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The Dragon-Bear Hug
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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

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April - May 2023
Stealth Technology for Mechanised Forces
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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

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April - May 2023
IAI in India - A Time for Transformation
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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

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April - May 2023
Lebanisation of Pakistan
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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!

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April - May 2023
The Global Reset
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The Global Reset

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

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April - May 2023
Need to Root Out Terrorism Collectively & Fix Accountability
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Need to Root Out Terrorism Collectively & Fix Accountability

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

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April - May 2023
Need for Defence Industries to Join Hands
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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

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April - May 2023
75th Army Day Celebration
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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’.

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February - March 2023
B05YA01 Combat Module for Armoured Vehicles Upgrade
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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.

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February - March 2023
Missile Systems Procurement
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Missile Systems Procurement

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

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February - March 2023
HENSOLDT SPEXER 2000 3D MKIII RADAR
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HENSOLDT SPEXER 2000 3D MKIII RADAR

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

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February - March 2023
2022: A Tumultuous Year
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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

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February - March 2023
"The Situation Along the Northern Borders is Stable and Under Control, but Unpredictable" - General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff
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"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

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February - March 2023
"We are not 'Downsizing' but 'Rightsizing' our Army"
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"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

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February - March 2023
Indo-Israel Defence Cooperation
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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.

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August - September 2022
Trends in artillery weapons
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Trends in artillery weapons

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

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August - September 2022
Army Chief Visits Nepal
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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

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August - September 2022
Self-sufficiency is a Strategic Imperative for India Now: COAS
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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

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August - September 2022
What Type of Light Tank Does India Need?
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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.

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August - September 2022
PP-15 Disengagement is No Loss to China
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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.

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August - September 2022
Indo-Israel Defence Cooperation
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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.

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August - September 2022
Israeli Defence Minister's Visit to India
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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

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August - September 2022
Indian artillery modernisation
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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

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August - September 2022
Swarm Drones — New Frontier Of Warfare
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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

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Aero India 2021 Special Issue
Scholar Warrior Ethos Of Indian Army — Morals, Ethics And Values
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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

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December 2020 - January 2021
Indian Army in Nation Building
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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

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December 2020 - January 2021
Grey Zone Threats – Implications On Force Structuring
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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.

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December 2020 - January 2021
“We are transforming and restructuring ourselves to meet the challenges of the future”
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“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.

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December 2020 - January 2021
Accuracy, Range Of Lora Missiles Demonstrated In Firing Trials
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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.

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December 2020 - January 2021
1971 – India's Greatest Victory
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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

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10+ mins  |
December 2020 - January 2021

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