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3492: 4480: 6865: 1341:, the Indian Army began the war in 1939 with just under 200,000 men. By the end of the war it had become the largest volunteer army in history, rising to over 2.5 million men by August 1945. Serving in divisions of infantry, armour and a fledgling airborne forces, they fought on three continents in Africa, Europe and Asia. The Indian Army fought in Ethiopia against the Italian Army, in Egypt, Libya and Tunisia against both the Italian and German Army, and, after the Italian surrender, against the German Army in Italy. However, the bulk of the Indian Army was committed to fighting the Japanese Army, first during the British defeats in Malaya and the retreat from Burma to the Indian border; later, after resting and refitting for the victorious advance back into Burma, as part of the largest British Empire army ever formed. These campaigns cost the lives of over 36,000 Indian servicemen, while another 34,354 were wounded; 67,340 became prisoners of war. Their valour was recognised with the award of some 4,000 decorations, and 38 members of the Indian Army were awarded the 1162: 2008: 7177:
expression "Armed forces of the Union" does not constitute part of military service/military. The Indian Coast Guard works closely with civilian agencies such as Customs, the Department of Fisheries, the Coastal Police etc. with its primary role being that of a non-military, maritime law enforcement agency. It is independent of the command and control of the Indian Navy. ICG was initially planned to be kept under the Ministry of Home Affairs but has been kept under the Ministry of Defence for better synergy since it is patterned like the navy. The ICG does not take part in any protocol of military forces such as the President's Body Guard, ADCs, the Tri-Services Guard of Honour etc. Their recruitment is also not under the Combined Defence Services Exam/National Defence Academy Exam which is one of the prime modes of commissioning officers to the Armed Forces. Indian Coast Guard Officers continue to get their training with Indian Navy Officers since the ICG does not have its own training academy. Already a new
5049: 3938:). The infantry soldiers will be equipped with modular weapon systems that will have multiple functions. The core systems include bullet proof helmet and visor. The bullet proof helmet is an integrated assembly equipped with helmet mounted flashlight, thermal sensors and night vision device, miniature computer with audio headsets. The personal clothing of the soldier of the future would be lightweight with a bullet-proof jacket. The futuristic jacket would be waterproof, yet it would be able to breathe. The new attire will enable the troops to carry extra loads and resist the impact of nuclear, chemical and biological warfare. The new uniform will have vests with sensors to monitor the soldier's health parameters and to provide quick medical relief. The weapons sub-system is built around a multi-calibre individual weapon system with the fourth calibre attached to a grenade launcher. These include a 5.56 mm, a 7.62 mm and a new 6.8 mm under development for the first time in India. 3524:
peace and unalterable friendship between the two States who shall ever strive to strengthen and develop further the cordial relations existing between the peoples of the two countries." India had signed a pact to develop ports in Myanmar and various bilateral issues, including economic co-operation, connectivity, security and energy. India has a "comprehensive strategic partnership" with UAE. India has maritime security arrangements in place with Oman and Qatar. In 2008, a landmark defence pact was signed, under which India committed its military assets to protect "Qatar from external threats". On 9 June 2012, the JIMEX 2012 naval exercise took place off the coast of Tamil Nadu in India to Tokyo in Japan. This was the first ever bilateral maritime exercise between the two nations in a long time, reflecting their similar interests, especially those involving spontaneous regional security against common external aggressors. The Indian Navy has berthing rights in Oman and Vietnam.
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companies and issued them an expression of interest (EoI) for developing a Battlefield Management System (BMS). The BMS will integrate combat units – armoured, artillery and infantry regiments, infantry battalions, helicopter flights, etc. – into a digital network that will link together all components of the future battlefield. While precise costs are still unclear, vendors competing for the contract say the army expects to pay about Rs 40,000 crore for developing and manufacturing the BMS. However, in 2015, the Indian Army decided to replace the F-INSAS program in favour of two separate projects. The new program will have two components: one arming the modern infantry soldier with the best available assault rifle, carbines and personal equipment such as the helmet and bulletproof vests, the second part is the Battlefield Management Systems (BMS).
4620: 6527:(IB). The various services intelligence directorates namely the Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI), the Directorate of Air Intelligence (DAI), Directorate of Naval Intelligence (DNI) and some other agencies are also involved but their activity is smaller by comparison. The R&AW and IB agencies are composed largely of civilians. Military personnel are often deputed to these agencies, but the letter of the law and concerns of deniability limit the use of serving military officers in some types of activity (especially collection and action). The creation of an intelligence agency co-ordinating the intelligence arms of the three military services had long been called for by senior Indian military officers. It was formally recommended by the 1039: 6967: 6407:, have been selected for the ballistic missile defence shield. After successful implementation in Delhi and Mumbai, the system will be used to cover other major cities in the country. This shield can destroy incoming ballistic missiles launched from as far as 2,500 kilometres (1,600 mi) away. When the Phase II is completed and the PDV is developed, the two anti-ballistic missiles can intercept targets up to 5,000 kilometres (3,100 mi) both at exo and endo-atmospheric (inside the atmosphere) regions. The missiles will work in tandem to ensure a hit probability of 99.8 per cent. This system can handle multiple targets simultaneously with multiple interceptors. 1353: 6910:
one Deputy Military Adviser (Lt Gen Abhijit Guha), 14 Force Commanders and numerous Police Commissioners in various UN Missions. The Indian Army has also contributed lady officers as Military Observers and Staff Officers apart from them forming part of Medical Units being deployed in UN Missions. The first all women contingent in a peacekeeping mission, was a Formed Police Unit from India, deployed in 2007 to the UN Operation in Liberia(UNMIL). India has suffered 127 soldier deaths while serving on peacekeeping missions. India has also provided army contingents performing a peacekeeping operation in Sri Lanka between 1987 and 1990 as the
5276: 5189: 4850:(AFNET), a reliable and robust digital information grid that enables accurate and faster response to enemy threats, in 2010. The modern, state-of-the-art AFNET is a fully secure communication network, providing IAF a critical link among its command and control centre, sensors such as the Airborne Early Warning and Control Systems, and attack platforms such as fighter aircraft and missile launchers. Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS), an automated command and control system for Air Defence (AD) operations will ride the AFNet backbone integrating all ground-based and airborne sensors, AD weapon systems and C2 nodes. 6095: 2634:(Education, Logistics and Naval Law). The Air Force approved the induction of women officers for ground duties in 1992, with those officers receiving their commissions on 1 June 1993, and opened the flying (non-fighter) and technical branches to women the same year, commissioning its first seven female pilots on 17 December 1994. Until December 1996, women short-service commission officers in the Armed Forces were limited to five years in service, excepting the technical branch of the air force, in which female officers could only serve for three years. In August 1998, the Navy opened all of its branches to women. 3536:
training and weapons supply. Myanmar's Navy Chief, Vice Admiral Thura Thet Swe during his four-day visit to India in late July 2012 held wide-ranging consultations with top officials from the Indian Ministry of Defence. Apart from increasing the number of training slots of Myanmar officers in Indian military training establishments, India has agreed to build at least four Offshore Patrol Vehicles (OPV) in Indian Shipyards to be used by Myanmar's navy. For more than a decade now, India has assisted Vietnam in beefing up its naval and air capabilities. For instance, India has repaired and upgraded more than 100
6883: 4534: 3759: 203: 6945:(22 km; 14 mi) from the coastline, in an effort to check piracy. An Indian naval official confirmed receipt of a letter acceding to India's prerogative to check such piracy. "We had put up a request before the Somali government to play a greater role in suppressing piracy in the Gulf of Aden in view of the United Nations resolution. The TFG government gave its nod recently." In November 2008, an Indian navy warship destroyed a suspected Somali pirate vessel after it came under attack in the Gulf of Aden. In a report on Somalia submitted to the Security Council, UN Secretary-General 2075: 3903: 225: 184: 6569:
of Technical Development and Production with the Defence Science Organisation. DRDO has a network of 52 laboratories which are engaged in developing defence technologies covering various fields, like aeronautics, armaments, electronic and computer sciences, human resource development, life sciences, materials, missiles, combat vehicles development and naval research and development. The organisation includes more than 5,000 scientists and about 25,000 other scientific, technical and supporting personnel. Annual operating budget of the DRDO is pegged at $ 1.6 billion (2011–12).
