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Indian Armed Forces

Emblem of India
Military manpower
Total armed forces	2,414,700[1] (Ranked 2nd)
Active troops	1,414,000 (Ranked 3rd)
Total troops	3,773,300 (Ranked 7th)
Paramilitary forces	1,089,700[2]
Conscription age	16 years of age
Availability	males age 15-49: 287,551,111 (2005 est.)
Fit for military service	males age 18-49: 219,471,999 (2005 est.)
Reaching conscription age annually	males: 11,446,452 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures
USD figure	32.35(nominal),100 billion (ppp) billion US $ (2006 est.) [3]
Percent of GDP	0.5% (2004 est.) [4]
Components
Indian Army
Indian Air Force
Indian Navy
Indian Coast Guard
Paramilitary forces of India
Strategic Nuclear Command
Integrated Space Cell
History
Military history of India
British Indian Army
Indian National Army
Ranks
Air Force ranks and insignia of India
Army ranks and insignia of India
Naval ranks and insignia of India
Related Info
Aircraft of the Indian Air Force
List of Indian divisions in WWII
Regiments of the Indian Army

The Indian Armed Forces is the primary military organization responsible for the territorial security and defence of India. The President of India serves as the supreme commander of the armed forces, which are subordinate and responsible to the Government of India headed by the Prime Minister of India. The armed forces are administered by the Ministry of Defence and are composed of the Indian Army, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force. Auxiliary services include the Indian Coast Guard, the Paramilitary forces of India and the Strategic Forces Command. This article is about the post-independence Indian Army. ... The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. ... The Indian Air Force is the air-arm of the Armed Forces of India and has the prime responsibility of conducting aerial warfare and securing the Indian airspace. ... 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[edit] Organization and command structure

The headquarters of the Indian Armed Forces is in New Delhi, the capital city of India.The Indian armed force are split into different groups based on their region of operation. The Indian Army is administratively divided into 7 tactical commands, each under the control of different Lieutenant Generals. , This article is about the capital city of India. ...

[edit] Structure of the Indian Army

The Indian Army fields 34 divisions. Its headquarters is located in the Indian capital New Delhi and it is under the overall command of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), currently General Deepak Kapoor. , This article is about the capital city of India. ... The Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army (COAS) is the highest post in the Indian Army. ... General Deepak Kapoor is the Chief of Army Staff of India. ...

The army has 6 commands and one training command known as ARTRAC. Each command is headed by General Officer Commanding-in-Chief with the rank of Lieutenant General. Each command is directly affiliated to the Army HQ in New Delhi. Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. ... , This article is about the capital city of India. ...

There are 3 types of Corps in the Indian Army: Strike, Holding & Mixed. The Corps HQ is the largest field formation in the army.

Other field formations include: Divisions, Brigades, Battalions, Companies, Platoons, and Sections. Symbol of the Polish 1st Legions Infantry Division in NATO code A division is a large military unit or formation usually consisting of around ten to twenty thousand soldiers. ... In military science a brigade is a military unit that is part of a division and includes regiments (where that level exists), or (in modern armies) is composed of several battalions (typically two to four) and directly attached supporting units. ... Symbol of the Austrian 14th Armoured Battalion in NATO military graphic symbols This article is about the military unit. ... Standard NATO code for a friendly infantry company. ... Platoon of the German Bundeswehr. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

These are several Battalions or Units under the same formation in a Regiment. The Gurkha Regiment, for instance, has several battalions. All formations under a Regiment are battalions of the same arms or Corps (i.e. Infantry, or Engineers). Regiments are not exactly field formations in the sense they mostly do not make a formation. For instance, all Regiments of the Gurkha's would not fight together as one formation, but can be dispersed over various Brigades or Corps or even Commands. Regiments of the Indian Army: // Brigade of the Guards The Parachute Regiment Mechanised Infantry Regiment Punjab Regiment Madras Regiment The Grenadiers Maratha Light Infantry Rajputana Rifles Rajput Regiment Jat Regiment Sikh Regiment Sikh Light Infantry Dogra Regiment Garhwal Rifles Kumaon Regiment Assam Regiment Bihar Regiment Mahar Regiment Jammu & Kashmir Rifles... Brigade of Gurkhas are the Gurkha soldiers of the British Army Gorkha Regiments of the Indian Army ...

