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  India’s rising military expenditure
India already has the third largest Army in the world and is the biggest military power in the South Asian region, with no external threat whatsoever to her security.
This feverish expansion in her military’s aggressive potential is most likely to upset the regional balance of power in South Asia, thereby, destabilizing the region and may be edging it closer to an armed conflict.
India’s defence allocation in any case is not a true reflection of her defence spending as large amounts are shown under different heads in other ministries for security reasons, and often to bypass export regulations of other countries from where banned items may be imported.
www.defencejournal.com /2001/apr/india-rising.htm   (1812 words)

  
 Wikinfo | India
The Republic of India, located in the south of Asia and comprising most of the Indian subcontinent, is the second most populous country in the world and is the world's largest democracy with over one billion people and more than one hundred distinct languages.
India is a Union of states with an increasingly federal structure.
India is home to several major rivers such as the Ganges, the Brahmaputra, the Yamuna, the Godavari and the Krishna.
www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=India   (1152 words)

  
 China's Military Modernization & India's Preparedness | India Defence
The Chinese military is on an upward path and is engaged in a modernization programme.
The decision to exclude India from the proposed East Asian Community (EAC) meeting in December at the alleged behest of China is testimony to this fact.
India's air defence against China is another bothersome factor since China has ICBMs in its armoury - with a range of 8,000 kilometres - and capable of attacking any part of India.
www.india-defence.com /print/268   (703 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | World | South Asia | India-Pakistan military balance
India's broader strategic goals mean that it is pursuing an ambitious modernisation programme across all of its armed services.
India's rise is acknowledged in Washington and there is a lot of talk about a potential US-Indian strategic partnership, though nuclear-proliferation issues continue to dog relations.
The development of their military doctrine - how and in what circumstances long-range missiles or even nuclear weapons might be used - has not kept pace with the physical development of such weapons.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/south_asia/1735912.stm   (970 words)

  
 Military of India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The military of India, officially known as the Indian armed forces, are the primary military organisations responsible for the territorial security and defence of India.
The President of India serves as the supreme commander of the armed forces, which are subordinate and responsible to the civilian government headed by the Prime Minister of India.
The highest wartime gallantry award given by the Military of India is the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), followed by the Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) and the Vir Chakra (VrC).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Military_of_India   (1798 words)

  
 Formidable military might : India-Pakistan-Israel and Bangladesh perspective
If we judge our defence allocation against the backdrop of India and Pakistan's armed force's personnel, the conventional weaponry and their nuclear and missile developments, our's will be no better than a village defence force compared to the well equipped regular defence forces of a 21st century.
The external and internal advocates of diminution in the size and finance of the military and their henchmen turn a blind eye to the fact that the military strength of Bangladesh compared to India is an object of pity.
The military journals and the reports mentioned at the outset of this article show that India maintains 4th largest armed forces of this planet with 1 5-lac manpower.
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 India v. China - Military Photos
If India were to invade China or if China were to invade India and on nuclear options..
India has had an excellent record against Pakistan and rebels but China too had many border clashes with Russia on rougly equal grounds.
Most people think of India's nuclear tests in the late 90s as their first atomic weapons test, but their first tests were really in the early 70s, a few years after China started testing their nukes.
www.militaryphotos.net /forums/showthread.php?t=77047   (683 words)

  
 Military history of India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
India's military India has a long military history, the modern armed forces were raised under British Raj in the 19th century.
India was an active participant in the World War II as a part of the British Empire, and was a major contributor of troops and resources to the war effort.
India fought a brief border skirmish with Pakistan in the Indian state of Kashmir in 1999.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Military_history_of_India   (8007 words)

  
 Taiwan, India Develop Military Ties
Because India is a nuclear power, the United States fears Taiwan might seek nuclear weapons from India, it said.
India has diplomatic ties with China but has trade links with Taiwan, which is regarded by China as its province to be liberated.
India and Taiwan started their annual trade talks in 1992, exchanged trade offices in 1995 and signed an investment protection pact in 1998.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/fr/600654/posts   (526 words)