5587:) had been destroyed. By the end of 2006, India had destroyed more than 75 per cent of its chemical weapons/material stockpile and was granted an extension to destroying the remaining stocks by April 2009. It was expected to achieve 100 per cent destruction within that time frame. India informed the United Nations in May 2009 that it had destroyed its stockpile of chemical weapons in compliance with the international Chemical Weapons Convention. With this India has become third country after South Korea and Albania to do so. This was cross-checked by United Nations' inspectors. 4711:, with the prefix being dropped when India became a republic in 1950. The Indian Air Force plays a crucial role in securing Indian airspace and also in India's power projection in South Asia and Indian Ocean. Therefore, modernising and expanding the Indian Air Force is a top priority for the Indian government. Over the years, the IAF has grown from a tactical force to one with transoceanic reach. The strategic reach emerges from induction of Force Multipliers like Flight Refuelling Aircraft (FRA), Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and credible strategic lift capabilities. 1404: 1299: 5140:. Since then the Assam Rifles have undergone a number of name changes before the name Assam Rifles was finally adopted in 1917. Over the course of its history, the Assam Rifles, and its predecessor units, have served in a number of roles, conflicts and theatres including World War I where they served in Europe and the Middle East, and World War II where they served mainly in Burma. In the post-World War II period, the Assam Rifles have expanded greatly as has their role. There are currently 46 battalions of Assam Rifles under the control of the Indian 5746: 4194: 5028:(MTA), by Russian partners and HAL, is being launched to meet the requirements of the Russian and Indian Air Forces. The aircraft will be designed for the roles of a 15–20 ton cargo / troop transport, paratrooping / airdrop of supplies including Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System (LAPES) capability. It will be configured such that all types of cargo can be transported, and the aircraft would be capable of operating from semi-prepared runways. The MTA is expected to replace the Indian Air Force's ageing fleet of 4928: 4369: 3068: 6730: 7045: 6652: 5415: 1904: 5099: 1625: 16252: 2767: 709: 96: 4726: 501: 1245: 5087: 2795: 721: 482: 6350: 6998:, the Indian armed forces took part in rescue operations. By 21 June 2013, the Army had deployed 10,000 soldiers and 11 helicopters, the navy had sent 45 naval divers, and the Air force had deployed 43 aircraft including 36 helicopters. From 17 to 30 June 2013, the IAF airlifted a total of 18,424 people – flying a total of 2,137 sorties and dropping/landing a total of 3,36,930 kg of relief material and equipment. The IAF participated in the rescue operation codenamed 16239: 4521:
exercise with Vietnam, the Philippines and New Zealand. In 2007, India and South Korea decided to conduct annual naval exercises and India participated in the South Korean international fleet review. In addition, the Indian Navy will also be increasing naval co-operation with other allies, particularly with Germany, and Arab states of the Persian Gulf including Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Indian Navy also took part in the world's largest naval exercise/war-game
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the holding formations would pin enemy forces down while the strike formations attack at a point of India's choosing. The Indian Army is large enough to devote several corps to the strike role. The army is also looking at enhancing its special forces capabilities. With the role of India increasing, and the need to protect India's interests on far-off shores becoming important, the Indian Army and Indian Navy are jointly planning to set up a marine brigade.
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for the Army. Candidates for Soldier, general duty must have Class 10 Leaving Certificate and in the range of 17 to 21 years. The Army also does online applications to appear at recruitment rallies. Requirements for technical roles, like nurses, artillery, Missile Defense have more stringent educational requirements. The least restrictive job in Army is House Keeper and Cleaner, for which candidates only have to be 8th pass.
3319: 458: 446: 165: 143: 3168: 2965: 5144:(MHA). They perform many roles including: the provision of internal security under the control of the army through the conduct of counter insurgency and border security operations, provision of aid to the civil power in times of emergency, and the provision of communications, medical assistance and education in remote areas. In times of war they can also be used as a combat force to secure rear areas if needed. 4271: 2618:(MNS) was formed on 1 October 1926, with its officers integrated into the armed forces on 15 September 1943 and given the status of commissioned officers. Following Independence, apart from those serving in the MNS, women remained ineligible for regular commissions in the armed forces until 1 November 1958, when the restriction on granting permanent commissions to women was removed for those joining the 2822: 733: 3715:). The main combat and combat support units are 68 armoured regiments, and over 350 infantry battalions and 300 artillery regiments (including two surface-to-surface missile (SSM) units). Among major armaments and equipment, there are 4,614 main battle tanks, more than 150,000 vehicles, 140 self-propelled artillery, 3,243 towed artillery, more than 700 rocket artillery(MLRS) in the Indian Army. 3118: 3043: 3018: 2990: 4836: 2918: 3196: 3143: 3740:, the corps will have two high-altitude infantry divisions (59 Div at Panagarh and 72 Div at Pathankot) with their integral units, two independent infantry brigades, two armoured brigades and the like. It will include 30 new infantry battalions and two Para-Special Forces battalions. In other words, it will have "rapid reaction force" capability to launch a counter-offensive into 4854: 6274:". In August 1999, the Indian government released a draft of the doctrine which asserts that nuclear weapons are solely for deterrence and that India will pursue a policy of "retaliation only". The document also maintains that India "will not be the first to initiate a nuclear first strike, but will respond with punitive retaliation should deterrence fail". 5268:(NSG) is an elite counter-terrorist and rapid response force. Its roles include conducting anti-sabotage checks, rescuing hostages, neutralising terrorist threats to vital installations, engaging terrorists, responding to hijacking and piracy and protecting VIPs. It has 8636 personnel (including 1086 personnel for regional hubs.). The NSG also includes the 2071:. A total of 1,567,390 ex- servicemen are registered with the Indian Army, the majority of them hailing from: Uttar Pradesh (271,928), Punjab (191,702), Haryana (165,702), Maharashtra (143,951), Kerala (127,920), Tamil Nadu (103,156), Rajasthan (100,592) and Himachal Pradesh (78,321). Many of them are re-employed in various Central government sectors. 4471:
provide the Indian navy with an approximately 3,500–4,000 kilometres (2,200–2,500 mi) footprint over the Indian Ocean region, and over both the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal region and enable real-time networking of all its operational assets in the water (and land). It also will help the navy to operate in a network-centric atmosphere.
3556: 4931: 4934: 4933: 4929: 6994:, two Ilyushin Il-76 and four Antonov-32 aircraft of the IAF carried 30 tonnes of load, which include 125 rescue and relief personnel, medicines, generators, tents, portable X-ray machines and emergency rescue kits. A MI-17 helicopter and Cheetah helicopter were used to increase the effectiveness of the rescue operations. During the 2013 6319:'s missile defence network has two principal components – the Air Defence Ground Environment System (ADGES) and the Base Air Defence Zones (BADZ). The ADGES network provides for wide area radar coverage and permits the detection and interception of most aerial incursions into Indian airspace. The BADZ system is far more concentrated with 6757:, and will feature canards and carry a range of payloads, including optronic, radar, laser designators and ESM. The UAV will have conventional landing and take off capability. The HALE UAV will have features such as SATCOM links, allowing it to be commanded beyond line of sight. Other tentative plans speak of converting the LCA into an 5548:
while engaging enemies. The individual equipment required by the navy in the ICS includes light weight helmets, head-mounted displays, tactical and soft ballistic vests along with communication equipment. The group-level gear requirements include command and control and surveillance systems along with high speed communication equipment.
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abilities. With effect from April 1948, the former Viceroy's Commissioned Officers (VCO) were re-designated Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO), the distinction between King's Commissioned Indian Officers (KCIO) and Indian Commissioned Officers (ICO) was abolished and Indian Other Ranks were re-designated as "other ranks."
