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Three Defence Forces of India
[edit]The Three Defence Forces of India comprise the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. These forces are responsible for defending the country’s sovereignty, maintaining peace, and conducting military operations. They operate under the Ministry of Defence (India).
Indian Army
[edit]The Indian Army is the land-based branch of the Indian Armed Forces. It is the largest and oldest service, tasked with protecting India's borders and conducting counter-insurgency operations.
Structure
[edit]The Indian Army is divided into seven operational commands:
- Northern Command
- Western Command
- Southern Command
- Eastern Command
- Central Command
- South Western Command
- Army Training Command
Indian Navy
[edit]The Indian Navy is responsible for protecting India's maritime interests and securing the coastline. It operates aircraft carriers, submarines, and naval fleets.
Major Operations
[edit]- 1971 Indo-Pakistani War
- Operation Trident
- Operation Vijay (1999)
Indian Air Force
[edit]The Indian Air Force (IAF) defends Indian airspace and conducts aerial warfare. It operates fighter jets, helicopters, and UAVs.
Aircraft Fleet
[edit]Some notable aircraft include:
- Sukhoi Su-30MKI
- Rafale
- HAL Tejas
| Feature | Indian Army | Indian Navy | Indian Air Force |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1895 | 1612 | 1932 |
| Headquarters | New Delhi | New Delhi | New Delhi |
| Role | Land-based warfare | Maritime defense | Aerial warfare |
| Main Operations | Border security, counter-insurgency, disaster relief | Protecting Indian waters, anti-piracy, submarine warfare | Air superiority, surveillance, strategic strikes |
| Elite Forces | Para SF, Ghatak Force, NSG | MARCOS (Marine Commandos) | Garud Commando Force |
| Motto | "Service Before Self" | "May the Lord of the Oceans be Auspicious Unto Us" | "Touch the Sky with Glory" |
| Key Equipment | Tanks, artillery, rifles, missiles | Warships, submarines, aircraft carriers | Fighter jets, drones, helicopters, air defense systems |
References
[edit]Indian Army Official Website Indian Navy Official Website Indian Air Force Official Website
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