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The Indian Army
Indian Army or Bhartiya Thal Sena is the land-based component of the armed forces. It is evolved from the armed forces of the East India Company, ultimately turned into the British Indian Army and the Indian Army after independence.
It is commanded by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). It is considered the second-largest active army in the world. The mission of the Indian Army is to guarantee the national security and defend the sovereignty, territorial integrity and harmony of India from external aggression and intimidation. It also includes providing humanitarian support and aid to the common people during natural disasters and unexpected time.
General Manoj Mukund Naravane. He is the 28th COAS and took over the 27th COAS General Bipin Rawat.
Special Forces of Indian Army –
The Para Commandos are the most well known of the Indian Army’s special forces.
It undertakes operations behind enemy lines, anti-terrorist and counterinsurgency missions as well as rescue operations during natural disasters.
Few bilateral exercises where Indian Army participates:
Sampriti Exercise
Mitra Shakti
Maitree Exercise
Nomadic Elephant
Shakti Exercise
The Indian Navy
India has a coastline of 7516.6 km. The Indian Navy secures India’s maritime borders and interests. It also safeguards Indian trading vessels by combating piracy on the high seas. Along with this, it assists the common people during disasters.
