The Indian Army's first 'Baaz Battalion', a dedicated drone-operations unit raised in Punjab and reported in August 2026, was raised under which Army formation?

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A. 11 Corps (Vajra Corps). The first Baaz Battalion, a dedicated drone-operations unit meant to enhance the Army's aerial agility, responsiveness and battlefield reach, was raised under the Jalandhar-headquartered 11 Corps, known as the Vajra Corps or 'defenders of Punjab', it was reported on 22 August 2026. 'Baaz', meaning a bird of prey, reflects the unit's role as the Corps' 'eyes in the sky'. This is the first such Baaz Battalion to be operationalised by the Army.

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A. 11 Corps (Vajra Corps)

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B. 15 Corps (Chinar Corps)

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C. 33 Corps (Trishakti Corps)

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D. 2 Corps (Kharga Corps)