Bhairav Battalion: Meet Indian Army’s new elite 'invisible, invincible, sons of soil' force that can elminate threats within hours

India’s 77th Republic Day saw the historic debut of the Bhairav Battalion, a "light commando" force bridging the gap between infantry and Special Forces. Operating in a "Phased Battle Array," these 250-soldier units use "Sons of the Soil" intelligence and multi-domain technology to redefine rapid-response border defense in 2026.