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==Defense==
==Defense==
The supreme command of the Indian armed forces is vested in the President of India. Policies concerning India's defense, and the armed forces as a whole, are formulated and confirmed by the Cabinet.
The supreme command of the Indian armed forces is vested in the President of India. Policies concerning India's defense, and the armed forces as a whole, are formulated and confirmed by the Cabinet.
In April 2024 Indian news sources reported that India received its first batch of 24 Russian Igla-S [[MANPAD|man-portable air defense systems]] and 100 missiles. India and [[Russia]] signed a contract ion November 2023 for the supply of 120 systems and 400 missiles. Although the first systems were supplied from Russia the remaining ones will reportedly be produced in India.<ref>[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-army-gets-portable-igla-s-air-defence-system-heres-all-about-next-gen-missiles-to-be-deployed-at-china-pakistan-borders/articleshow/109133759.cms Indian Army gets portable Igla-S Air defence system; Here's all about next-gen missiles to be deployed at China, Pakistan borders], ''ET Online'', Apr 08, 2024. economictimes.indiatimes.com</ref>
===Indian Army===
===Indian Army===