Indian Army deploys Special Forces in border after deadly clash with China

Indian Army deploys Special Forces in border after deadly clash with China

After recent bloody clashes with Chinese troops over a disputed border area along what is known as the “Line of Actual Control” (LAC), India has now deployed its Special Forces units in Ladakh to prepare to defend its territory against further violence. On June 15, the worst border fighting in nearly 60 years took place. […]

Indian Army overhauls Special Operations selection and training

Indian Army overhauls Special Operations selection and training

The Indian Army is looking at restructuring the selection process of its personnel volunteering for Special Forces and Airborne battalions. It is also aiming to expand their role in multiple operational theatres. India, despite having large numbers of Special Forces units and troops, does not have a national strategy on how its SF troops should […]

The Pic of the Day: Them coveted foreign jump wings

The Pic of the Day: Them coveted foreign jump wings

Soldiers with the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and the Indian Army’s 3rd Paramilitary Special Forces Battalion exchange jump wings during the Vajra Prahar closing ceremonies, at Joint Base Lewis-McCord, Wash. Vajra Prahar is a bilateral joint combined exchange training exercise that improves the ability of the forces involved […]