-arms brigades named 'Rudra' are being formed, integrating infantry, mechanized infantry, armored units, artillery, special forces, and unmanned aerial systems, supported by tailored logistics and combat support," he said while addressing the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations at Dras, Kargil. 'Similarly, agile and lethal special forces units, 'Bhairav' Light Commando Battalions, have been established to surprise adversaries at the borders. Every infantry battalion now includes Drone Platoons, while artillery has enhanced its firepower manifold through 'Divyastra Batteries' and Loiter Munition Batteries. Army Air Defence is being equipped with indigenous missile systems," General Dwivedi added. He said that India's May 7 strike was not just a response but a message to Pakistan, whose terrorists carried out the Pahalgam terror attack, killing 26 civilians. 'The cowardly terrorist attack in Pehalgam was a deep wound for the entire nation. But this time, India did not just mourn; it resolved to respond decisively. With the unwavering trust of the nation and the strategic autonomy granted by the government, the Indian Army delivered a well-planned, precise, and decisive response. On the night of May 6-7, the Indian Army targeted nine high-value terrorist locations in Pakistan and POJK without harming any innocent civilians. This was not just a response; it was a clear message: 'Those who harbor terrorism will no longer escape," he said. General Dwivedi said that India responded to Pakistan's military actions from May 7 to 9 with 'measured and precise retaliation". 'Our Army Air Defence stood as an impregnable wall, impenetrable by any drone or missile. This was achieved through a Whole-of-Nation Approach, where the Army, Air Force, Navy, and other government agencies stood united. Any forces planning to harm India's sovereignty, integrity, or people have been given a befitting reply and will continue to receive one," the Army chief said. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
