Army Chief Announces New Brigade and Special Forces Unit on Kargil Vijay Diwas

The Indian Army Chief has announced the formation of a new all-arms brigade named 'Rudra' and a cutting-edge special forces unit called 'Bhairav Light Commando Battalion'. The new brigade will integrate infantry, mechanised infantry, tanks, artillery units, special forces, and unmanned aerial systems into a single combat formation. The 'Bhairav' battalion will be equipped with advanced technologies and tactics for high-impact operations. The announcements were made on Kargil Vijay Diwas, a day commemorating India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War.

The Indian Army has announced the formation of a new all-arms brigade named 'Rudra' and a cutting-edge special forces unit called 'Bhairav Light Commando Battalion'. The new brigade will integrate infantry, mechanised infantry, tanks, artillery units, special forces, and unmanned aerial systems into a single combat formation. The 'Bhairav' battalion will be equipped with advanced technologies and tactics for high-impact operations. The announcements were made on Kargil Vijay Diwas, a day commemorating India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War [1].

The 'Rudra' brigade is designed to be a single unit that combines various army branches, including infantry, mechanised infantry, armoured units, artillery, and unmanned aerial systems. Two infantry brigades have already been converted into Rudra brigades [1]. The 'Bhairav' Light Commando Unit is a highly agile and deadly special forces unit deployed on the border, ready to respond to any threat [1].

The formation of these new units is part of the modernisation and comprehensive transformation of the Indian Army. The announcement was made by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi during a ceremony held in Drass, Jammu and Kashmir, on Kargil Day [1]. The 'Divyastra Battery' has been introduced to enhance the offensive power of the artillery, and the 'Bhairav' Light Commando Unit is designed to inflict heavy damage on the enemy on the border [1].

The announcements come on the heels of the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, which marks the success of the Indian armed forces in ousting Pakistani intruders from the mountains in Kargil. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the conflict [2]. The Indian Army's response to Pakistan's military actions, including Operation Sindoor, has demonstrated the unwavering resolve of the Indian Armed Forces [3].

The Indian Army is evolving into a modern and future-ready force. The formation of the Rudra brigades and the Bhairav Light Commando Battalions is part of this transformation, aimed at enhancing the Indian Army's capabilities to respond to any threat. The Indian Army is fully prepared to help realise the dream of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 — the centenary of India's independence [3].

References:
[1] https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/india/general/powerful-additions-to-army-rudra-brigade-and-bhairav-battalion-for-enemy-annihilation-1579406
[2] https://www.business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/prez-murmu-pm-modi-hail-kargil-vijay-diwas-as-symbol-of-soldiers-valour-125072600118_1.html
[3] https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/those-who-support-terrorism-will-not-be-spared-army-chief-upendra-dwivedi-on-kargil-vijay-diwas/3927342/