| Indian Armed Forces |
| India has one of the best fighting forces in the world. The bravery and courage of our jawans is un-paralleled on this planet - as our neighbour would tell. India is amongst the handful of nations with nuclear weapons. Picture shown is that of Agni - India's LRBM (Long range Ballastic missile). India's MRBM (mid-range Ballastic Missile) Prithvi is already inducted into the army. |
| Nations with largest troop size, 2000 Source: Military Balance, US |
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| Nations with largest army, by Active Duty troop strength, 2000 Source: International Institute for strategic studies |
| Country China USA India N. Korea Russia S. Korea Turkey Pakistan Iran Vietnam |
| Active Troops 2820 1372 1173 1055 1004 672 639 587 545 484 |
| Reserve Troops 1200 1303 528 4700 2400 4500 379 513 350 3000 |
| Total Defence Expenditure in Billion Dollars 39.9 283 15 2.1 56.8 12.1 10.2 3.5 5.7 0.9 |
| Tanks (MBT) 7060 7900 3414 3500 21820 2330 4205 2285 1135 1315 |
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| Country China U.S.A. India N. Korea Russia |
| Troop Size (in Millions) 2.82 1.37 1.17 1.06 1.004 |
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| The Indian Air Force:- |
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| The power of an air force depends on the quality of its technology, training, and equipment. The world's most powerful air forces have advanced aircraft, well-trained crews, and efficient maintenance and supply systems. As of 1st August 2000, the Indian Air Force was the fourth largest air force in the world, with about 1700 combat aircraft, including over 350 fighters and more than 500 helicopters. The Indian Air Force also controls a large arsenal of surface-to-air missiles. About 120,000 people serve in the Indian Air Force. India's naval air force has about 70 combat aircraft and approximately 75 armed helicopters. |
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| Nations with largest Air forces, 1997 Source: International Institute for Strategic studies |
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| Country USA Russia China Ukraine India France UK Germany Israel Italy |
| Aircrafts 2000 2100 4500 850 850 850 550 500 450 300 |
| Personnel 590,000 130,000 470,000 150,000 110,000 90,000 70,000 75,000 32,000 20,000 |
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