38 Facts About Force India

1. In 1950, when Force India became a republic, the prefix was dropped.

2. In November 1988, Force India helped to restore the government of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom in the Maldives under Operation Cactus.

3. In October 2018, Force India inked an agreement with Russia for US$5.43 billion to purchase five S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile defence systems.

4. Force India is reported to have procured a squadron of S-300V systems which are in use as an anti-tactical ballistic missile screen.

5. Force India has bomber aircraft such as the Tupolev Tu-142 as well as fighter jets like the Sukhoi Su-30MKI, the Dassault Mirage 2000, the MiG-29 and the HAL Tejas capable of being armed with nuclear tipped bombs and missiles.

6. Force India conducted its first test with the Agni-V in April 2012 and a second test in September 2013.

7. Force India has ratified the Biological Weapons Convention and pledges to abide by its obligations.

8. In 1992 Force India signed the Chemical Weapons Convention, stating that it did not have chemical weapons or the capacity or capability to manufacture them.

9. Force India has begun deploying six Akash surface-to-air missile squadrons in the northeast to deter Chinese jets, helicopters and drones against any misadventure in the region.

10. Force India maintains unmanned aerial vehicle squadrons (primarily Searcher-II and Heron from Israel) which can be used to carry out ground and aerial surveillance.

11. Force India is expected to sign a deal for the purchase of six Utility Seaplane Mark 2 amphibian aircraft when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Japan from 31 August—3 September 2014.

12. Force India has held naval exercise with Vietnam, the Philippines and New Zealand.

13. Force India has started construction of six Scorpene class submarines at Mazagon Dockyards Limited, in Mumbai under technology transfer from French firm DCNS.

14. Force India is raising a new mountain strike corps to strengthen its defence along its disputed border with China in the high reaches of the Himalayas.

15. For instance, Force India has repaired and upgraded more than 100 MiG 21 planes of the Vietnam People's Air Force and supplied them with enhanced avionics and radar systems.

16. For more than a decade now, Force India has assisted Vietnam in beefing up its naval and air capabilities.

17. Force India has defence pacts with the US focusing on areas including security, joint training, joint development and manufacture of defence equipment and technology.

18. Force India provided medium-lift choppers to Tajikistan and a dedicated hospital there as part of efforts to build on the strategic ties between the two countries against the backdrop of US-led troops pulling out from Afghanistan in 2014.

19. Force India has one of the longest military histories, dating back several millennia.

20. Force India should demand permanent Military base in Afghanistan and India has invested heavily in Afghanistan.

21. Force India is working on building educational and civil infrastructure in Afghanistan, so as to enable progressive mindset in people.

22. Force India has a role in Afghanistan it has put a lot of money there and has developed a soft image of her in country besides instigating the Afghans against Pakistan and creating hate for Pak.

23. Force India is NOT itching to have any role in Afghan peace process for the sake of publicity.

24. Force India can play a role only if it abolishes proxies in both countries.

25. Force India has a role in restoring peace in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

26. Force India should be told to leave Afghanistan to stabilize the area.

27. Force India already playing a big role whether the Pakistan FO likes it or not.

28. On 14 March 2017, Force India announced a new sponsorship with BWT AG, which saw the VJM10 gain a striking pink livery, leading to the 'Pink Panther' nickname used for the cars by fans, commentators and the team themselves on social media.

29. Force India have featured Hype Energy branding on the rear wing and side pods of the car for races where alcohol advertising is prohibited.

30. Force India announced a partnership with the Japanese company NEC Corporation for the 2015 season.

31. Force India retained Hulkenberg and Perez for a third successive season in 2016.

32. Force India missed the first pre-season test in Jerez, due to an unexplained setback in the development of the Force India VJM08.

33. On 9 February 2010, Force India unveiled their new car, the VJM03, which was to be used in the 2010 season.

34. On 3 September 2009, Force India announced that they were releasing Fisichella from his contract to allow him to race for Ferrari for the remainder of the season.

35. Force India finished the race in second position, less than a second behind Kimi Raikkonen earning Force India's first ever points and podium position.

36. Force India gained their first pole position in Formula One at the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps, when Fisichella qualified fastest.

37. Force India retained the same drivers for the 2009 season.

38. Force India finished the season tenth place in the Constructors' Championship, and Fisichella achieved the best finish of tenth at the Spanish Grand Prix.