Indian Armed Forces: The Unbeatable Point

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The Indian Armed Forces are the defence forces of the Republic of India. It consists of three professional uniformed services namely The Indian Army, The Indian Airforce and The Indian Navy. Additionally the Indian Armed Foces are supported by the Indian Coast Guards, other paramilitary organisations, various inter-service commands and Integrated Defence Staff.

The Indian Armed Forces are under the management of Ministry Of Defence of the Government Of India. With the strength of about 1.4 million active personnel it withholds the world's second largest military force and the world's largest volunteer army.

The Department of Defence Production of the Ministry of Defence is responsible for the indigenous production of equipment used by the Indian Armed Forces.The Indian armed forces have been engaged in a number of major military operations, including the Indo-Pakistani War, Sino Indian War, the Portuguese War, The Kargil War, The Siachen Conflict and many others.

 

The Indian Army

 

 The Indian Army is a voluntary service, the military draft  having never been imposed in India. It is one of the largest standing armies (and the largest standing volunteer army) in the world, with 1,237,117 active troops and 960,000 reserve troops. The force is headed by the Chief Of The Army Staff of the Indian Army General Manoj Mukund Naravane. The highest rank in the Indian Army is the Field Marshal generally selected by the President Of India. The army has rich combat experience in diverse terrains, due to India's varied geography, and also has a distinguished history of serving in United Nations peecekeeping operations.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. 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 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. 

India is re-organising its mechanised forces to achieve strategic mobility and high-volume firepower for rapid thrusts into enemy territory. 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 guns. The Indian Army has also embarked on an infantry modernisation programme known as Futuristic Infantry Soldier As a System. 

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 Indian Navy

 

The Indian Navy is the Naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces. With 58,350 men and women, including 7,000 personnel of the Indian Naval Air Arm, 1,200 Marine Commandos(MARCOS) and 1,000 personnel of the Sagar Prahari Bal.The Indian Navy is one of the world's largest naval forces and aspires to develop into a blue water navy.The Indian Navy has a large operational fleet consisting of 2 aircraft carriers, 1 amphibious transport dock, 9 Landing ship tanks, 10 destroyers, 14 frigates, 1 nuclear power attack submarine, 14 conventionally-powered attack submarines, 24corvottes, 6 mine countermeasure vessels, 25 patrol vessels, 4 fleet tankers and various auxiliary vessels. 

 India often conducts naval exercises with other friendly countries designed to increase naval interoperability and also to strengthen cooperative security relationships. The Indian Naval Air Arm 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. 

 

The Indian Airforce

 

The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian armed forces. Its primary responsibility is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during a conflict. It was officially established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of the British Raj and the prefix Royal was added in 1945 in recognition of its services during World War II. 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. 

Historically, the IAF has generally relied on Soviet, British, Israeli and French military craft and technology to support its growth.The Indian Air Force (IAF) made progress towards becoming a truly network-centric air force with the integration of Air Force Network (AFNET), a reliable and robust digital information grid that enables accurate and faster response to enemy threats, in 2010. Subsequent integration with other services networks and civil radars will provide an integrated Air Situation Picture to operators to carry out Air Defence role. In recent times, India has also manufactured its own aircraft such as the HAL Tejas, a 4th generation fighter, and the HAL Dhruv etc and many other fighter jets.

 

With all these primary forces there are various other Paramilitary Forces which gives their full support in making the India secure and safe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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