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Bhutanese Military
Being a landlocked country, Bhutan does not have a navy. Additionally, Bhutan does not have an air force. India is responsible for military training, arms supplies and the air defense of Bhutan. The Royal Bhutan Army relies on the Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force for air assistance.
Air Support
In recent years India has helped Bhutan start to develop its military in all areas through military donations and training.[1] Indian Air Force helicopters evacuated RBA casualties to India for treatment during Operation All Clear in 2003.[2]
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newindianexpress.com reserves the right to take any or all comments down at any time. Members of the RBG/RBA/RBP had a self reported happiness of 6.50/10. They had the second highest percentage of people who were very satisfied with their livelihood (30%) and had 0% of people dissatisfied with their livelihood.
85%, the highest of all the occupations, felt as though they were never selfish. They also had the highest self rated health status of any occupation.[3] The Army Chief's visit to Bhutan came days after new satellite images emerged showing China constructing a village east of the Doklam plateau on the Bhutanese side, a region that is considered important for India's strategic interest.
Gross National Happiness
NEW DELHI: Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande has met Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and other top civilian and military leaders of Bhutan in Thimphu with a focus on boosting "enduring" strategic ties.
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