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With new batch of Garud commandoes, Air Force raises combat firepower
The New Indian Express Belagavi
|January 19, 2026
A new batch of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) special force commandos joined the service after completion of their training.
Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Air Defence) reviewed the parade as the chief guest of the event.
The IAF on Sunday said, “To mark the successful completion of training of Air Force Special Forces operatives of ‘Garud’ force, Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade was held on January 17, 2026 at Garud Regimental Training Centre (GRTC), Air Force Station Chandinagar.”
This story is from the January 19, 2026 edition of The New Indian Express Belagavi.
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