  
 Invincible Defense Technology Command Center
On a tactical level, military personnel instructed in the simple technique of Transcendental Meditation in the course of their general training [viii] can be deployed without any additional logistics.
India's Vedic heritage holds the key to world peace, and India is the perfect country to revive it.
India's military will achieve peace not by becoming a flower-wielding pacifist; rather, it will become invincible by adopting a technology that improves mental and physical alertness.
www.davidleffler.com /defence_india_homeland_security.html   (4215 words)

  
 India: Outdated Military Machine in for a Makeover
It is unlikely to lead to the end of the self-imposed moratorium on India's nuclear tests in the foreseeable future.
Having the military engaged in nuclear planning is a natural move for the nuclear power.
But in the more distant future, as India’s conventional capabilities grow and its military develops operational plans for using nuclear weapons, India's military may achieve superiority over Pakistan and diminish the gap with China.
www.fisiusa.org /fisi_News_items/news60.htm   (831 words)

  
 India, Japan pledge military cooperation
India and Japan on Thursday pledged to step up military cooperation through regular meetings between the Defence Chiefs and policy dialogues.
The two democracies share common goals of promoting "peace and stability in Asia and at the global level" and of countering terrorism and the spread of weapons of mass destruction, a joint statement said.
New Delhi and Tokyo have called for greater military coordination including regular meetings between defence chiefs and a "defence policy dialogue" between the two nations.
news.webindia123.com /news/Articles/India/20060525/344443.html   (249 words)

  
 India-China military equations - Deccan Herald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
China’s military capabilities are also important from an Indian security perspective, especially when viewed from its actions in Tibet, which borders India.
Considering that the study also states that China perceives India as a militaristic, unstable and intimidating neighbour, it only suggests the scope for a clash of interests between the two countries, at some stage.
Today India’s diplomatic response to China comprises a cordiality in ties with Beijing and a strengthening of its diplomatic ties with Taiwan, Japan and Vietnam.
www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/jan132005/edst.asp   (813 words)

  
 Papers from the Indian Defence Review
Basically the Military Attaché acts as an observer in the foreign country and uses his eyes and ears to pick up stray bits of information which may later lead to a bigger picture.
MI in India In India today, all three armed forces have their own Intelligence units and all are headed by a Director of MI under whom is a directorate which collects intelligence and prepares it for dissemination.
Many military officers work in R and AW and there is a Senior Officer at the level of Maj., General (designated Chief Military Intelligence Adviser) to assist the Secretary, R and AW.
www.bharat-rakshak.com /LANCER/idr00001.htm   (2831 words)

  
 Military News: India Considers Pulling Back Peacekeepers From Lebanon
Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee says India is considering withdrawing the nearly 700 soldiers deployed along the Israeli-Lebanon border by the end of the month, when their current term expires.
Defense analysts in India say several countries are worried that the peacekeepers may be allowed greater use of force if the focus in Lebanon moves from peacekeeping to peace enforcement - and do not want to be sucked into any fighting.
India's peacekeeping contingent first went to Lebanon in 1998 to join the two-decade-old U.N. interim force in that country.
www.vnis.com /story.cfm?textnewsid=2092   (719 words)

  
 Home | India Defence
The US considers the civilian nuclear deal with India its 'top concern, top objective and top legislative priority' and is determined to move forward with their strategic relationship in an ambitious way.'We hope very much the Senate will be able to take up and vote on the nuclear dea...
India and Russia intend to make 1,000 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles over the next 10 years thro...
The Indian Military Academy (IMA) is on alert for all possible terrorist threats, IMA Commandant Lie...
www.india-defence.com   (1159 words)

  
 Army Directorate of Military Intelligence - India Intelligence Agencies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
India's military intelligence traces its origins to the appointment in 1885 of Maj. Gen.
Headquartered in Simla, the Department was primarily tasked collection and analysis of intelligence relating to Russian troop dispositions in Central Asia.
Through the 1960s Military Intelligence was largely focused on field security services rather than external intelligence collection.
www.fas.org /irp/world/india/mod/dmi.htm   (163 words)

