The Indian Army has decided to raise specialised drone warfare units called 'Baaz Battalions' under the Army Aviation Corps. These units will focus on surveillance drones, precision strike drones, loitering munitions, and counter-drone operations. The decision follows lessons from Operation Sindoor, which demonstrated the decisive role of drone warfare in modern conflict. India has already planned to procure over 3 lakh drones and is also developing indigenous drone capabilities through iDEX and DRDO.
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Indian Army to Raise 'Baaz Battalions' for Drone Warfare Under Army Aviation Corps
Key Points
- The Indian Army has decided to raise specialised drone warfare units called 'Baaz Battalions' under the Army Aviation Corps
- These units will focus on surveillance drones, precision strike drones, loitering munitions, and counter-drone operations
- The decision follows lessons from Operation Sindoor, which demonstrated the decisive role of drone warfare in modern conflict
- India has already planned to procure over 3 lakh drones and is also developing indigenous drone capabilities through iDEX and DRDO
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• Indian Army 'Baaz Battalions': drone warfare units; Army Aviation Corps; July 2026 • Roles: surveillance, precision strike, loitering munitions, counter-drone operations • Context: lessons from Operation Sindoor; India plans 3 lakh+ drone procurement • iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence): supports defence startups including drone makers
