Baaz Battalions Redefine India's Drone Warfare

The Indian Army is raising specialised Baaz Battalions to operate its growing fleet of long-range military drones, marking a major shift in how it plans to fight future conflicts. The new units will centralise surveillance, intelligence gathering and precision strike capabilities using platforms such as the MQ-9B, Heron and other advanced UAVs. Driven by lessons from the China border standoff and Operation Sindoor, the initiative is part of the Army's Decade of Transformation programme. By bringing drone operations, maintenance and data analysis under dedicated formations, the Army aims to improve battlefield awareness, accelerate decision-making and strengthen India's ability to monitor and respond to emerging threats across its borders. ========================================================= Disclaimer: Footage used in the video is also sourced from Reuters under our active subscription (Client No. S-88259) Join BharatShakti's WhatsApp Channel to get the latest updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vazl... Follow us on Social Media: Like us on Facebook:   / bharatshakti.in   Follow us on Twitter:   / bharatshaktibsi   Follow us on Instagram:   / bharatshakti.in