India's Armed Forces

India’s Armed Forces consist of three main branches: the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.

• The Indian Army was established in 1895 and is responsible for land-based operations.
• The Indian Navy, founded in 1612, protects India’s maritime borders.
• The Indian Air Force was formed in 1932 and handles aerial defense.

India has the third-largest armed forces globally, with about 14 lakh active personnel and over 20 lakh reserves. Ranked 4th in the world, India’s armed forces are recognized for their advanced capabilities, including nuclear weapons and modern technology like INS Vikramaditya and Rafale jets.

The President of India, currently Droupadi Murmu, is the Supreme Commander of the armed forces, while the Defence Minister, currently Rajnath Singh, oversees the military’s functioning.