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The Dragon-Bear Hug

TO SAY THAT THE recent three-day visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Moscow for a tête-à-tête with Russian President Vladimir Putin gave Washington goosebumps, would be an understatement. America’s Joe Biden administration had “warned” China not to militarily support Russia in Ukraine

Stealth Technology for Mechanised Forces

ON MARCH 14, 2023, the Indian Army signed a contract for procurement of an indigenously developed Integrated Mobile Camouflage System (IMCS) for the mechanised forces with the startup Hyper Stealth Technologies Private limited (HSTPL) which is Delhibased

IAI in India - A Time for Transformation

30 YEARS AFTER ESTABLISHING official diplomatic relations between Israel and India, the two countries are situated amid an upward trend that has been achieving great accomplishments for both sides

Lebanisation of Pakistan

Lebanon's post-war era militia leaders became the political leadership and have kept a lock on power ever since. The country remains a nation without an effective governing dispensation. Pakistan seems to be going the same way!

The Global Reset

The world is currently witnessing a great churn in geostrategic alliances resulting in a global realignment of security relations and partnerships

Need to Root Out Terrorism Collectively & Fix Accountability

\"PM Modi's 'SECURE' vision reflects India's commitment towards multi-dimensional welfare of the region\"

Need for Defence Industries to Join Hands

During his official talks with the Japanese Prime Minister, the Indian Prime Minister talked of the mantra of co-innovation, co-design and co-creation for a deeper and mutually beneficial defence cooperation

75th Army Day Celebration

INDIAN ARMY CELEBRATED ITS 75th Army Day on January 15, 2023 in Bengaluru. It was the first time that the Army Day was held outside the National Capital in order to increase the participation of people, especially the youth in ‘Knowing their Army’.

B05YA01 Combat Module for Armoured Vehicles Upgrade

THE LIGHT-WEIGHT CATEGORY COMBAT vehicles (IFV, airborne assault vehicles, APC) are able to determine the combat potential of a country’s armed forces due to their application versatility.

Missile Systems Procurement

All the proposals for procurement of missile systems are under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category

HENSOLDT SPEXER 2000 3D MKIII RADAR

Very short-range Air Defence VSHORAD and C-UAS radar

2022: A Tumultuous Year

As curtains fall on 2022, here is a snapshot of the year gone by and the changed geopolitical world that it leaves behind

"The Situation Along the Northern Borders is Stable and Under Control, but Unpredictable" - General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff

Army Chief General Manoj Pande addressed a press conference ahead of the Army Day on January 15, summarising the year and the current scenario

"We are not 'Downsizing' but 'Rightsizing' our Army"

In an interview with Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP’s Land Forces, covering a wide range of subjects, General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff, talks about how the Indian Army is developing its capability and operational readiness to meet the continuous challenges facing them across the spectrum of conflict

Indo-Israel Defence Cooperation

There is a broad consensus between both the countries on further strengthening the bilateral strategic relations and have adopted a 'vision statement' which will pave the way for defence cooperation in the future.

Trends in artillery weapons

Militaries around the world are constantly seeking extension of range of weapons, volume and accuracy of fire

Army Chief Visits Nepal

General Manoj Pandey's visit to Nepal was largely ceremonial though it did provide an opportunity to review bilateral defence relations and explore new avenues of cooperation

Self-sufficiency is a Strategic Imperative for India Now: COAS

Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande visited Ammo India 2022 for a special session

What Type of Light Tank Does India Need?

There is no denying the need of Light Tank but is there prudence in going for a 25 tonne with similar firepower as T-90 and capable of floatation? It would compromise on protection and other basic fighting features, no matter how much you may load it with Artificial Intelligence (Al), surveillance drones and/or loitering munition.

PP-15 Disengagement is No Loss to China

Chinese side has pulled back northeast of PP-17A while the Indian troops have pulled back to PP-17. In between is the no-patrol zone which means that India troops can no more patrol up to PP-15.

Indo-Israel Defence Cooperation

There is a broad consensus between both the countries on further strengthening the bilateral strategic relations and have adopted a 'vision statement' which will pave the way for defence cooperation in the future.

Israeli Defence Minister's Visit to India

As both nations marked 30 years of excellent ties, visit of the Israeli Defence Minister gave an opportunity to review the full range of India-Israel relations and reiterate their commitment to expanding cooperation for the security & prosperity of both nations

Indian artillery modernisation

The Regiment of Artillery is presently engaged in modernising in terms of equipment and support systems under the ‘Make in India’ initiative

Swarm Drones — New Frontier Of Warfare

A new way altogether of releasing force on the enemy, Swarm Drones will play a dominant role in the conflicts of the future, with more and more states and non-state actors using this technology

Scholar Warrior Ethos Of Indian Army — Morals, Ethics And Values

The future battlefield scenarios require that we be competent warfighters, but we cannot be competent fighters unless we are as intelligent and mentally tough as we are aggressive and physically rugged

Indian Army in Nation Building

The secure environment provided by the Army, ensuring the path to prosperity and development for the country as a whole, is only a part of the larger and ubiquitous role played by the Indian Army in nation building

Grey Zone Threats – Implications On Force Structuring

Grey Zone conflict strategy has also gained traction due to the pre-eminence of the virtual world in governance, social media, domestic life, commerce and trade. Countries poorly governed are more susceptible to such threats. CoVID-19 crisis has further complicated the issue.

“We are transforming and restructuring ourselves to meet the challenges of the future”

“Upon the Western Front, Pakistan continues to embrace terror and terrorism as an instrument of state policy”, said the Chief of the Army Staff General M.M. Naravane, in his opening remarks during Annual Army Day Press Conference 2021.

Accuracy, Range Of Lora Missiles Demonstrated In Firing Trials

ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES (IAI) has recently completed a dual operational firing trial with LORA, the LongRange Artillery Weapon System, a precise ballistic surface-surface strike missile (SSM). The trial was performed as part of IAI’s work plan, testing and proving the production series of the said missile. The test demonstrated the state of the art capabilities of the advanced system to customers. The test also verified certain improvements in electronics and components that contribute to the system’s accuracy.

1971 – India's Greatest Victory

As India celebrates 50 years of victory in the 1971 war with Pakistan, SP’s Land Forces looks at how the Indian Army with the support of the IAF and the Indian Navy, bulldozed its way to the liberation of East Pakistan (later Bangladesh) to achieve one of the greatest victories by any modern-day military