In addition, the Indian Army has 63 Armoured Regiments, see List of Armoured Regiments in the Indian Army. Regiments of the Indian Army: // Brigade of the Guards The Parachute Regiment Mechanised Infantry Regiment Punjab Regiment Madras Regiment The Grenadiers Maratha Light Infantry Rajputana Rifles Rajput Regiment Jat Regiment Sikh Regiment Sikh Light Infantry Dogra Regiment Garhwal Rifles Kumaon Regiment Assam Regiment Bihar Regiment Mahar Regiment Jammu & Kashmir Rifles...

The Regiment of Artillery constitutes a formidable operational arm of Indian Army. Historically, it takes its lineage from Moghul Emperor Babur, who is popularly credited with introduction of artillery to India in the Battle of Panipat in 1526. However, evidence of earlier use of guns by Bahmani Kings in the Battle of Adoni in 1368 and King Mohammed Shah of Gujrat in fifteenth century have been recorded. Zāhir ud-Dīn Mohammad, commonly known as Bābur (February 14, 1483 – December 26, 1530) (Chaghatay/Persian: ; also spelled ), was a Muslim Emperor from Central Asia who founded the Mughal dynasty of India. ... There have been three Battles of Panipat: The First battle of Panipat (1526), between the Mughal Babur and the Delhi Sultanate The Second Battle of Panipat (1556) between the Mughal Akbar and the Sultan of Bengal The Third Battle of Panipat (1761), between the Marathas and the Afghans This is... See Mohammad Shah Qajar for the Ruler of Persia Muhammad Shah (1702 - 1748) was a Mughal emperor of India between 1719 and 1748. ...

[edit] Rank Structure

Main article: Army ranks and insignia of India

The highest ranking Commissioned Officer is the Field Marshal and only two have been awarded this rank so far. The rank of General is held by the Chief of Army Staff, followed by Lieutenant-General, Major-General, Brigadier, Colonel, Lieutenant-Colonel, Major, Captain, and finally the Lieutenant. The following graphs presents the officer ranks of the Indian army. ... Only two Army appointments have been made by the Government of India since independence in 1947. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army (COAS) is the highest post in the Indian Army. ... Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. ... Major General or Major-General is a military rank used in many countries. ... Brigadier (IPA pronunciation: ) is a military rank, the meaning of which has a considerable variation. ... For other uses, see Colonel (disambiguation). ... Lieutenant Colonel (Lieutenant-Colonel in English from the French grades spelling) is a rank of commissioned officer in the armies and most marine corps and air forces of the world, typically ranking above a Major and below a Colonel. ... Major is a military rank the use of which varies according to country. ... For other uses, see Captain (disambiguation). ... Lieutenant is a military, naval, paramilitary, fire service or police officer rank. ...

Among the Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs), the ranks are organized from Honorary Captain (given to Outstanding JCO's Rank and pay of a Captain), Honorary Lieutenant (given to Outstanding JCO's Rank and pay of a Lieutenant), Subedar Major, Subedar to Naib Subedar. Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) is a term describing a group of military ranks found in the Indian Army and Pakistan Army. ... Subedar-Major is the senior rank of Junior Commissioned Officer in the Indian and Pakistani Armies, and formerly Viceroys Commissioned Officer in the British Indian Army. ... Subedar is a mid-level rank in the Indian Army. ... Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) is a term describing a group of military ranks found in the Indian Army and Pakistan Army. ...

Finally, among the Non-commissioned Officers (NCOs), the ranks are organized from Company Havildar Major, Company Quarter Master Havildar, Havildar, Naik, Lance Naik to the Sepoy. Havildar was the equivalent rank to Sergeant in the British Indian Army, next above Naik, and is still used in the modern Indian Army and Pakistan Army. ... Havildar was the equivalent rank to Sergeant in the British Indian Army, next above Naik, and is still used in the modern Indian Army and Pakistan Armys. ... Naik (or Nayak) (Nk) was the equivalent rank to Corporal in the British Indian Army, ranking between Lance Naik and Havildar. ... Lance Naik (L/Nk) was the equivalent rank to Lance Corporal in the British Indian Army, ranking below Naik. ... A sepoy (from Persian سپاهی Sipâhi meaning soldier) was a native of India employed as a soldier in the service of a European power, usually of the United Kingdom. ...

