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India's premier open-source defence intelligence platform — covering every regiment, special forces unit, and operational record of the Indian Army, Air Force & Navy.
"There is no place for a defeated soldier. Either you win or you die."
— Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, PVSM, MC
Combat History
OPERATION SINDOOR
Precision multi-domain airstrikes executed by the Indian Air Force against 9 terrorist infrastructure sites inside Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Rafale jets armed with SCALP-EG cruise missiles (350km range) and HAMMER precision-guided bombs struck all targets without violating Pakistani airspace. Zero civilian casualties. Direct retaliation for the Pahalgam massacre. First combat use of Rafale by the IAF — demonstrating India's ability to conduct deep-strike operations with surgical precision.
Regiments & Units
Special Forces & Maverick Units
Marine Commandos — India's maritime special operations force. Trained identically to US Navy SEALs. First responders at 26/11 Mumbai. Conduct anti-piracy, sub-surface infiltration, and maritime CT globally.
Garud Commando Force — IAF's special operations wing. Airbase protection, combat search & rescue for downed pilots behind enemy lines, and deep-penetration special operations.
National Security Guard — India's federal counter-terrorism force. Spearheaded the Taj Hotel assault during 26/11. VIP protection, hijack response, WMD threat neutralisation across India.
Special Frontier Force — India's most classified SF unit. Raised 1962 post-war. Tibetan warriors. Operated in 1971 Bangladesh liberation. Seized Kailash Range heights in Galwan standoff 2020.