"A tailored tracked mover would be positioned, transporting four robotic mules, each capable of carrying a 30-kg payload such as medical supplies or rations," as the rear of the column.

In addition, there would be a tracked-wheeled system, featuring four robotic mules mounted at its four corners. "These mules would be armed with two Negev light machine guns and two Tavor weapon systems, with an unmanned ground vehicle positioned at the centre."

In 2024, the Indian Army inducted 100 robotic mules, with each Para SF Unit getting five mules. There are plans, sources added, to give three more such mules to every Unit in the months to come.

The systems will be operated by a total of 30 Special Forces personnel during the march. The Army, Navy and IAF have their own special operations troops and set-up. Marcos (Marine Commandos) and Garud Commando are the special forces of the Navy and Air Force.

The primary mission of Special Forces commandos is to swiftly eliminate high-value targets, both domestically and abroad, with precision and secrecy.

The significance of the Special Forces (SFs) is underlined due to their employment in conventional, sub-conventional and emerging domains has become integral to achieving national security objectives.

These specially trained troops carry out high-risk operations that require advanced skills and tactics in hostile, denied, or politically sensitive environments.

Special Forces (SF), owing to their agility, strategic reach and mission-specific capabilities, are uniquely suited to generate disproportionate operational effects through precision engagement, deep insertion and unconventional operations.