[edit] Structure of the Indian Navy

Main article: Indian Navy

The Indian Navy is organized into three main commands and one joint command. The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. ...

• Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam
• Western Naval Command at Mumbai
• Southern Naval Command at Cochin

There ia also a Tri Services Joint command at Port Blair in the Andaman & Nicobar Island chain

[edit] Structure of the Indian Air-Force

Main article: Indian Air Force

The Indian Air Force is the air-arm of the Armed Forces of India and has the prime responsibility of conducting aerial warfare and securing the Indian airspace. ...

[edit] Recruitment and training

Recruitment is through three military related academies. These include the National Defence Academy, Indian Military Academy and Officers Training Academy. For entrance, one must display that they are both physically and mentally fit to be in the military by sitting examinations and undergoing medical checkups. The complete list of institutions training Indian army were listed in Military academies in India section. The National Defence Academy of India is the premier national institute of military sciences, and fundamental training college for all prospective officers of the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Indian military services have established numerous and distinguished academies and staff colleges across India for the purpose of training professional soldiers in new generation military sciences, warfare command and strategy, and associated technologies. ...

[edit] Indian Army

Main article: Indian Army

This article is about the post-independence Indian Army. ...

[edit] Strength

The Indian Army is the world's second largest army in terms of military personnel (after China). It is a completely voluntary service, the military draft having never been imposed in India. The army has rich combat experience in diverse terrains, due to India's diverse geography, and also has a distinguished history of serving in United Nations peacekeeping operations. In the United States military active duty refers to military members who are currently serving full time in their military capacity. ... For other uses, see Artillery (disambiguation). ... Flying machine redirects here. ... A Squadron is a grouping of aircraft, naval vessels, armoured fighting vehicles or soldiers. ... Akash Missile Firing French Air Force Crotale battery Bendix Rim-8 Talos surface to air missile of the US Navy A surface-to-air missile (SAM) is a missile designed to be launched from the ground to destroy aircraft. ... This article is about the post-independence Indian Army. ... Conscription is a general term for forced labor demanded by some established authority, e. ... UN redirects here. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ...

The force is headed by the Chief of Army Staff, currently General Deepak Kapoor. The highest rank in the Indian Army is Field Marshal, but it is a largely ceremonial rank and appointments are made by the President of India, on the advice of the Union Cabinet of Ministers, only in exceptional circumstances. (See Field Marshal (India)). late General S.H.F.J. Manekshaw and the late General K.M. Cariappa are the only two officers who have attained this rank. The Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army (COAS) is the highest post in the Indian Army. ... General Deepak Kapoor is the Chief of Army Staff of India. ... Note: This article is about the military usage of the word marshal. For other usages, see the end of this article. ... The President of India (Hindi: Rashtrapati) is the head of state and first citizen of India and the Supreme Commander of the Indian armed forces. ... Only two Army appointments have been made by the Government of India since independence in 1947. ... Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw, MC, (Sam Bahadur) (born April 3, 1914) is a retired Indian Army officer. ... Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa The first Indian Chief of Staff, Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa led the Indian forces on the Western Front during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1947. ...