7129:. These forces are referred to as "Armed Force of the Union" in their respective acts, which means a force with armed capability and not necessarily "Armed Forces", the term as per international standards and conventionally referred to as "Army", "Navy" and "Air Force". The Supreme Court in its judgements reported in 5583:(CWC), stating that it did not have chemical weapons or the capacity or capability to manufacture them. By so doing, India became one of the original signators of the Chemical Weapons Convention in 1993, and ratified it on 2 September 1996. In June 1997, India declared its stock of chemical weapons (1,044 tonnes of 5594:(January 1973) and pledges to abide by its obligations. There is no clear evidence, circumstantial or otherwise, that directly points toward an offensive biological weapons programme. India does possess the scientific capability and infrastructure to launch such an offensive programme, but has chosen not to do so. 1726:, India gained more than 1,000 square miles (3,000 km) of territory as a result of its military operations in Siachen. In 1987 and in 1989 Pakistan attempted to re-take the glacier but was unsuccessful. The conflict ended with Indian Victory. Since 2003, the two sides have maintained a ceasefire and with " 4932: 4896:, also known as the MRCA tender, was a competition to supply 126 multi-role combat aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF). The Defence Ministry has allocated ~ US$ 13 billion for the purchase of these aircraft, making it India's single largest defence deal. On 31 January 2012, it was announced that 5509:, or Ghatak Commandos, is a special operations capable infantry platoon. There is one platoon in every infantry battalion in the Indian Army. Ghatak is a Hindi word meaning "killer" or "lethal". They act as shock troops and spearhead assaults ahead of the battalion. Their operational role is similar to 7057:
nations. Lt. Cdr. M.S. Kohli led the Indian Navy's first successful expedition to Mount Everest in 1965. Another Navy team also successfully scaled Everest from the north face, the more technically challenging route. An Indian Navy team comprising 11 members successfully completed an expedition to the
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The Indian Air Force successfully undertook sorties to help Indian scientists study the total solar eclipse that took place on 23 July 2010. Two separate missions from Agra and Gwalior were flown along the path of the Moon's shadow, a mission that was deemed hugely successful by scientists associated
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since their inception. So far India has taken part in 43 peacekeeping missions with a total contribution exceeding 160,000 troops and a significant number of police personnel having been deployed. India has so far, provided one Military Advisor (Lt Gen R K Mehta), one Police Adviser (Ms Kiran Bedi),
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bombs. On 13 May 1998, two additional fission devices were detonated. However, India maintains a "no-first use" and a nuclear deterrence policy against nuclear adversaries. Its nuclear doctrine envisages building a credible minimum deterrent for maintaining a "second strike capability" which would be
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fighter. Earlier in 2013, the two sides completed the preliminary design of the FGFA and are now negotiating a detailed design contract. Although there is no reliable information about the Su-57 and FGFA specifications yet, it is known from interviews with individuals in the Russian Air Force that it
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The Army's field force comprises fifteen corps, three armoured divisions, four Reorganised Army Plains Infantry Divisions (RAPID), eighteen infantry divisions and ten mountain divisions, a number of independent brigades, and requisite combat support and service support formations and units. Among the
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nations. Although never explicitly stated, ASEAN and East Asian nations want New Delhi to be a counterweight to increasing Chinese footprints in the region. Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and, particularly, Vietnam and Myanmar have time and again pressed India to help them both in terms of military
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is a military air base located near the town of Farkhor in Tajikistan, 130 kilometres (81 mi) southeast of the capital Dushanbe. It is operated by the Indian Air Force in collaboration with the Tajikistan Air Force. Farkhor is India's first and only military base outside its territory. There was
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The vast majority of soldiers in Indian Army are enlisted personnel, called by the Army as Soldier, general duty. These soldiers are recruited at different recruitment rallies across the country. At these rallies, Army recruiters look at candidates from surrounding districts and examine their fitness
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on board ships and in shore establishments. A total of 78 ships, 20 shore establishments and 20,000 sailors were involved in the rebellion, which had an impact across India. Indianization of the armed forces nevertheless continued to progress. On 15 May 1947, Subroto Mukherjee became the first Indian
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as its sole Indian major-general, one IMS brigadier, three Indian brigadiers in combatant arms and 220 other Indian officers in the temporary or acting ranks of colonel and lieutenant-colonel. From October 1945, the granting of regular commissions in the Indian Armed Forces was restricted to Indians,
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the Indian Army contributed a number of divisions and independent brigades to the European, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern theatres of war. One million Indian troops served overseas; 62,000 died and another 67,000 were wounded. In total, 74,187 Indian soldiers died during the war. It fought against
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Over the years, the force has grown in its size and as on date, it has 193 battalions including 04 NDRF battalions, deployed all over 74 international borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as on Line of Control and anti-naxal operations in the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha. The sanctioned
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is an agency of the Republic of India, responsible for the development of technology for use by the military, headquartered in New Delhi, India. It was formed in 1958 by the merger of the Technical Development Establishment and the Directorate
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in New Delhi on 21 October 2010, a doctrine Menon said reflected India's "strategic culture, with its emphasis on minimal deterrence". However, whether the policy shift actually took place or not is unclear. Some argued that this was not a substantive change but "an innocent typographical or lexical
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Lake. To strengthen its capabilities to carry out special operations, the navy is planning to procure advanced Integrated Combat System (ICS) for the MARCOS. The Navy wants the ICS for effective command, control and information sharing to maximise capabilities of individuals and groups of the MARCOS
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is an elite special operations unit of the Indian Navy. It is specially organised, trained and equipped for the conduct of special operations in a maritime environment. The force has gradually acquired experience and a reputation for professionalism over the two decades it has been in existence. Now
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helicopter, which has been exported to several countries, including Israel, Burma, Nepal and Ecuador. A weaponised version of Dhruv is called the HAL Rudra, which is armed with high-velocity M621 20 mm cannon, long-range 70 mm rockets (8 km), air-to-air missiles (Mistral-II), and MAWS
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with the Brasil and South African navies. In 2007, Indian Navy conducted naval exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force and the U.S. Navy in the Pacific and also signed an agreement with Japan in October 2008 for joint naval patrolling in the Asia-Pacific region. India has also held naval
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The current combat doctrine of the Indian Army is based on effectively utilising holding formations and strike formations. In the case of an attack, the holding formations would contain the enemy, and strike formations would counter-attack to neutralise enemy forces. In the case of an Indian attack,
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Pilotless Target Aircraft (PTA). The Lakshya PTA has been ordered by all three services for their gunnery target training requirements. Efforts are ongoing to develop the PTA further, with an improved all-digital flight control system, and a better turbojet engine. The DRDO is also going ahead with
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relay capacity. Its Ku-band capacity is expected to provide high-density data transmission facility both for voice and video. This satellite has been provided with additional power to communicate with smaller and mobile (not necessarily land-based) terminals. This dedicated satellite is expected to
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India is re-organising its mechanised forces to achieve strategic mobility and high-volume firepower for rapid thrusts into enemy territory. At present, the Indian army has severe deficiencies in its artillery (particularly self-propelled guns) and ammunition stocks, not to mention the inability of
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provide logistical support for the Indian Army in remote and inaccessible areas, especially the Siachen Glacier. To equip Army Aviation Corps, procurement process for 197 light utility helicopters (LUH) is ongoing, of which 64 will be inducted in the Army Aviation to replace the Cheetak and Cheetah
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is another vital part of the Indian Army formed on 1 November 1986. The army aviation pilots are drawn from other combat arms, including artillery officers, to form a composite third dimensional force for an integrated battle. IAF operates and flies attack Helicopters like the Mil Mi-25/Mi-35 which
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Indian Army: 15 infantry regiments, 12 armoured corps units, 18.5 artillery regiments and 61 engineer units. Of the Nepalese Gorkha regiments formerly attached to the British Indian Army, the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th (Royal), 8th and 9th Gorkha Rifles remained in Indian service, with the first and second
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excelled in foreign trade and maritime activity, extending their influence overseas to China and Southeast Asia. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Maratha and Kerala fleets were expanded, and became the most powerful Naval Forces in the subcontinent, defeating European navies at various times
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The Indian Coast Guard is often confused incorrectly as being a part of the military forces due to the organisation being under the Ministry of Defence. The Supreme Court in its judgement has held that unless it is a service in the three principal wings of the Armed Forces, a force included in the
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The Special Protection Group (SPG) was formed in 1988 by an act of the Parliament of India to "provide proximate security to the Prime Minister of India and former Prime Minister of India and members of their immediate families (wife, husband, children and parents)". For former Prime Ministers and
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surface-to-air missile (SAM) squadrons in the northeast to deter Chinese jets, helicopters and drones against any misadventure in the region. The IAF has started taking delivery of the six Akash missile squadrons, which can "neutralise" multiple targets at a 25 kilometres (16 mi) interception
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India has defence pacts with the US focusing on areas including security, joint training, joint development and manufacture of defence equipment and technology. In 1951, India and Burma signed a Treaty of Friendship in New Delhi. Article II of the treaty stipulates that "There shall be everlasting
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that any aggression against Bhutan would be seen as aggression against India. India started the process to bring the island country Maldives into India's security grid. India is also one of three countries with whom Japan has a security pact, the others being Australia and the United States. India
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The Indian Navy regularly conducts adventure expeditions. The sailing ship and training vessel INS Tarangini began circumnavigating the world on 23 January 2003, intending to foster good relations with other nations; she returned to India in May of the following year after visiting 36 ports in 18
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in April 2012 and a second test in September 2013. With its 7,000 kilometres (4,300 mi) range, it can carry a nuclear warhead to the east to include all of China, and to the west deep into Europe. Agni-VI, with a perceived range of 10,000–12,000 kilometres (6,200–7,500 mi) is also under
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of the US Marine Corp and the Patrols platoon of the British Army. A Ghatak Platoon is usually 20-men strong, consisting of a commanding captain, 2 non-commissioned officers and some special teams like marksman and spotter pairs, light machine gunners, a medic, and a radio operator. The remaining
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Under the Field Artillery Rationalisation Plan, the army plans to procure 3000 to 4000 pieces of artillery at a cost of US$ 3 billion. This includes purchasing 1580 towed, 814 mounted, 180 self-propelled wheeled, 100 self-propelled tracked and 145 ultra-light 155 mm/52 calibre artillery
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and started joining the navy towards the end of 2017; four were in service by the end of 2021. Designed for coastal defence against under-water threats, the 1,750-tonne submarine-submarine-killer (SSK) Scorpène is 67 metres (219 ft 10 in) in length and can dive to a depth of 300 metres
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In November 2013, the Indian Army moved a step closer to the battlefield of the future, where command networks know the precise location of every soldier and weapon, with whom generals can exchange reports, photos, data and verbal and written communications. Army headquarters called in 14 Indian
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personnel to upgrade Ayni airbase by extending its runway, constructing an air-traffic control tower and perimeter fencing around the base. India provided medium-lift choppers to Tajikistan and a dedicated hospital there as part of efforts to build on the strategic ties between the two countries
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Defending against an attack by a cruise missile on the other hand is similar to tackling low-flying manned aircraft and hence most methods of aircraft defence can be used for a cruise missile defence system. To ward off the threats of nuclear-tipped cruise missile attack India has a new missile
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The period immediately following Indian independence was a traumatic time for India and her armed services. Along with the newly independent India, the Indian Armed Forces were forcibly divided between India and Pakistan, with ships, divisions and aircraft allocated to the respective Dominions.
