The Indian Armed Forces are the military forces of the Republic of India. It consists of three professional uniformed services: the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. [11]

Jan 8, 2025 · The GFP index denotes India as a Top 5 global military power. For 2025, India is ranked 4 of 145 out of the countries considered for the annual GFP review. The nation holds a …

The Indian Army (ISO: Bhāratīya Sēnā) is the land-based branch and largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Army, [3] and its professional head is the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

Feb 11, 2021 · India’s strategic position has changed dramatically over the past decade. Traditionally fixated on its chief rival, Pakistan, India is now concerned about the striking and …

The Government of India is responsible for ensuring the defence of India and every part thereof. The Supreme Command of the Armed Forces vests in the President. The responsibility for national defence rests with the Cabinet.

Jun 20, 2023 · India's growing commitment to playing a more engaged international role, including in the Indo-Pacific Quad, demonstrates a new and growing willingness to join the United States to protect and...

The Army of India was raised under the British Raj in the 19th century by taking the erstwhile presidency armies, merging them, and bringing them under the Crown. The British Indian Army fought in both World Wars.

Dec 5, 2024 · India is the world’s largest weapons importer by value, accounting for 10% of global arms imports from 2008 to 2023. New Delhi is expected to spend at least $200 billion in the coming decade to modernize its armed forces. India’s current defense arsenal is heavily stocked with Russian-supplied equipment.

2 days ago · At least 104 Indian citizens were deported from the United States Tuesday night on a military aircraft, according to officials from India’s Punjab state, as US President Donald Trump makes ...

1 day ago · U.S. Military Deportation to India Creates Headache for Trump Ally Reports that deported migrants had faced mistreatment stirred an uproar in India ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip ...