India Boosting Covert Warfare Capabilities of Special Forces

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 04:27am on 31 Mar 2025,Monday Defence

India is enhancing its special forces' covert warfare and counter-terrorism capabilities by integrating advanced technologies such as nano drones, loiter munitions, and sophisticated communication equipment. Despite the absence of a unified Special Operations Command, the establishment of the Armed Forces Special Operations Division (AFSOD) has improved joint operations among the Army's Para-Special Forces, the Air Force's Garud commandos, and the Navy's Marine Commandos (Marcos). These units are also being equipped with advanced weaponry, including Finnish Sako sniper rifles, American M4A1 carbines, and Israeli TAR-21 Tavor assault rifles, to enhance their operational effectiveness. (PC: Getty Images)

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