The Indian Army has seen military action in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947, the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965,the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and others such as Operation Polo in 1948, the Sino-Indian War in 1962 over the McMahon Line, and the Kargil War against Kashmiri insurgents and the Pakistan military personnel Combatants India Pakistan Commanders General K M Cariappa, Lt Gen S M Shrinagesh, Maj Gen K S Thimayya, Maj Gen Kalwant Singh Maj Gen Akbar Khan Casualties 1,104 killed[1](Indian army) 684 KIA(State Forces)[2] [3] 3,152 wounded [1] 1,500 killed[4] (Pakistan army) The... Combatants India Pakistan Commanders Joyanto Nath Chaudhuri Harbakhsh Singh Ayub Khan Musa Khan Casualties 3,264 killed[1] 8,623 wounded[1] (From July to ceasefire) 3,800 killed[2] (September 6 - 22) 4,000 - 8,000 killed/ captured[3][4][5] (July to September 6) The Indo-Pakistani War... Belligerents India Pakistan Commanders Sam Manekshaw J.S. Aurora G.G Bewoor K. P. Candeth Gul Hassan Khan Abdul Hamid Khan Tikka Khan A. A. K. Niazi # Strength 500,000+ troops 100,000 Mukti BahiniRebels 400,000+ troops Casualties and losses 3,843 killed[1] 9,851 wounded[1] Unknown... Combatants Union of India State of Hyderabad Commanders Joyanto Nath Chaudhuri S.A. El Edroos #, Qasim Razvi # Strength 35,000 Indian Armed Forces 40,000 Hyderabad State Forces est. ... Combatants China India Commanders Zhang Guohua[4] Brij Mohan Kaul Strength 80,000[5][6] Casualties Killed 1,460 (Chinese sources)[7] None captured[8][9][10][11] Wounded 1,697[7] Killed 3,128 (Indian sources)[12] Captured 3,968[2] Wounded 548[13] The Sino-Indian War (Simplified... The McMahon Line crosses a high-altitude wasteland which was briefly the focus of world attention in 1962 as Indian and Chinese forces struggled for control. ... Combatants  India  Pakistan, Kashmiri secessionists, Islamic militants (Foreign Fighters) Strength 30,000 5,000 Casualties Indian Official Figures: 527 killed,[1][2][3] 1,363 wounded[4] 1 POW Pakistani Estimates: 357-500 killed[5][6] (Pakistan troops) 665+ soldiers wounded[5] 8 POW.[7] The Kargil War, also known... According to some Indian sources, Jammu and Kashmir has been the target of a campaign of terrorism propagated against India, Hindus (see Kashmiri Pandits) and Sufis by proponents of Kashmiri independance and anti-Indian insurgents since 1989. ... Military of Pakistan (Urdu: پاک عسکریہ) is the principal defence organization of Pakistan. ...

Currently, the Indian army has dedicated one brigade of troops to the UN's standby arrangements. Through its large, sustained troop commitments India has come in for much praise for taking part in difficult operations for prolonged periods. This article is about the United Nations, for other uses of UN see UN (disambiguation) Official languages English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic Secretary-General Kofi Annan (since 1997) Established October 24, 1945 Member states 191 Headquarters New York City, NY, USA Official site http://www. ...

The Indian Army has participated in several UN peace-keeping operations, including the ones in Cyprus, Lebanon, Congo, Angola, Cambodia, Vietnam, Namibia, El Salvador, Liberia, Mozambique and Somalia. The army also provided a paramedical unit to facilitate the withdrawal of the sick and wounded in Korea. Belligerents United Nations: Republic of Korea Australia Belgium Canada Colombia Ethiopia France Greece Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Philippines South Africa Thailand Turkey United Kingdom United States Naval Support and Military Servicing/Repairs: Japan Medical staff: Denmark Italy Norway India Sweden DPR Korea PR China Soviet Union Commanders Syngman Rhee Chung...

[edit] War heroes

• Lt. Nawang Kapadia
• Major Navneet Vats
• Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari, MVC
• Lance Naik Ahmed Ali
• Lieutenant Kieshing Clifford Nongrum