  
 India, Oman discuss military cooperation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
NEW DELHI: India and Oman, on Tuesday, discussed greater interaction between their armed forces at the first meeting of their Joint Military Cooperation Committee here.
Indian Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee, while visiting the Omani capital of Muscat in March, had said that the strong co-operation in economic and commercial fields could be replicated in the defence field as envisaged in the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the two countries in New Delhi December 2005.
It is tasked with identifying areas of cooperation, including participation by India's Ordnance Factory Boards and defence public sector undertakings in meeting the requirements of spares and inventories of Oman's armed forces.
www.dataentryindia.com /blog/HOT_News.php?print=558   (308 words)

  
 Military Of India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
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www.appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/india_country_military.shtml   (264 words)

  
 India Ups Military Spending - CBS News
This is not at all in discord with the emerging thaw in relations with India."
India will also purchase 11 German-built Dornier 228 airplanes, along with spare engines and ground support systems.
India criticized the F-16 sale to Pakistan, saying it will alter the military balance and negatively affect peace discussions.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/2005/03/29/world/main683814.shtml   (523 words)

  
 :: Bharat-Rakshak.com - The Consortium of Indian Military Websites ::
India, Russia to produce 1000 BrahMos cruise miss...
Though military enthusiasts and lay persons are ecstatic about the prospects of being able to see things from the sky, most of the reactions from governments have been negative.
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery: Sohum Desai brings us images of a war cemetery in Kanchanaburi, that is home to the final resting place of eleven men of the army of undivided India.
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 military jobs india - indian defence job - civilian military jobs india   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. military's indefinite detention of an Associated Press photographer in Iraq, without charges, is an outrage and should be seen as such by the journalistic community, AP editors said Friday.
Military Talent provides military job search and employment services for military members in the...
If you are a veteran, or military service member in the process of career transition...
www.allindiajobs.net /jobcategory/Military-jobs.asp   (679 words)

  
 India Military   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Military expenditures -- percent of gross domestic product: 2.5 percent, fiscal year 2000
Military manpower -- availability: Males ages 15-49, 274,679,455; 2000 estimate
Military manpower -- reaching military age annually: Males, 0,759,607; 2000 estimate
www.desert-voice.net /india_military.htm   (63 words)

  
 Invincible Military - Homeland Security With Unified Field-Based Defence Technology
Rees was the subject of a feature article entitled "Army Doctor Proactive in Trying to Keep Patients and Society Healthy" published in the 05 April 2004 issue of Stars and Stripes.
His military decorations include: the United States Air Force Commendation Medal, the United States Air Force Achievement Medal, the United States National Defense Service Medal, and the United States Air Force Good Conduct Medal, with one oak leaf cluster.
Leffler serves as an Associate of the Proteus Management Group at the Center for Strategic Leadership, US Army War College and is a member of the U.S. Naval Institute.
www.invinciblemilitary.org /articles/bombs_silence.html   (4441 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | South Asia | India-Pakistan military balance
How far these plans actually come to fruition will depend both on economics and upon potential suppliers.
India is seeking to blend Russian, western and local technology in an effort to tailor its military equipment to its own needs.
China remains Pakistan's principal arms supplier, though Pakistan's purchases are modest in comparison to India's.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/south_asia/1735912.stm   (970 words)

  
 India - U.S. Politico-Military dialogue
The two delegations exchanged views on the international security environment, including in the context of post-September 11 developments and the war against terrorism.
They recognized that India and the United States share many common interests in Asia and beyond, which provide the foundation of stronger political and security relations between India and the United States.
They expressed the hope that the Politico-Military Dialogue, together with discussions under the Defence Policy Group, would deepen mutual understanding and cooperation on political and security issues and lead to a more robust defence supply relationship.
www.indianembassy.org /press_release/2002/apr/30.htm   (221 words)

  
 eBay - india military, Militaria, Transportation items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
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Military art print VC Winner, 78th Highlanders in India
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 India-Military,Military of india,History,Geography,Government,States,Political affairs,Foreign relation
The army is headquartered in New Delhi and is under the direction of the chief of the army staff, always a full general.
The chief of the army staff is assisted by a vice chief, two deputy chiefs, a military secretary, and the heads of four main staff divisions: the adjutant general, the quartermaster general, the master general of ordnance, and the engineer in chief
Each command is headed by a lieutenant general.
www.indiabook.info /military.html   (363 words)

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