Strategic Forces Command
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The Strategic Forces Command (SFC), sometimes called Strategic Nuclear Command, forms part of India's Nuclear Command Authority (NCA). It is responsible for the management and administration of the country's tactical and strategic nuclear weapons stockpile.[1] It was created on 4 January 2003 by the Vajpayee Government.[2] Air Marshal Teja Mohan Asthana became its first commander-in-chief.[3][4]
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Founded | 4 January 2003; 21 years ago (2003-01-04) |
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Type | Integrated tri-services command |
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Commander-in-Chief | Vice Admiral Suraj Berry |
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