India, Aug. 4 -- In a bold move to boost combat efficiency and modernise its battlefield strategies, the Indian Army is set to undergo a sweeping organisational overhaul, with a strong focus on integrating advanced drone warfare capabilities and forming elite new combat units.

The restructuring plan, in discussion for several months, has gained momentum following Operation Sindoor-the Army's decisive military response to the April Pahalgam terror attack. Key lessons from that operation are now shaping the framework of these reforms, according to officials familiar with the matter.

At the heart of the transformation is the integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and counter-drone systems directly into infantry, artillery, and armo...