India is developing a new integrated combat formation called the "Rudra" brigade as part of an update to its war-planning approach. The brigade was tested during Exercise Trishul on the western front, where the "Black Mace" Rudra unit was validated with tanks, mechanised forces, artillery, air defence, drones and logistics elements. The Indian Air Force supported the exercises with fighters, helicopters and heliborne operations. "Rudra" aligns with India’s shift from the "Cold Start" doctrine towards a reported "Cold Strike" model focused on speed and joint operations. Two Rudra brigades are already deployed in Ladakh and Sikkim, with more planned.
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