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clarified that unless it is a service in the three principal wing of the Armed Forces, a force included in the expression "Armed forces of the Union" does not constitute part of the military service/military. To differentiate from Armed Forces, Some of other forces were commonly referred to as
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In October 2013, IAF launched its own stand-alone ₹3 Billion (US$ 34 Million) cellular network, through which secure video calling and other information exchange facilities will be provided. The IAF also plans to issue around one hundred thousand mobile handsets to its personnel of the rank of
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DIA has control of MoD's prized technical intelligence assets – the Directorate of Signals Intelligence and the Defence Image Processing and Analysis Centre (DIPAC). While the Signals Directorate is responsible for acquiring and decrypting enemy communications, the DIPAC controls India's
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for intelligence analysis, mission planning and control, post-mission feedback and related activities like maintenance, logistics and administration. A comprehensive design with multi-layer security precautions for "Defence in Depth" have been planned by incorporating encryption technologies,
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visits Japan from 31 August – 3 September 2014. The 47-tonne US-2 aircraft does not require a long airstrip to take off or to land. It is capable of taking off from land and water (300 metres (330 yd)-stretch). It can carry loads of up to 18 tonnes and can be engaged in search and rescue
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planes of the Vietnam People's Air Force and supplied them with enhanced avionics and radar systems. Indian Air Force pilots have also been training their Vietnamese counterparts. In a first, India has offered a $ 100-million credit line to Vietnam to purchase military equipment. A bilateral
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By the end of 1947, there were a total of 13 Indian major-generals and 30 Indian brigadiers, with all three army commands being led by Indian officers by October 1948, at which time only 260 British officers remained in the new Indian Army as advisers or in posts requiring certain technical
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is the Special Forces unit of the Indian Air Force. It was formed in September 2004 and has a strength of approximately 2000 personnel. The unit derives its name from Garuda, a divine bird-like creature of Hindu Mythology. Garud is tasked with the protection of critical Air Force bases and
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In January 1992, the Union government sanctioned the induction of women into non-combatant branches of the Army while holding short-service commissions. On 28 November 1992, the Indian Navy became the first armed force to commission women on short-service commissions in non-medical streams
3851:(ICV) fleet to enhance their ability to address operational requirements. Upgrades include integration of the latest generation fire control system, twin missile launchers and commander's thermal imaging panoramic sights, anti- tank guided missiles, as well as automatic grenade launchers. 5539:
it is one of the finest Special Forces units in the world and among the few units qualified to jump in the water with a full combat load. The MARCOS are capable of undertaking operations in all types of terrain, but are specialised in maritime operations in Jammu and Kashmir through the
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is a branch of Indian Navy which is tasked to provide an aircraft carrier based strike capability, fleet air defence, maritime reconnaissance, and anti-submarine warfare. Flag Officer Naval Aviation (FONA) at Goa directs the field operations of the air arm. Naval Air Arm operates eight
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At the rally, prospective soldiers are evaluated for height, weight, vision and hearing, and physical fitness. Fitness tests include a 1.6 km Run, Pull Ups, jumping a 9 Feet ditch, and doing a zig zag balance test. After recruitment rally, accepted candidates go to Basic Training.
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satellite-based image acquisition capabilities. The DIA also controls the Defence Information Warfare Agency (DIWA) which handles all elements of the information warfare repertoire, including psychological operations, cyber-war, electronic intercepts and the monitoring of sound waves.
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gun capable of shooting down helicopters with a 360-degree coverage, Automatic Target Tracking (ATT) lending a greater accuracy when it comes to moving targets and superior Laser Warning and Control systems. The Indian Army will upgrade its entire Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty-2
6958:(MARCOS) boarded MV Jag Arnav and overpowered attacking pirates – seven heavily armed Somalis and one Yemeni national. In the seven-year time frame India deployed 52 warships to combat piracy, which resulted in the area up to 65 degrees east being cleared of pirates. 4874:
sergeant and above to connect and provide secure 'end-point' connectivity to airborne forces deployed across the country. The captive network has been named 'Air Force Cellular'. While Phase I of the project will ensure mobile connectivity to all air combat units in the
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trainer from Gwalior took images of the celestial spectacle from 40,000 feet (12,000 m). With weather being clear at such altitudes and coordinates planned by the IAF pilots, both the AN-32 and Mirage-2000 pilots were able to accomplish the mission successfully.
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air defence missile. The naval version of this missile has the capability to intercept incoming enemy cruise missiles and combat jets targeting its warships at sea. It would also be inducted into the Indian Air Force, followed by the Army. Recently developed, India's
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of the former princely states were integrated with the regular Indian Army, though only a percentage of the former princely states forces were found capable enough to be retained in active service. While India had become a republic, British officers seconded from the
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missile defence system also has the capability to "neutralise aerial targets like fighter jets, cruise missiles and air-to-surface missiles". Both the Barak-8 and the Akash missile defence systems can engage multiple targets simultaneously during saturation attacks.
2668:, and to the flag ranks), as short-service commissions are relinquished after 14 years of service. In November 2011, women Air Force officers further became eligible for permanent commissions in the Technical, Administration, Logistics and Meteorology Branches. 11070: 5495:. The main aim of having a Parachute Regiment is for quick deployment of soldiers behind the enemy lines to attack the enemy from behind and destroy their first line of defence. Para (SF) conducted a series of joint exercises with US army special forces called 5223:
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is deployed for guard duties on the border with China from Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to Diphu La in Arunachal Pradesh covering a total distance of 2,488 kilometres (1,546 mi). It has 90,000 personnel in 60 battalions.
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said "I welcome the decision of the governments of India and the Russian Federation to cooperate with the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia to fight piracy and armed robbery against ships." India also expressed the desire to deploy up to four more
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capable of being armed with nuclear tipped bombs and missiles. Since India does not have a nuclear first use policy against an adversary, it becomes important to protect from a first strike. This protection is being developed in the form of the two layered
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The BrahMos is a Mach 3 Supersonic Cruise Missile developed in collaboration with Russia. Its land attack and anti-ship variants are in service with the Indian Army and Indian Navy. Sub-Launched and Air Launched variants are under development or testing.
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in August 2013 in its bid to join a select group of nations – the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia and France – capable of building such warships. It will undergo extensive tests in the next few years before it is commissioned into the navy. INS
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As of December 2021, the percentages of women serving across all ranks in the Army, Navy and Air Force are 0.59%, 6.0% and 1.08%, respectively. Women may serve at any rank in the Army and Air Force but may only serve in the Navy as commissioned officers.
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Though the gradual "Indianisation" of the officer corps began after WWI, at the outbreak of war in 1939, there were no Indian flag, general or air officers in the armed services. The highest-ranking Indian officers were those serving in the non-combatant
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Other uniform services are referred to by their names only such as: the Railway Protection Force, the NSG, the SPG, the ICG, the Assam Rifles etc., but not under any collective nomenclature. However, conventionally some forces are referred to as the
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Historically, the IAF has generally relied on Soviet, British, Israeli and French military craft and technology to support its growth. IAF's primary air superiority fighter with the additional capability to conduct air-ground (strike) missions is
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agreement for the use of facilities in India by the Singapore Air Force and Army was signed in October 2007 and August 2008 respectively and has been extended up to 2017. Singapore is the only country to which India is offering such facilities.
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frigates will be replaced systematically one by one as the new classes of frigates are brought into service over the next decade. Smaller littoral zone combatants in service are in the form of corvettes, of which, the Indian Navy operates the
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Upon India becoming a sovereign republic on 26 January 1950, some of the last vestiges of British rule – such as rank badges, imperial crowns, British ensigns and "Royal" monikers – were dropped and replaced with the Indian tricolour and the
4243:(980 ft). According to French naval officials, the submarine can stay at sea for 45 days with a crew of 31. The standard version has six torpedo tubes and anti-shipping missile launchers. Another ambitious project in this regard is the 3491: 2066:
During 2010, the Indian Armed Forces had a reported strength of 1.4 million active personnel and 2.1 million reserve personnel. In addition, there were approximately 1.3 million paramilitary personnel, making it one of the
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is a project of India's DRDO to develop an AEW&C system for the Indian Air Force. The DRDO AEWACS programme aims to deliver three radar-equipped surveillance aircraft to the Indian Air Force. The aircraft platform selected was the
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was appointed the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian army. In February 1949, the Indian government repealed colonial-era legislation which mandated limits on the recruitment of certain ethnic groups into the armed forces.