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In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, self-sufficiency, physical and moral resilience, orderliness and hard work, fighting tenacity, and above all, a sense of courage and loyalty were the characteristics attributed by the British to the Indian martial races. ... Okhali Mohlah is a village and one of the 51 Union Councils (administrative subdivisions) of Khushab District in the Punjab Province of Pakistan[1]. ^ Local Government Elections - Government of Pakistan Categories: | ... The dark-brown region represents the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir is the northern-most province of the Republic of India, with Srinagar as its capital and Jammu as its winter-capital. ... Havildar was the equivalent rank to Sergeant in the British Indian Army, next above Naik, and is still used in the modern Indian Army and Pakistan Army. ... Company Havildar Major Piru Singh was born on 20 May 1918 in Rajasthan. ... The Rajputana Rifles are a regiment of the Indian Army, formerly the 6th Rajputana Rifles when part of the British Indian Army. ... The dark-brown region represents the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir is the northern-most province of the Republic of India, with Srinagar as its capital and Jammu as its winter-capital. ... For other uses, see Captain (disambiguation). ... Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria, a Sikh was born on 29 November 1935, into a Punjabi family in Gurdaspur, Punjab . ... (Redirected from 1st Gurkha Rifles) The 1st King George Vs Own Gurkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment) was a Regiment of the British Indian Army and was tranferred to the Indian Army upon Indias independence. ... is the 339th day of the year (340th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Elizabethville is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ... 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Subedar is a mid-level rank in the Indian Army. ... Subedar Joginder Singh Subedar Joginder Singh (26 September 1921 - 23 October 1962), a Sikh, was born in Faridkot, Punjab was a Subedar in the Indian Army. ... The Sikh Regiment is the highest decorated regiment of the Indian Army, with 72 Battle Honours, 15 Theatre Honours and 5 COAS Unit Citations and 1596 other gallantry awards. ... is the 296th day of the year (297th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... North Eastern Frontier Agency was one of the British agencies in British India. ... Major is a military rank the use of which varies according to country. ... Major Shaitan Singh Major Shaitan Singh, was born on December 1, 1942 at Jodhpur in Rajasthan. ... The Kumaon Regiment is one of the most decorated regiments of the Indian Army. ... is the 322nd day of the year (323rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Company Havildar Major Abdul Hamid, PVC Abdul Hamid was the son of Usman. ... This article is about a regiment of the Indian Army. ... is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Chima is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. ... Lieutenant Colonel (Lieutenant-Colonel in English from the French grades spelling) is a rank of commissioned officer in the armies and most marine corps and air forces of the world, typically ranking above a Major and below a Colonel. ... Lieutenant Colonel Ardeshir Burzorji Tarapore was born on August 18th, 1923 in Bombay. ... The Poona Horse is a Indian army Regiment. ... is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Sialkot (Urdu/Punjabi: ), the capital of Sialkot District, is a city situated in the north-east of the Punjab province in Pakistan at the feet of the snow-covered peaks of Kashmir near the Chenab river. ... Lance Naik (L/Nk) was the equivalent rank to Lance Corporal in the British Indian Army, ranking below Naik. ... Albert Ekka,(born 27 December 1942-died 3 December 1971), Zari village, Ranchi district, Jharkhand State, India, was enrolled in the 14 Guards of the Indian army on 27 December 1962. ... The Brigade of the Guards is an Indian infantry regiment, the only regiment of Foot Guards in the Indian Army formed in 1949 as the first mixed Indian regiment. ... is the 337th day of the year (338th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... 2nd Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal (14 October 1950 - 16 December 1971 born in Pune, Maharashtra joined the 17 Poona Horse of the Indian Army on 13 June 1971. ... The Poona Horse is a Indian army Regiment. ... is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... 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The Siachen Glacier is located in the eastern Karakoram range in the Himalaya Mountains along the disputed India-Pakistan border at approximately . ... This article is about the area administered by India. ... Major is a military rank the use of which varies according to country. ... Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran, was born on 13 th September 1946, in Bombay, Maharashtra. ... The Mahar Regiment is an Infantry Regiment of the Indian Army. ... is the 329th day of the year (330th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year 1987. ... For other uses, see Captain (disambiguation). ... Kargil was a part of Gilgit-Baltistan before 1947, but now is a town in the Indian-controlled Kashmir. ... For other uses, see Captain (disambiguation). ... Captain Vikram Batra, PVC Captain Vikram Batra (September 9, 1974 - July 7, 1999) was an officer of the Indian Army, posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, Indias highest award for valour, for his actions during the 1999 Kargil War in Kashmir between India and Pakistan. ... Jammu and Kashmir Rifles The Jammu & Kashmir Rifles is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army. ... is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... Kargil was a part of Gilgit-Baltistan before 1947, but now is a town in the Indian-controlled Kashmir. ... For other uses, see Captain (disambiguation). ... Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey,PVC Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey was the son of Gopi Chand Pandey, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow-Uttar Pradesh, who was awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his courage and leadership during adverse times. ... 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[edit] Indian Navy

Main article: Indian Navy

Destroyer INS Mysore (D60).

