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SP's Land Forces - Issue 6 - 2015

Issue Features

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  LEAD STORY
  'Our security response system needs to encompass the entire spectrum of conflict'
  

  On January 6, 2016, Lt General V.K. Kapoor (Retd), Editor of SP’s Land Forces, interviewed Chief of the Army Staff General Dalbir Singh in his office...

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  MODERNISATION
  Modernisation Through 'Make in India' – COAS
  By Ranjeet Kumar

  The acquisition process has been prioritised and has been divided into three categories: First is Critical, second is Important and third is Essential.

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  INTERNAL SECURITY
  Pathankot Terror Strike – Pattern Remains the Same
  By Lt General P.C. Katoch (Retd)

  We fail to recognise and acknowledge that there are no non-state actors in Pakistan – each and every one of them is linked to the ISI.

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  TECHNOLOGY
  Infusing Technology to Enhance Training Processes for Modern Warfare
  By Major General Vijay Singh

  Advancements in fields of simulation technology, neuro sciences and sports medicine provide for the desired tools to make training effective...

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  MARKETING FEATURE
  ODU high-speed connector solutions for harsh environment military applications
  

  ODU, a worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing high performance connector solutions and cable assemblies, presents its high speed connector solutions as part of the ODU AMC portfolio to the global market.

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  SOUTH ASIA
  Resumption of Indo-Pak Talks
  By Lt General P.C. Katoch (Retd)

  The breakthrough in Indo-Pak relations during the ‘Heart of Asia’ conference in Islamabad recently is a welcome step close on the heels of the NSAs of the two countries meeting in Bangkok.

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  MARKETING FEATURE
  NATO Calibre Opens New Export Opportunities for MSTA-S
  

  Russia will undoubtedly strengthen its positions in the artillery sector of the world arms market by starting promoting its new 155-mm 2S19M1-155 Msta-S self-propelled howitzer.

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  REMEMBRANCE
  Lt General J.F.R. Jacob – A Legend Laid to Rest
  By Lt General P.C. Katoch (Retd)

  With the mortal remains of Lt General Jacob Farj Rafael Jacob having been laid to rest, a legendry General and a national hero, has transcended from history into eternal history.

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  SP’S EXCLUSIVE
  Army For New 30mm Ammunition For Infan try Vehicles
  By SP’s Special Correspondent

  In what could be one of the largest recent stock procurements of new generation ammunition, the Army has published fresh interest. As part of a drive to beef up its mechanised forces and infantry...

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  SP’S EXCLUSIVE
  Stealthy Push For Non-Stealth Drones At DRDO
  By SP’s Special Correspondent

  January 11, 2016: With DRDO’s Rustom-II MALE UAV still to take to the air, work is currently gathering pace to provide the platform with greater low-observability features.

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  SP’S EXCLUSIVE
  Terror Spurt Revives Infan try Modernisation Push
  By SP’s Special Correspondent

  The atmosphere of terror threats in the shadow of the Pathankot attack and continued threats along the LoC — including intermittent ceasefire violations — has heightened awareness of slow progress in infantry modernisation in the country.

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  SP’S EXCLUSIVE
  No Movement On Army's Hand-launched UAS Push
  By SP’s Special Correspondent

  A routine procurement is now an emergent situation for the Indian Army’s Northern Command, with zero movement over three years in the effort to procure up to 50 hand-launched tactical surveillance drones.

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  SP'S EXCLUSIVES
  Indian Army For New Silenced Pistol

  The Indian Army is scouting an unspecified number of silenced pistols for its special forces and limited number of infantry units. The new RFI makes it clear that the Army is looking for a new platform along with the suppressor/silencer add-on.

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  SP'S EXCLUSIVES
  Army Beefs Up Mini-UAV Requirement

  The Army has a long-standing procurement process on to acquire new mini UAVs, and has just decided it wants a separate additional requirement met by an Indian platform.

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  SP'S EXCLUSIVES
  Indian Army Gets Going On New Future Tank Platform

  Post its major announcement that has had major repercussions for the armoured fleet -- the Indian Army had revealed in August that it is planning to design and develop a new generation, state-of-the-art combat vehicle platform...

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  SP'S EXCLUSIVES
  Indian Army Revives Light BP Vehicle Need

  After a series of stops and starts, the Army has got its requirement for light bullet-proof vehicles going again and is hoping it leads to a definite procurement this time. While the Army has never specifically mentioned numbers, it is understood to be around 100-120 vehicles as part of a final order.