The Bhairav Battalions, the Indian Army’s newly raised modern warfare force, made their first public appearance during the Army Day Parade in Jaipur. Read: The Latest Defence Current Affairs Notes here
The formation of the Bhairav Light Commando battalions was announced by Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on 26 July 2025 at the Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations.
Designed as high-speed, offensive units, the Bhairav Battalions aim to bridge the operational gap between the Para Special Forces and conventional infantry formations.
So far, 15 Bhairav Battalions have been raised, with plans to expand the force to around 23–25 battalions. These units are being deployed under corps- and division-level formations, particularly in sensitive regions such as Rajasthan, Jammu, Ladakh, and the Northeast.
Each battalion is a compact and integrated force of approximately 200–250 personnel, drawn from infantry, artillery, air defence, and signals.
Recruitment follows the “Sons of the Soil” concept, giving preference to local personnel to ensure better familiarity with terrain and climatic conditions in their areas of deployment.
The battalions were rigorously tested and validated during Exercise Akhand Prahar.
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