2656:(JAG) and Education Corps in all three services, along with the Naval Constructor branch of the Navy and in the Accounts branch of the Air Force. This made them eligible to be promoted by selection in those streams (to the ranks of 1593:, re-designated the office of Commander-in-Chief as the Chief of Staff of each branch. Not until 1958 would the last British chief of staff that of the Indian Navy, be succeeded by an Indian. On 22 April of that year, Vice Admiral 2027:
forces – a total allocation for defence and security of about $ 60 billion for the financial year 2015–16. In 2016–17, the contribution to the Home Ministry has been increased from $ 10 billion to $ 11.5 billion.
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The Royal Indian Navy (RIN): Four sloops, two frigates, 12 minesweepers, one corvette, one survey vessel, four armed trawlers, four motor minesweepers, four harbour defence launches and all landing craft of the pre-Independence
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The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is a specialised force constituted "for the purpose of specialist response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster". It is manned by persons on deputation from the various
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operations. With a range of over 4,500 kilometres (2,800 mi) it can patrol areas 1,800 kilometres (1,100 mi) away and react to an emergency by landing 30 armed troops even in waves as high as 10 feet (3.0 m).
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in August 2013, giving a major push to the country's maritime security. The Indian Navy is the user of the multi-band, home-built communication spacecraft, which is operational. GSAT-7 was designed and developed by the
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having never been imposed in India. It is one of the largest standing armies (and the largest standing volunteer army) in the world, with 1,237,000 active troops and 800,000 reserve troops. The force is headed by the
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India often conducts naval exercises with other friendly countries designed to increase naval interoperability and also to strengthen cooperative security relationships. Some exercises take place annually like: the
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are owned and administered by the Indian Air Force, but under the operational control of the Army and play a major role to support the armoured columns and infantry. Apart from the attack role, helicopters like the
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Director-General, and Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister, Dr VK Saraswat stated that India had "all the building blocks necessary" to integrate an anti-satellite weapon to neutralise hostile satellites in
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is the primary multirole fighter in service and the IAF operates 49 Mirage 2000Hs which are being upgraded to the Mirage 2000-5 MK2 standard. As part of the upgrade, the aircraft will also be equipped with MBDA's
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system. The DRDO has been responsible for the navigational systems on the BrahMos, aspects of its propulsion, airframe and seeker, fire control systems, mobile command posts and the Transporter Erector Launcher.
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is a dedicated air superiority fighter, and constitutes a second line of defence after the Sukhoi Su-30MKI. At present, 66 MiG-29s are in service, all of which are being upgraded to the MiG-29UPG standard. The
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became the first Indian Chief of Naval Staff. The Chiefs of Staff of the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy were upgraded to four-star rank on par with the Chief of Army Staff in 1966 and 1968, respectively.
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fleet. Arjun MK-II trials had already begun in August 2013. The improved features of the MK-II version of Arjun are night vision capabilities with a thermal imaging system for detecting all kinds of missiles,
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PAD was tested in November 2006, followed by AAD in December 2007. With the test of the PAD missile, India became the fourth country to have successfully developed an anti-ballistic missile system, after the
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The primary role of the Border Security Force (BSF) is to guard the land borders of the country, except the mountains. The sanctioned strength is 265,277 personnel in 193 battalions, and is headed by an
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India has raised a new mountain strike corps to strengthen its defence along its disputed border with China in the high reaches of the Himalayas. However, the entire XVII Corps, with its headquarters at
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controls its land-based nuclear warheads, while the navy controls the ship and submarine based missiles and the air force the air-based warheads. India's nuclear warheads are deployed in five areas:
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The objective of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is to guard the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan Borders. As of 2019, it has 94,261 active personnel in 73 battalions and a strength of 98,965 is sanctioned.
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Subsequent integration with other services networks and civil radars will provide an integrated Air Situation Picture to operators to carry out Air Defence role. AFNet will prove to be an effective
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its plans to develop a new class of UAV, referred to by the HALE (High Altitude Long Endurance) and MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) designations. The MALE UAV has been tentatively named the
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operations including those in: Cyprus, Lebanon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Cambodia, Vietnam, Namibia, El Salvador, Liberia, Mozambique and Somalia. The army also provided a
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held that the military service is only confined to three principal wings of the armed forces i.e. Army, Navy and Air Force. Further the Honourable Supreme Court of India in a case reported in
3433:(CME), in Pune. After being commissioned, officers are posted and deputed, and are at the helm of affairs not only inside India but also abroad. Officers are appointed and removed only by the 2019:
Between April 2015 and March 2016, India allocated $ 40 billion to Defence Services, $ 10 billion to Defence (Civil Estimates) and another $ 10 billion to the Home Ministry for
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whose main goal was to conduct covert operations behind Chinese lines in case of another war between the People's Republic of China and India. Later, its composition and roles were expanded.
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range in all weather conditions, earmarked for the eastern theatre. The IAF has already deployed the first two Akash squadrons at the Mirage-2000 base in Gwalior and the Sukhoi base in Pune.
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for training of their officers is under construction. Often ICG loses its credit for being incorrectly recognised as part of Indian military Forces and not as a unique independent force.
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The Assam Frontier Police (1883), the Assam Military Police (1891) and Eastern Bengal and Assam Military Police (1913), before finally becoming the Assam Rifles in 1917. See Sharma 2008.
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on skis in 2006. With this historic expedition, they set the record for being the world's first military team to have successfully completed a ski traverse to the geographic south pole.
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Contemporary criticism of the Indian military have drawn attention to several issues, such as lack of political reform, obsolete equipment, lack of adequate ammunition, and inadequate
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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) protects India's maritime interests and enforces maritime law, with jurisdiction over the territorial waters of India, including its contiguous zone and
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The beginning of the 21st century saw a reorientation for India on the global stage from a regional role in the subcontinent to a major role in the Indian Ocean stretching from the
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is claimed to have hindered the effectiveness of the Indian military. Critics believe these issues hobble the progress and modernisation of the military. However, analysis by the
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Sea lanes between India and neighbouring lands were used for trade for many centuries, and are responsible for the widespread influence of Indian Culture on other societies. The
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installations; search and rescue during peace and hostilities and disaster relief during calamities. Garuds are deployed in the Congo as part of the UN peace keeping operations.
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operations. India contributes 6000 of its personnel to the UN peacekeeping efforts making it the second largest contributor. The Indian Army has seen military action during the
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The Coast Guard works in close co-operation with the Indian Navy, the Department of Fisheries, the Department of Revenue (Customs) and the Central and State police forces.
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won the competition due to its lower life-cycle cost. However the tender was cancelled in July 2015. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is also in the final stages of acquiring 22
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error in the text of the speech". India's current PM Modi has, in the run up to the recent general elections, reiterated commitment to no first use policy. In April 2013
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D. N. Mukherji became the first Indian to receive a commission in the Royal Indian Marine. In 1932, the Indian Air Force was established as an auxiliary air force within
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India is also set to become the first country to buy a military aircraft from Japan since World War II. India is expected to sign a deal for the purchase of six Utility
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and only a single Indian senior engineer officer, while the Indian Air Force had no Indian senior officers in 1939, with the highest-ranking Indian air force officer a
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to patrol the area. Somalia also added India to its list of states, including the US and France, who are permitted to enter its territorial waters, extending up to 12
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during which it gained control over all of the 70-kilometre (41-mile)-long Siachen Glacier, and all of its tributary glaciers, as well as the three main passes of the
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some of its modern tanks to operate in the heat and dust of the desert regions around the international border. India proposes to progressively induct as many as 248
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defence programme which will be focused solely on intercepting cruise missiles. The technological breakthrough has been created with an AAD missile. DRDO Chief, Dr.
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were founded to broaden the recruitment base of the Defence Forces. The three branches of the Indian Armed Forces jointly operate several institutions such as: the
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written around 1500 BC, credits Varuna with knowledge of the ocean routes and describes naval expeditions. There is reference to the side wings of a vessel called
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planes of the IAF is used by special forces for combined Army-Air Force operations. There are six C-130Js in service and six more are planned to be procured. The
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aircraft, which entered service in 1988. Upgrading of the aircraft is taking place, which helps to extend the service life of the aircraft by sixteen years. The
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There are a number of uniformed forces in India apart from the Indian Armed Forces. All such forces are established under the acts of Parliament. They are: the
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Missile for lower altitude interception. The two-tiered shield should be able to intercept any incoming missile launched 5,000 kilometres (3,100 mi) away.
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planes. They are being upgraded to use Sea Dragon suite. Used principally for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and search and rescue roles, the helicopter fleet of
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fleet tankers help improve the navy's endurance at sea. These tankers will be the mainstay of the replenishment fleet until the first half of the 21st century.
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by 2018. The plan in the near future is to have two aircraft carriers at sea at all times, with a third docked up in maintenance. Other programmes include the
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The demands of war and increasing recognition that the era of British dominance in the subcontinent was ending increased the pace of "Indianisation." In 1940,
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On Tuesday India floated its biggest ever global defence tender for purchase of 126 multi-role combat aircraft in a deal potentially valued at $ 11 billion.
