India p.15

Battalions

63 armored (more planned)

45 Mechanized

            The Mechnanized Infantry Regiment

            The Brigade of Guards

375+ Infantry

            Includes an increasing number of Reconnaissance & Support

            Battalions, one per armored/infantry division)

7 Special Frontier Force (reconnaissance commandos, China border)

66 light CI Infantry (Rashtriya Rifles)

9 Special Forces (six more raising/planned)

3 parachute infantry battalions

220 field artillery (estimated)

40? ADA

Forces under Ministry of Home but intended for border defense

The battalion figures include units under raising. A major expansion is underway.

 

Border Security Force

 

186 battalions

 

 

 


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