In a decisive move to enhance its drone warfare capabilities, the Indian Army is set to establish 15-20 Shaktibaan regiments, equipped with advanced swarm drones, loitering munitions, and long-range UAVs capable of striking targets from 5 to 500 kilometers. This initiative, spearheaded by Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, aims to address capability gaps and significantly boost operational effectiveness. The first regiments will procure 850 loitering munitions through a fast-track process, with Indian firms expected to play a crucial role in this Rs 2,000 crore project. Additionally, modernization efforts include the creation of Ashmi platoons in infantry battalions and a new Special Force, Bharav, enhancing India’s strategic readiness in contemporary warfare scenarios.