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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