At the Army Day Parade 2026, the Indian Army unveiled the Bhairav Battalion for the first time, showcasing a bold step toward high-speed, technology-driven warfare.</p>Raised in 2025, the Bhairav Battalion is a new-age rapid response combat unit designed for short-notice, high-intensity operations. The unit integrates drones, electronic warfare systems, rapid manoeuvre capabilities, and conventional combat tactics, reflecting lessons from modern conflicts and India’s evolving border security challenges.</p>The unveiling of Bhairav marks a major shift in the Indian Army’s operational doctrine toward multi-domain warfare and fast deployment forces.</p>
