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The Indian Armed Forces is the overall unified military of the Republic of India encompassing the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy. The President of India serves as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. With an estimated total active force of 1,325,000 personnel, maintains the world's second largest armed forces.
DefExpo is India's flagship biennial event showcasing Land, Naval and Homeland Security Systems, first launched in 1999. [2] DefExpo2020 was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from February 5th to 8th, 2020. [3] [4] This is for the first time the defence exhibition is being held in the northern state to explore potential available for defence ...
The 2024 (20th) edition of the exercise will be the largest till date with each side contributing 600 soldiers. M142 HIMARS and Stryker of the US Army will also feature in the exercise. The exercise will take place from 9 to 24 September 2024 at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan .
12 June – The Indian external affairs ministry issues a notice urging the Russian Government to quickly return all Indian nationals who are serving in the Russian army after two Indians recruited are killed in the war with Ukraine. [91] 14 June – 2024 Northeast India floods: Heavy rains and landslides kill six people across Sikkim. [92]
In April 2024, Indian Army proposed two new formations. One of them was the creation of an "adversial force" acting as opposing force which will represent an enemy force in wargames. The other one is a "test-bed brigades or formation" which will enhance the efficiency of testing new weapons for procurement. [198]
Vietnam People's Army 1 August Chandimandir, Haryana [187] Ex Vajra Prahar United States Indian Special Forces US Special Forces. 28 August- 19 October Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh [188] Al Najah-IV Oman: India: 18 Mechanised Infantry Battalion of the Indian Army and Oman: Royal Army of Oman contingent 1 - 14 August Bikaner, Rajasthan [189] Vostok ...
In 2020, 15 soldiers were presented with bravery awards. Param Vir Chakra and Ashok Chakra awardees participate in the Army Day parade every year. [8] [9] Military hardware, numerous contingents and a combat display are part of the parade. [8] In 2020, Captain Tania Shergill became the first female officer to command an Army Day parade. [10] [11]
In early May 2020, troops of the People's Liberation Army and Indian Army engaged in melee at locations along the notional Line of Actual Control (LAC), the disputed boundary between China and India. [1] [2] It escalated on 15/16 June 2020 resulting in deaths on both sides.