The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. With 55,000 men and women, including 5,000 naval aviation personnel and 2,000 Marine Commandos (MARCOS), it is the world's fifth largest navy.^[1] The Indian Navy currently operates more than 155 vessels, including the aircraft carrier INS Viraat. The navy is considered to have blue-water capabilities. It is fairly advanced in terms of technology and is in control of one of two Asian aircraft carriers. Two more aircraft carriers are on order and will be joining the Indian Navy. The ships of the Indian Navy are of Indian and foreign origin.^[2] The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 521 pixelsFull resolution (2302 × 1500 pixel, file size: 703 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)Source:[1] File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 521 pixelsFull resolution (2302 × 1500 pixel, file size: 703 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)Source:[1] File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The INS Mysore is a Delhi-class destroyer of the Indian Navy built in India. ... Naval redirects here. ... The military of India, officially known as the Indian armed forces, is the primary military organisation responsible for the territorial security and defense of India. ... // A Marine Commando with the MP5 submachine gun. ... INS Viraat (Sanskrit: विराट) (R22) is a Centaur-class aircraft carrier currently in service with the Indian Navy. ... Ships from seven countries sailing together during the RIMPAC exercise in 2006. ... Four aircraft carriers, (bottom-to-top) Principe de Asturias, amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, USS Forrestal and light V/STOL carrier HMS Invincible, showing size differences of late 20th century carriers An aircraft carrier is a warship designed to deploy and recover aircraft, acting as a sea-going airbase. ...

In its maritime doctrine, the Indian Navy establishes its role in providing support to maritime neighbours during natural disasters. This was demonstrated during the Asian tsunami crisis during which the Indian Navy sent 35 ships to support relief efforts in neighbouring countries. The Indian navy has taken part in UN missions in the coast of Somalia and has provided security to an African Union summit held in Mozambique. India uses its navy to enhance its international relations through joint exercises, port visits, and humanitarian missions, including disaster relief. The Indian Navy is increasing its capabilities as a true blue-water navy; the Indian Navy's doctrine states that this is for the collective good of nations.^[3] For related articles, including charities accepting donations, see Category:2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. ... Ships from seven countries sailing together during the RIMPAC exercise in 2006. ...

[edit] Indian Air Force

Main article: Indian Air Force

The Indian Air Force is the fourth largest air force in the world ^[4][5]. In its history, it has generally relied on soviet, british, and french technology to support its growth. However, in recent times, India has begun building its own original aircraft, including the HAL Tejas, which is a 4.5 generation fighter . Also India and Russia are currently building a 5th generation stealth aircraft jointly . India has also developed UAV called Nishant and HAL Dhruv, an advanced light helicopter. Recently it has completed a test of long range BVR air to air missile named Astra and also conducted a successful test of Anti ballistic missile defense system and hence became the 4th country after US,Russia and Israel to do so. The Indian Air Force is the air-arm of the Armed Forces of India and has the prime responsibility of conducting aerial warfare and securing the Indian airspace. ... The Indian Air Force is the air-arm of the Armed Forces of India and has the prime responsibility of conducting aerial warfare and securing the Indian airspace. ... For a particular Air Force, see List of air forces. ... CCCP redirects here. ... The HAL Tejas (Sanskrit:  : Radiant) is a 4. ... The HAL Dhruv (Sanskrit:Pole Star) is a multi-role advanced helicopter made by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). ...

[edit] Paramilitary forces of India

Main article: Paramilitary forces of India

[edit] Indian Nuclear Power

Main article: India and weapons of mass destruction

Nuclear capable Agni-III missile

It is estimated that India possesses around 200-250 nuclear warheads which could be deployed at short notice. India is believed to possess an arsenal of nuclear weapons and maintains intermediate-range ballistic missiles to deliver them. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Agni III an intermediate-range ballistic missile currently being developed by India as the successor to Agni-II.[1] Designed by the Indian governments Defence Research and Development Organisation, Agni III is intended to be a two-stage ballistic missile that is capable of nuclear weapons delivery with a...

[edit] Nuclear doctrine

The Indian military possesses nuclear weapons and sufficient means — by means of missiles and aircraft — to deliver anything over long distances. However, India has a nuclear no-first-use and no use against non-nuclear weapons state policy. It also maintains a non-nuclear doctrine based on credible minimum deterrence. India is not a signatory to the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT), arguing that it unfairly favours the established nuclear powers: While the treaty places restrictions on the non-nuclear weapons states, it does little to curb the modernization and expansion of the nuclear arsenals of the nuclear weapons states; it provides no provision for complete nuclear disarmament.