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was used for navigation in the fourth and fifth century AD. The earliest known reference to an organisation devoted to ships in ancient India is in the
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India unveils an all new anti-ballistic missile expected to be the fore-runner of a sophisticated air defence system to thwart, among other threats, a
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system has been offered to the Indian Armed Forces. This system is further designed to distinguish between decoys and the actual warhead of a missile.
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are still incorrectly referred to as "Paramilitary Forces" in the media and in some correspondences. These forces are headed by officers from the
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with Russia, Israel, France and the United States being the top foreign suppliers of military equipment. The Government of India, as part of the
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defence system. The missile system can target aircraft up to 30 kilometres (19 mi) away, at altitudes up to 18,000 metres (20,000 yd)
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was added in 1945 in recognition of its services during World War II. After India achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947, the
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in 2006. The Indian Naval ensign first flew in Antarctica in 1981. The Indian Navy succeeded in Mission Dakshin Dhruv by traversing to the
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though provisions were made for the continued secondment of British officers for as long as was deemed necessary. In 1946, sailors of the
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transport aircraft carrying scientific equipment, cameras and scientists took off from Agra and landed back after a three-hour flight, a
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indicates that India is projected to have the fourth most capable concentration of power by 2015. According to a report published by the
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with a range more than 750 kilometres (470 mi). It provides the potential to strike an adversary in the short-intermediate range.
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Working conditions in Border Guarding Forces (Assam Rifles, Sashastra Seema Bal, Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Border Security Force)
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One of the largest industrial security forces in the world, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) provides security to various
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ballistic missile submarines by 2016, the first of the Scorpène-class submarines by 2016 and the indigenously built aircraft carrier
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submarines at Mazagon Dockyards Limited (MDL), in Mumbai under technology transfer from French firm DCNS. The new submarines feature
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The SFF became morle famous within the administration as the "Establishment 22" because its first Inspector General (IG) Major Gen.
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In recent times, India has also manufactured its own aircraft such as the HAL Tejas, a 4th generation fighter, and the HAL Dhruv, a
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cruise missile. In a significant step towards India's pursuit for self-reliance in indigenous warship building, four anti-submarine
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To protect IAF assets on the ground, there has been a search for short-range surface-to-air missile. India has begun deploying six
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their dependents, a regular review is held to decide whether the threat to their life is high enough to warrant SPG protection.
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Singh, Nirvikar (2018), "Holding India Together: The Role of Institutions of Federalism", in Mishra, Ajit; Ray, Tridip (eds.),
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serves as the formal Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, while actual control lies with the executive headed by the
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India has one of the longest military histories, dating back several millennia. The first reference to armies is found in the
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The HELINA is a variant of the NAG Missile to be launched from a helicopter. It will be structurally different from the Nag.
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massive and designed to induce unacceptable damage on the enemy. India is one of only four nations in the world to possess a
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rockets in 44 seconds, neutralising a target area of 3.9 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi). The system is mounted on a
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IV helicopters, heavy lift helicopters, Advanced Light Helicopter and Light Combat Helicopters. Among trainer aircraft, the
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with the intention of countering growing Chinese maritime power in the Indian Ocean and reaching the status of a recognised
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Intrusion Prevention Systems to ensure the resistance of the IT system against information manipulation and eavesdropping.
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family of medium-range missiles. To give the IAF fighters an edge in anti-ship and land attack roles, a smaller version of
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against the backdrop of US-led troops pulling out from Afghanistan in 2014. India is also helping with the development of
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became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Air Force. Effective from 1 April 1955, a parliamentary act, the
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During this period, the armed forces of India were involved in a number of significant military operations, notably the
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On 6 May 2012, it was announced that Phase-I is complete and can be deployed on short notice to protect Indian cities.
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The Nirbhay is a Long Range Sub-Sonic Cruise Missile. This Missile has a range of over 1,000 kilometres (620 mi).
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The Indian Armed Forces have set up numerous military academies across India for training personnel. Military schools,
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Central Paramilitary Forces which caused confusion and give the impression of them being part of the military forces.
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stated in an interview: "Our studies have indicated that this AAD will be able to handle a cruise missile intercept."
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is responsible for providing the entire pool of medical staff to the Armed Forces by giving them in-service training.
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waters, and joint exercises with other countries, such as: Brasil, South Africa, the United States and Japan, France (
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tanks, India ultimately abandoned the mission in consultation with the Sri Lankan government. In what was labelled as
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from Israel) which can be used to carry out ground and aerial surveillance. India is also testing its own long-range
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) made progress towards becoming a truly network-centric air force with the integration of
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Chari, P. R. "Indo-Soviet Military Cooperation: A Review." Asian Survey, vol. 19, no. 3, 1979, pp. 230–44. JSTOR,
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The Indian Air Force provides regular relief operation for food and medical facilities around the world using its
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Introduced in light of the ballistic missile threat from Pakistan, it is a double-tiered system consisting of two
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and has issued a global tender for nine medium-range maritime reconnaissance (MRMR) aircraft for coastal defence.
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of the Indian Armed Forces but the executive authority and responsibility for national security is vested in the
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In 2010, the defence ministry drafted a 15-year "Technology Perspective and Roadmap", which held development of
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transport aircraft. The aircraft is expected to conduct its first flight by 2017, and to enter service by 2018.
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are Indian military units with specialised training in the field of special operations such as" Direct action,
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missile is being developed to be integrated in Sukhoi Su-30MKI and is expected to be delivered to IAF by 2015.
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The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian armed forces. Its primary responsibility is to secure Indian
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as a multi-role utility platform. In the long-range maritime reconnaissance (LRMR) role, the navy uses Boeing
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are the largest and most important part of the Special Forces of India. They are a part of the highly trained
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was successfully launched by European space consortium Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou spaceport in
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Singh, S. Nihal. "Why India Goes to Moscow for Arms." Asian Survey, vol. 24, no. 7, 1984, pp. 707–20. JSTOR,
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is the Indian Navy's first indigenous aircraft carrier, shown here during its maiden sea trials, August 2021.
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is responsible for the indigenous production of equipment used by the Indian Armed Forces. It comprises 16
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Marasinghe, M. L. (9 July 1988). "Ethnic Politics and Constitutional Reform: The Indo-Sri Lankan Accord".
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highlighted the requirement of an attack helicopter specially made for such high-altitude operations. The
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and Mk 54 All-Up-Round Lightweight Torpedoes. Indian warships' primary air-defence shield is provided by
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of the Indian armed forces. With more than 142,000 personnel in total, including 7,000 personnel of the
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Tian, Nan; Fleurant, Aude; Kuimova, Alexandra; Wezeman, Pieter D.; Wezeman, Siemon T. (27 April 2020).
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and evacuated more than 4640 Indian citizens (along with 960 foreign nationals from 41 countries) from
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in Tajikistan, although the Tajik government has denied this. However, India had deployed its Army and
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for only five of its Primary Police organisations. These were formerly called as Paramilitary Forces.
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The army has combat experience in diverse terrains and also has a distinguished history of serving in
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Dam, Shubhankar (2016), "Executive", in Choudhry, Sujit; Khosla, Madhav; Mehta, Pratap Bhanu (eds.),
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The Astra is a "Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile" (BVRAAM) developed for the Indian Air Force.
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continued to hold senior positions in the Indian Armed Forces into the early 1960s. On 1 April 1954,
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during a conflict. It was officially established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of the
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charged with the responsibilities of countering insurgency and ensuring external security of India.
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To remove such confusion, in 2011 the Ministry of Home Affairs adopted the uniform nomenclature of
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The BrahMos II is a Mach 7 Hypersonic Cruise Missile being developed in collaboration with Russia.
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The Indian Armed Forces have been engaged in a number of major military operations, including: the
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visited Bhutan and reiterated India's support for Bhutan's independence and later declared in the
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due to over-reliance on foreign imports. In addition, the lack of a 'strategic culture' among the
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Defence News: Indian Defence News, IDRW, Indian Armed Forces, Indian Army, Indian Navy, Air Force
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The Prahaar is a solid-fuelled surface-to-surface guided short-range tactical ballistic missile.
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The Indian armed forces are split into different groups based on their region of operation. The
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On 17 November 2010, in an interview Rafael's vice-president Mr. Lova Drori confirmed that the
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ballistic ship-launched missile, and a number of land-attack cruise/Anti-ship missiles such as
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Following WWI, the Indian Armed Forces underwent significant transformation. In 1928, Engineer
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in the world. The Global Firepower Index report lists it as the fourth most-powerful military.
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is the largest of the CAPFs with 325,000 personnel in 246
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The major deployments of the Indian army constitute the border regions of India, particularly
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is divided administratively into seven tactical commands, each under the control of different
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The Ballistic Missile Defence Program is an initiative to develop and deploy a multi-layered
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Ships from the Indian navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and United States Navy during
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Pakistan's security under Zia, 1977–1988: the policy imperatives of a peripheral Asian state
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peacekeeping operations in consonance with India's commitment to the United Nations Charter.
