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India p.2 Two more divisions are under liesurely
raising; we estimate a readiness date around 2012. Both are to be
equipped with helicopters and lightweight 155mm howitzers. The
acquisition process for Indian Army equipment is completely
dysfunctional despite large sums earnmarked for new weapons. Both
the helicopter program and light medium gun program are encountering
severe bureaucratic delays. A major expansion of paramilitary and border
forces has taken place, further expansion is authorized.
Approximate estimate for combat/combat support battalions
Tank
64 (including new raisings)
Mechanized
45
Reconassiance & Support
4 (More raising)
Special
Forces
7 (more raising, estimated 3)
Special
Frontier Force
7 battalions
Scouts[1]
Ladakh (4+ battalions)
1st
(Himachal)
2nd (Kumaon)
3rd (Garhwal)
[1] There is
considerable misinformation about the Indian Army Scouts:
reported units like the Dogra, Doda, Padar etc Scouts do not
exist but have been proposed at one time or another)
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