Indian Armed Forces

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Indian Navy
Bharatiya Nau Sena

Indian Navy crest
Active 1947–Present
Country

India
Allegiance Republic of India
Branch Navy
Size 58,350 active personnel
181 ships
250 aircraft
Satellites:GSAT-7
Part of Ministry of Defence
Indian Armed Forces
Headquarters New Delhi
Motto
शं नो वरुणः Transliteration: Sham No Varunah

(May the Lord of the Oceans be auspicious unto us)
Anniversaries Navy Day: 4 December
Engagements Portuguese-Indian War
Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
Bangladesh Liberation War
Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
Anti-piracy operations in Somalia
Decorations Indian Military Honour Awards
Commanders
Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral RK Dhowan[1]
Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba [2]
Notable
commanders Admiral S. M. Nanda
Admiral Oscar Stanley Dawson
Insignia
Naval Ensign
Naval Ensign (2004–2014)
Naval Ensign (2001–2004)
Naval Ensign (1950–2001)
Aircraft flown
Attack Mikoyan MiG-29K, BAE Sea Harrier
Electronic
warfare Dornier Do 228
Fighter Mikoyan MiG-29K, BAE Sea Harrier
Helicopter HAL Dhruv, Kamov Ka-28, Kamov Ka-31, Sea King Mk.42C, UH-3 Sea King
Patrol Boeing P-8 Poseidon Ilyushin Il-38, Tupolev Tu-142
Reconnaissance Dornier Do 228, IAI Heron, IAI Searcher Mk II
Trainer BAE Hawk, HAL HJT-16, Harrier T-60

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[downsouth]

The second largest standing army in the world after China. Far from well equipped and ground attacks have become obsolete in this day and age in warfare, but nevertheless strength on the ground is important. Nobody is stupid enough to launch nuclear weapons. Well maybe North Korea or Iran.

 

[joshua minaya]

From the above pictures i am really very impressed with the Indian military i feel they should keep it up. With the look of things it appears India is on the verge of becoming a major super power with the same equivalent military might.

 

[d4rk3n]

India may have strength in numbers, but we are still lacking behind in technology. We have quantity but not the best quality out there. However things are getting better, as India is signing a lot more deals regarding weapons and defences.

 

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INDIAN AIR FORCE GARUD COMMANDOS

IN LCA Protoype

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HAL LCH Prototype

HAL LUH Mockup

 

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Nirbhay Cruise Missile