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initiative, seeks to indigenise manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports for defence.
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soldiers act as assault troopers. Most undergo training at the Commando Training Course in
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is a long-range anti-air and anti-missile naval defence system being developed jointly by
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for the Indian armed forces. It was created in March 2002 and is administered within the
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Officer recruitment is through many military-related academies. Besides the tri-service
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Picture showing equivalent ranks and insignia of Indian Armed Forces. (click to enlarge)
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The code of conduct of the Indian military is detailed in a semi-official book called
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battalions of the 2nd, 6th, 7th and 10th Gorkha Rifles placed in British Army service.
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was first established by the British while much of India was under the control of the
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India-Brasil-South Africa ‘Tango’ at Sea | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
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Majeed, Akhtar (2005), "Republic of India", in Kincaid, John; Tarr, G. Alan (eds.),
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India sought to augment its naval force in the Gulf of Aden by deploying the larger
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programme (as a joint venture with Russian NPO), which aims at creating a range of
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The DRDO's avionics programme has been a success story with its mission computers,
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operates from the INS Viraat. The BAE Sea Harrier FRS Mk.51 / T Mk.60 fly with the
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Traditionally, the bulk of intelligence work in India has been carried out by the
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The Indian Army has also embarked on an infantry modernisation programme known as
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policy and is in the process of developing a nuclear doctrine based on "credible
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Humber armoured cars of 10th Indian Division move forward in Italy, 22 July 1944.
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anti-ship missile system. Among indigenous missiles, a ship-launched version of
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among others. India honours its armed forces and military personnel annually on
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have seen significant orders. Another significant project of DRDO has been the
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dates back 5,000 years. The first tidal dock is believed to have been built at
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to ensure detection of cruise missiles in order to stay on top of the threat.
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Dangerous Deterrent: Nuclear Weapons Proliferation and Conflict in South Asia
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Markets, Governance, and Institutions: In the Process of Economic Development
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also provided advice to Indian military officers on the creation of the DIA.
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As an airborne early warning system, the IAF operates the Israeli EL/W-2090
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At the end of hostilities in 1945, the Indian Army's officer corps included
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India is also in an ambitious collaboration programme with Russia to build
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Following partition, on 15 August 1947, the Indian Armed Forces comprised:
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The Rise of the Indian Navy: Internal Vulnerabilities, External Challenges
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along with 22 other nations and has since taken part in RIMPAC each year.
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The highest wartime gallantry award given by the Military of India is the
2047:, India is the developing world's leading arms purchaser. It is investing 1753:, the Indian Air Force flew about 70,000 sorties to and within Sri Lanka. 16557: 16509: 16244: 16231: 12971: 12515: 12369: 12312: 10919:"Indian Military Modernization and Conventional Deterrence in South Asia" 10337: 9940: 8544: 7690: 6946: 6843: 6793: 6754: 6749: 6683: 6659: 6295: 5625: 5620:
since 1974. Its most recent nuclear test took place on 11 May 1998, when
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has been leased from Russia. India is completing the construction of six
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directly involved participation of all three arms of Indian Armed Forces.
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and Stinger missiles in a $ 1.2 billion contract and 15 heavy-lift
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and to develop and induct the Arjun MK-II variant, 1,657 Russian-origin
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systems which are in use as an anti-tactical ballistic missile screen.
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developed in India. It is one of five missile systems developed by the
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The Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) is an unmanned
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became one of the first Indian officers to be promoted to substantive
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Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs (12 December 2018).
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Second phase of Anti-ballistic Missile defence test with AD-1 missile
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guns. After three years of searching and negotiations, India ordered
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respectively. The highest decoration for meritorious service is the
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To support the civil community in case of disasters (e.g. flooding).
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from the 4th century BC. Powerful militaries included those of the:
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MKIs. For strategic military transport operations the IAF uses the
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International Institute for Strategic Studies (24 December 2021).
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Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (23 November 2012).
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Constitutional Origins, Structure, and Change in Federal Countries
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DRDO also developed other critical military hardware, such as the
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devotes a full chapter on the state department of waterways under
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The following are the seven paramilitary police forces termed as
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The Indian navy operates two aircraft carriers- the first is the
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unit to facilitate the withdrawal of the sick and wounded in the
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Main Battle Tank, and is engaged in the development of a future
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Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (18 March 2011).
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An Indian Air Force helicopter rescues stranded people during
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police force that was formed under the British in 1835 called
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The Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF): Seven fighter squadrons of
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Leadership in the Indian Army: Biographies of Twelve Soldiers
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The Railway Protection Force (RPF) was established under the
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In the aerial refuelling (tanker) role, the IAF operates six
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Nawaz, Shuja (May 2008), "The First Kashmir War Revisited",
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Executive power, ordinarily, is exercised by Prime Minister.
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rank. During the war, several Indian Army officers, notably
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S main-battle tanks, apart from the ongoing upgrade of its
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Indian Armed Forces during Bharat Shakti military exercise
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systems for IAF and the Indian Army and high-performance
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India to take part in China's International Fleet Review
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Anti-Ship/Land Attack Cruise Missile (SS-N-27 Sizzler),
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are the only two officers who have attained this rank.
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an unconfirmed report of India building some assets at
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International Institute for Strategic Studies (2010).
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International Institute for Strategic Studies (2012).
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GreaterKashmir.com (Greater Service) (18 April 2011).
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Indian Navy ships in transit led by aircraft carriers
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Naval War College Review, Spring 2006, Vol. 59, No. 2
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Furthermore, India is acquiring airborne radars like
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Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) competition
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and nearly 700,000 served in Mesopotamia against the
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Indian Navy holds joint drills with top naval powers
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Peace keeping, anti-piracy, and exploration missions
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Electronic-warfare, Cyber-warfare, military hardware
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is divided into five operational and two functional
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participated, took place at the Ratnagiri fort. The
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multiple independently targetable re-entry warheads
