On social media forums, there was a rage in Nepal and for two days, this neighboring country of India kept scorching in the fire of violence. Corruption and ignoring were also an important reason for this. After this, the youth who landed on the road crossed all limits from Kathmandu to many parts of the country. After this, the Nepal government came to the knees and the Prime Minister had to resign. After this, the army had to take charge.
The army, which protected the country’s borders, also took over internal security and was coup in Nepal. Let us know how powerful is the army of Nepal, the country of Gurkhas, who is considered the most brave in the world and how weak it is in front of India-China?
The Royal Nepali Army made from Gorakhhali, now Nepali army
Nepal’s army is actually considered one of the oldest armies in South Asia. In the year 1550, the Gorkha Empire was established in Nepal. After this, the army was formed in the year 1560, which got the name Gorakhali Army. Then over time, Nepal’s army came to be known as The Royal Nepali Army. There was a monarchy in Nepal for about 250 years. It ended in the year 2007, after which once again changed the name of the army and in 2008 it got the name of the Nepali army.
The army was formed in Nepal in the year 1560. Photo: Getty Images
How much is Nepal’s military capacity?
There are about one lakh infantry jawans and air soldiers in the Nepali army. In August 2018, a report was published by the Himalayan Times, stating that Nepal has a military capacity of about 96000 soldiers. At the same time, another major newspaper from Kathmandu had described this military capacity as 92000. However, according to the website Global Firepower, which tells about the military capacity of all the countries around the world, Nepal has 95000 soldiers.
During the monarchy in Nepal, the heads of all the organs of the army were the king. After the implementation of democracy, the President of the Nepali Army was made the President of the country. However, there is a National Defense Council in Nepal to decide the functioning and policies of the army. It consists of seven members, Prime Minister, Defense Minister, Foreign Minister, Finance Minister, Home Minister, Chief Secretary and Chief Secretary.
According to global fire power, the Nepali army has no fighter plane. Photo: Getty Images
Nepali army is divided into eight divisions
Nepal’s army is divided into a total of eight divisions. Seven of these divisions are located in seven states of Nepal. That is, there is a division each in every state. Apart from this, a division of Nepali army is posted in Kathmandu Valley. Apart from these eight divisions of the army, there are seven independent units. These include Army Aviation Directorate, Special Forces Brigade, VVI Security, Artillery Brigade, Signal Brigade, Engineers Brigade, Air Defense Brigade and Woman Participation in Nepal Army.
In 2004, Nepal spent $ 99.2 million on its army, which was 1.5 per cent of the country’s GDP. However, later Nepal’s expenses on the army continued to increase. According to the trade economics website, in the year 2017, up to $ 405 million was spent on the Nepali army. In the year 2018, there was definitely some shortage in it and it was reduced to $ 397 million.
The army has been landed in Nepal to control the protesters.
This is the real strength of the Nepali army
According to global fire power, the Nepali army has no fighter plane. He has 13 helicopters and three cargo planes in his Air Force. At the same time, the army has 214 armored vehicles but there is no tank. It has 84 cannons drawn, while Nepal does not have a navy.
Even though the Nepali army number is low but it is not underestimated, as a large number of Nepali soldiers are appointed with the recruitment of Gorkha soldiers in India. They also get training in India. Apart from this, American experts have also been training the Nepali army. Also, America also supplies arms and cartridges to Nepal.
The US has also promised to give additional commandos and soldiers to Nepal. Although. In the event of war with India, this agreement of Nepal-US will be ineffective. Apart from this, India also gives weapons, cartridges and equipment to the Nepali army on a large scale. Israel, Germany, Belgium and South Korea also supply weapons to Nepali army.
To protect the boundaries of her country, from the monarchy to democratic governments, the army continued to strengthen the army. Nepal’s army has also participated in many battles. Especially during the United Nepal campaign, the Nepali army fought many battles. Earlier, the Nepali army has also competed with China and the British.
The British had chewed the Nepali army. The Nepali army has also participated in the first and second world war on behalf of the British. Nepal’s army has also been deployed abroad by the United Nations. Nepal’s army has been deployed to handle the situation in Somali, Sierra Leon, Ethiopia and Sudan Home War.
Even today, Gorkha soldiers are recruited in the UK army. Photo: Getty Images
Gorkha soldier in India and Britain’s army
The headquarters of the Nepali army is located in Bhadrakali Kathmandu. The number of Nepali soldiers is definitely less, but they have set an example of their bravery on every front. This is the reason that the British East India Company started appointing Gorkha soldiers in its army. After India’s independence, Gorkha soldiers were also proposed to go to Britain from here. A large number of soldiers also went to Britain. Even today, Gorkha soldiers are recruited in the UK army. At the same time, at the time of independence, all the Gorkha soldiers had opted to live in India, whose Gorkha Regiment is still in India’s army. In this, Gorkha soldiers of Nepal and India are recruited.
The fourth largest India army in the world
Talking about military strength, the Nepali army is nothing in front of its neighboring country of India and China. India is currently the fourth largest military force in the world as compared to the list of Global Fire Power Index-2025. According to this list, America’s dominance in military strength remains intact. After this, Russia is second and China is third. According to the ranking of the Global Fire Power Index, India’s water, land and Air Force have more than one dangerous weapon, fighter plane, tanks, missiles, laser systems as well as dozens of war tools. The Indian Army has 14.55 lakh active soldiers. There are 11.55 lakh military reserves among them. Also, the number of paramilitary personnel is more than 25 lakhs. The army has deadly weapons such as T-90 Bhishma tank, Arjun tank, BrahMos missiles, Pinaka rocket systems and how Hovitzer cannons.
At the same time, the Indian Air Force has 2229 planes. These include 600, 899 helicopters and 831 support aircraft among them. The major fighter plane of India consists of Rafael, Su-30 MKI, Mirage, MiG-29 and Tejas. Apart from these, India is also equipped with Rudram, Astra, Nirbhay, BrahMos, Akash Air Defense System as well as S-400 missile defense system. Talking about the Indian Navy, it has 1,42,251 nine soldiers. Aircraft carriers like nuclear submarines, INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant are also near it. India have a total of 150 warships and submarines.
China’s military strength is in third place
Even though China is in third place in the Global Fire Power Index, its strength has been more judged in media reports. The Chinese Army is expected to have 20-22 lakh active soldiers, it is the world’s largest land power. According to the Global Fire Power Index, China has 6800 tanks. Of these, 5440 are active. The Chinese Airforce has about 3,300 military aircraft. These include fighter plane, transport aircraft, helicopter and special mission aircraft. At the same time, China’s Navy has become the world’s largest navy. According to the Global Fire Power Index, China has left the US behind in the Navy case. It has about 730 warships. These include three aircraft carrier warships, 61 submarines, dozens of dastroars and frigates.
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