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Tahir Qureshi
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New Delhi: The weakest country of Asia in terms of military and other similar set-ups that we are talking about is Bhutan, which is a mixed monarchy. This country, located between India and China, is considered a unique example of environmental protection. People live a happy life as there is almost no crime in this country. Most people follow Buddhism.
Bhutan is a landlocked country, which means it does not have its own maritime border. Due to this, it has not kept a Navy either. This country does not even have its own Air Force. There is only the Royal Bhutanese Army, with only 7 thousand soldiers. Its job is to protect the borders of the country. There is a Royal Bodyguard for the security of the royal family, whose number is around 2000. Apart from this, there are a thousand volunteer militia.
Bhutan’s army is very small. It does not have any heavy tanks, cannons, fighter jets or advanced missile systems. The army soldiers are seen with weapons like INSAS rifles, AK-47 rifles, pistols and machine guns. Apart from this, there are wheeled armoured personnel carriers provided by India. Overall, the military capability is defensive, not offensive.
Bhutan does not have its own Air Force. It is completely dependent on India’s Eastern Air Command for air defence, medical evacuation and helicopter assistance. The Indian Air Force keeps helping Bhutan by conducting regular air operations here.
Bhutan does not have its own navy or air force, and its army is also small. Despite this, it has stood up as an independent country with help from India. According to the India-Bhutan Friendship Treaty of 1949, India is responsible for Bhutan’s external security, air defence, military training and arms supply. In other words, any attack on Bhutan will be considered an attack on India. This is the reason why China, which has usurped Tibet, does not dare to enter Bhutan.
India has always stood ready to help its friend Bhutan. In 2017, when the Chinese army tried to forcibly build a road in Doklam, Bhutan, Indian forces gathered and stopped it. India has developed roads, bridges and communication networks in Bhutan, which has made rapid movement in Bhutan easier. India’s intelligence agencies keep sharing information on terrorism, insurgency and cross-border infiltration with Bhutan. India’s regional military power provides it with a strong security shield against China.
Bhutan is a landlocked country, which means it does not have its own maritime border. Due to this, it has not kept a Navy either. This country does not even have its own Air Force. There is only the Royal Bhutanese Army, with only 7 thousand soldiers.
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