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Pinaka saw service during the 3864:155 mm howitzers from USA in September 2013. 3816:'s tanks and infantry vehicles during an exercise. 1796:The headquarters of the Indian Armed Forces is in 15008: 14953:Gettleman, Jeffrey; Kumar, Hari (27 March 2019). 14870:"India developing unmanned combat aerial vehicle" 14844:"India to develop unmanned combat aerial vehicle" 13698:"India successfully test fires 'Shaurya' missile" 13595:International Electronic Countermeasures Handbook 13414:"India Aircraft Special Weapons Delivery Systems" 13064:"RPF may find getting 4,000 women recruits tough" 11459:"Nuclear-capable Dhanush successfully test-fired" 10960:"Arjun MK-II user trials kicked off in Rajasthan" 10234:. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015 10062: 10022: 10010: 8891:Modi and the Reinvention of Indian Foreign Policy 8379: 8377: 7068: 6410:India is reported to have procured a squadron of 4878:, its Phase II will cover the rest of the bases. 3646:. The Indian Army has participated in several UN 3600:of Ministers, only in exceptional circumstances. 3447:List of India's overseas military bases and posts 17690: 15047:"India largest contributor to UN peace missions" 14337:"Strategic Air Defences in a Nuclear South-Asia" 12751: 12132:"Israel sells heron UAVs to India and Australia" 11348:"After 5-year delay, Navy gets INS Vikramaditya" 11226:"Special force to get training at INS Shivaji –" 10896:Latest Asian, Middle-East, EurAsian, Indian News 8325:"Higher Ranks for Indian Officers of the R.I.N." 8265:"Officers For India: Beginning of Big Changes". 8240:. Government of India Press. 1942. p. 1933. 8156: 7803:Stockholm International Peace Research Institute 7509:Stockholm International Peace Research Institute 7420:Stockholm International Peace Research Institute 7311:"Manpower Reaching Military Age Annually (2020)" 7233:Indian Army United Nations peacekeeping missions 6905:India has been the largest troop contributor to 6901:Indian Army United Nations peacekeeping missions 6646: 6078: 4807:serves as medium transport aircraft in the IAF. 1764:. India's sphere of influence has surpassed the 1591:Commanders-In-Chiefs (Change in Designation) Act 1466: 16943:Indian intervention in the Sri Lankan Civil War 15645:. Archived from the original on 29 October 2010 13564:"akashsam.com is available at DomainMarket.com" 10382:"India bringing Maldives into its security net" 9753:"Recruitment Of Women Officers In Armed Forces" 9695:"The Indian Air Force - Historical Perspective" 8737: 8252:The Quarterly Army List: December 1946 (Part I) 8183:. HM Stationery Office. 1939. pp. 870–871. 8169:. HM Stationery Office. 1939. pp. 620–621. 7333: 7331: 7021: 6668:Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme 6626:Armament Research and Development Establishment 5325:period as a guerrilla force composed mainly of 5147: 4657:fighters and light combat aircraft such as the 4547:In recent years, the Indian Navy has undergone 3661: 3495:Contingent from the Indian Armed Forces at the 3440: 1221: 16379:Department of Defence Research and Development 16329:Director General Armed Forces Medical Services 15493: 15463: 15274:"Navy helicopter squadron helps fight pirates" 14952: 14486:"February trial for naval air defence missile" 14426:"India discovers methods to face missile wars" 14397:"India discovers methods to face missile wars" 14142:"India successfully tests missile interceptor" 13775:"Astra BVRAAM more complex than Agni missiles" 13742: 13712: 13632: 12950:"Welcome chushigangdruk.org – Hostmonster.com" 12682:. Ibnlive.in.com. 18 July 2009. Archived from 11958:"IAF's AFNET NCW Backbone Goes Live Next Week" 11489:"Navy to buy 56 utility helicopters for $ 1bn" 10513: 10435:"What's behind the new US-India Defense Pact?" 8893:, Bristol University Press, pp. 125–146, 8787:"Cold Peace between India and Pakistan - NEXT" 8374: 7881: 7879: 7848: 7846: 7844: 7640:The Oxford Handbook of the Indian Constitution 7498: 7496: 6854: 6693:air-to-air missile (BVR), for equipping IAF's 5749:The Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile. 5563: 5075: 4322:are in development. India has also fitted its 3505:1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship 17332: 17097:Defence Research and Development Organisation 16192: 16173:– official website (archived 16 October 2012) 16009:International Institute for Strategic Studies 15979:International Institute for Strategic Studies 15949:International Institute for Strategic Studies 15919:International Institute for Strategic Studies 14698:. National Informatics Centre. Archived from 14195: 13568:akashsam.com is available at DomainMarket.com 12917: 12640:strength of BSF as on 31.12.2022 is 2,65,277. 11619:"India to play sea war games with 22 nations" 9862: 9860: 9858: 9424: 9376:INDIA IN THE INDIAN OCEAN by Donald L. Berlin 9248:"Indian Expenditure Budget Vol. I, 2015–2016" 9067:"Redoctrinisation of the Indian Armed Forces" 8813:International & Comparative Law Quarterly 8254:. HM Stationery Office. 1946. pp. 132–A. 7348: 7346: 7207:Defence Research and Development Organisation 6785:Defence Research and Development Organisation 6639:, which has the responsibility of conducting 6564:Defence Research and Development Organisation 6446:Defence Research and Development Organisation 6189:Integrated Guided Missile Development Program 6185:Defence Research and Development Organisation 5729:Air-based warheads of the Indian Air Forces' 5321:unit. It was initially conceived in the post 5212: 4633:Recent induction of the attack submarine INS 4616:systems are being built for the Indian Navy. 4211:The Indian Navy operates a sizeable fleet of 3792:has obtained a firm order to deliver 114 HAL 2013:International Institute for Strategic Studies 1926:To assert the territorial integrity of India. 1218:were two notable naval chiefs of the period. 811: 16206: 14894: 14517:"LRSAM flight tested successfully in Israel" 14173:"India on way to joining exclusive BMD club" 14170: 11259:"Govt orders coastal security restructuring" 11217: 10638: 10432: 10316:"The Tribune, Chandigarh, India – Editorial" 9215:. (20 March 2009). Retrieved 6 January 2012. 9039: 9037: 8192: 8190: 7887:"Breaking News, World News & Multimedia" 7796:"Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2019" 7659: 7603: 7328: 6846:6.5). The HSTDV program is run by the DRDO. 6508:responsible for providing and co-ordinating 6338: 6305: 5317:The Special Frontier Force (SFF) is India's 4924:(IJT) would be acquired in the near future. 4306:(SS-N-25 SwitchBlade), P-20 (SS-N-2D Styx), 3575:The Indian Army is a voluntary service, the 3427:Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School 2595: 1643:on 16 Dec' 1971, in the presence of India's 1287:. Indian divisions were also sent to Egypt, 976:The Department of Defence Production of the 366:Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited 16130:India's Wars: A Military History, 1947–1971 16127: 15777:"For the paramilitary, all's in a new name" 15402: 14420: 14418: 13381: 13319: 13236:(Press release). 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(31 July 1989). 8637:Press Information Bureau of India – Archive 8609:Press Information Bureau of India – Archive 8580:Press Information Bureau of India – Archive 8523:Press Information Bureau of India – Archive 8479:Press Information Bureau of India – Archive 8450:Press Information Bureau of India – Archive 8421:Press Information Bureau of India – Archive 8392:Press Information Bureau of India – Archive 8361:Press Information Bureau of India – Archive 8332:Press Information Bureau of India - Archive 8303:Press Information Bureau of India – Archive 7906:"India's army seeks military space program" 7876: 7841: 7787: 7493: 6724: 6557: 6261: 5945:Intercontinental ballistic missile and MIRV 5927:Intercontinental ballistic missile and MIRV 5755:Land-based nuclear armed ballistic missiles 5665:India also had bomber aircraft such as the 5373: 5358: 4290:submarine launched ballistic missiles, the 4167:classes. Replenishment tankers such as the 3425:(HAWS), at Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, the 3307: 1421:as part of the Allied forces of occupation. 17339: 17325: 16956:Evacuation of Indian civilians from Kuwait 16199: 16185: 15433: 15040: 15038: 14897:"India to gear up for 'star wars' – India" 14515:Special Correspondent (12 November 2014). 14203:"Missile defence shield ready: DRDO chief" 12759:"ITBP to have 90,000-strong force by 2015" 12158:"National : Astra missile test-fired" 11406:"Indian Navy Requests New Patrol Aircraft" 11284: 10916: 10861:"Army chief reviews mountain strike corps" 9855: 8810: 8765:. Stanford University Press. p. 118. 8573:"No More Class Composition in Indian Army" 8226:. HM Stationery Office. 1940. p. 702. 7903: 7691:"ABOUT THE MINISTRY | Ministry of Defence" 7343: 7223:Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses 7039: 7014:and its allies in that country during the 6830:Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle 6824:Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle 6811: 6542:and recommended a comprehensive reform of 5959:Sea-based nuclear armed ballistic missiles 5259: 5132:The Assam Rifles trace their lineage to a 5024:Joint co-development and co-production of 4830: 4814:Airborne Early Warning and Control System 4441:India's first exclusive defence satellite 3744:(TAR) in the event of any Chinese attack. 1573:. On 1 April 1951, the remaining units of 1525:II aircraft and one transport squadron of 1033: 818: 804: 15002: 14618: 14389: 14273: 12703: 12701: 12542:"CRPF to raise 37 new battalions by 2018" 12223:"India to customise Russia's FGFA planes" 11990:. Press Trust of India. 25 October 2013. 11932:"DRDO AWACS first batch delivery by 2015" 11294:Journal of Military and Strategic Studies 10268:"India to provide choppers to Tajikistan" 9542: 9034: 8187: 7380: 7277: 6888:Indian Army doctors attend to a child in 6417: 5306: 3867:To lend greater firepower support to the 3588:. The highest rank in the Indian Army is 3111:Indo-Nepal Border and Indo-Bhutan Border 2983:Indo-Pak Border, Indo-Bangladesh, others 16500:Armed Forces Special Operations Division 15783:. The Telegraph Calcutta. Archived from 14415: 13542:"The Telegraph – Calcutta : Nation" 12920:"The Indian fine art of faking security" 12453: 12220: 11677:"India's 12 Steps to a World-Class Navy" 11223: 11103: 11063: 10909: 9121:. Indian Military Review. Archived from 8594: 7043: 6965: 6954:in the region. 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Cariappa 3603: 3602:Sam Manekshaw 3599: 3598:Union Cabinet 3595: 3591: 3590:Field Marshal 3587: 3583: 3578: 3570: 3569:Arjun Mark 1A 3552: 3542: 3539: 3534: 3530: 3525: 3522: 3517: 3513: 3510: 3506: 3498: 3493: 3489: 3487: 3483: 3478: 3474: 3473:Ayni Air Base 3469: 3462: 3458: 3453: 3448: 3438: 3436: 3432: 3428: 3424: 3420: 3416: 3412: 3408: 3404: 3400: 3396: 3392: 3388: 3384: 3380: 3375: 3373: 3369: 3365: 3361: 3357: 3353: 3349: 3345: 3340: 3336: 3329: 3325: 3320: 3315: 3301: 3299: 3297: 3294: 3292: 3289: 3287: 3286: 3282: 3280: 3277: 3274: 3272: 3270: 3266: 3262: 3261: 3258: 3256: 3253: 3251: 3249:Civil Defence 3247: 3243: 3242: 3238: 3235: 3233: 3230: 3228: 3224: 3220: 3219: 3216: 3213: 3211: 3208: 3206: 3203: 3201: 3197: 3193: 3192: 3189: 3187: 3183: 3180: 3178: 3175: 3173: 3169: 3165: 3164: 3160: 3158: 3155: 3153: 3150: 3148: 3144: 3140: 3139: 3135: 3133: 3130: 3128: 3125: 3123: 3119: 3115: 3114: 3110: 3108: 3105: 3103: 3100: 3098: 3094: 3090: 3089: 3085: 3083: 3080: 3078: 3075: 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