Indian Armed Forces
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The Indian Armed Forces are the military of India. It is made up of an Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. There are other parts like Central Armed Police Forces and Strategic Nuclear Command. The President of India is its Commander-in-Chief. However, it is managed by the Ministry of Defense.
In 2025, the Indian Armed Forces had 1.32 million active personnel. This makes it the 4th largest military in the world.[11] Currently, the Indian Armed force is becoming more modern by buying and making new weapons. It is also building defenses against missiles of other countries.[12] In 2011, India imported more weapons than any other nation in the world.[13] From its independence in 1947, India fought four wars with Pakistan and one war with China. Every year, 7th December is celebrated as Armed Forces Flag Day.
Indian Armed Forces Media
Siege of Kushinagar the capital of the Mallakas by seven Mahajanapadas' chiefs and their armies for the possession of relics of Buddha after his death in 4th century BCE. Depiction of the battle on Sanchi stupa railing, 1st century BCE.
A mountain artillery crew from the British Indian Army demonstrating assembly of the RML 2.5 inch Mountain Gun, c. 1895.
A Hindi Recruitment Poster encouraging Indian men to join the army during World War I. The text translates to "This soldier is defending India. He is defending his home and family. The best way to help your family is to enlist in the military."
Humber armoured cars of 10th Indian Division move forward in Italy, 22 July 1944.
Indian pilots of No. 1 Squadron by a Hawker Hurricane.
HMIS Sutlej leaves Hong Kong for Japan as part of the Allied forces of occupation.
Indian Armed Forces during Bharat Shakti military exercise
Arjun MK1A MBT
HAL Tejas firing Astra (missile)
References
- ↑ Categories of EntryIndian Army. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ↑ "Manpower Reaching Military Age Annually (2020)" (in en). Global Fire Power (GFP). https://www.globalfirepower.com/manpower-reaching-military-age-annually.asp. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 IISS 2021, p. 259
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "India's Defense Budget 2025-26: Strengthening Strategic Autonomy and Advancing Self-Reliance in Military Capabilities". Mid Day. 4 February 2025. https://www.mid-day.com/buzz/article/indias-defense-budget-2025-26-strengthening-strategic-autonomy-and-advancing-self-reliance-in-military-capabilities-4304. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ↑ Ministry of Defence, Govt of India. mod.nic.in.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 India / Aircraft / Jianjiji / Fighter. Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ↑ U.S. Security Cooperation With India. Department of State (20 January 2021).
- ↑ Chari, P. R. "Indo-Soviet Military Cooperation: A Review." Asian Survey, vol. 19, no. 3, 1979, pp. 230–44. JSTOR, . Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ↑ Singh, S. Nihal. "Why India Goes to Moscow for Arms." Asian Survey, vol. 24, no. 7, 1984, pp. 707–20. JSTOR, . Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 TIV of arms imports/exports data for India, 2010-2021. Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (7 February 2022).
- ↑ IISS 2010, pp. 358
- ↑ Rabinowitz, Gavin. India's army seeks military space program. SFGate (18 June 2008).
- ↑ Archived copy. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
