India forms commando units for close combat along China border

Defense India forms commando units for close combat along China border Border police praise Shaurya teams that come out of 2020 Galwan clashes Commandos perform maneuvers during the Central Reserve Police Force's 87th Raising Day celebrations in Guwahati, India, in February.  © Reuters QURATULAIN REHBAR November 10, 2026 11:36 JST NEW DELHI -- India's border police are being formed into new specialized commando units trained to handle potential confrontations with Chinese troops, with a focus on close combat and high-altitude operations, drone surveillance and rapid responses to local face-offs. Read Next Iran war US war in Iran leaves Sri Lanka in troubled diplomatic waters International relations India's clout in Kashmir tested by new China-Pakistan border protocol Politics Who fell and who rose at China's fifth plenum Aerospace & Defense Industries Turkey, Pakistan, Indonesia, Qatar pact complements Mecca alliance Defense Inside the world's largest overseas US military base Interview SF writer Daniel Suarez warns of AI-powered authoritarianism Politics Iran separatists step up attacks, anticipating full-scale US assault International relations Taiwan airlines continue flights over Russia, rattling Europeans International relations India's Manipur vows to complete Myanmar border fence by 2028 Indo-Pacific India pushes $10bn Great Nicobar infra project near Malacca Strait Aerospace & Defense Industries Vietnam close to signing BrahMos cruise missile deal with India Latest on Defense Defense Japan to create defense research hubs at universities for AI, space tech Defense Japan to give Philippines drones, radar systems in biggest security aid to date Defense Japan to bolster defenses with unified missile, artillery systems Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.