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SP's Land Forces - Issue 6 - 2023

Issue Features

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  MESSAGE
  General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff
  

  I convey my appreciation to ‘SP Guide Publications’ for bringing out a special issue on the occasion of the Army Day - 2024. The edition puts forth a well compiled articulation of issues, pursuits and accomplishments of the Indian Army, over the years.

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  INTERVIEW

  CHIEF OF THE ARMY STAFF
  Striking the Right Balance
  

  In an interview with Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP’s Land Forces, Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande charts the ongoing evolution of Indian Army with a balanced approach that combines platform-centric capabilities with technology-centric enhancements

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  COAS / PRESS CONFERENCE
  Year of Technology Absorption
  By Manish Kumar Jha

  Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande sets out goal for the Indian Army in 2024

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  India Optel Limited: Advancing Opto-Electronics for National Security
  

  India Optel Limited (IOL) is a leading force in the realm of optoelectronics and vision devices, serving as a beacon of technological advancement and commitment to national security.

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  MODERNISATION / WEAPON SYSTEMS
  Indian Army: In Quest of Greater Firepower and Policy Recommendations for Gaps
  By Manish Kumar Jha

  Charting the Future under General Manoj Pande’s Vision for a Tech-Driven Army, the Indian Army is driving ahead for Next-Gen Combat Capabilities

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  OPERATIONS / URBAN WARFARE
  Fighting Terror: Armies in New Urban Warfare
  By Major General Atanu K. Pattanaik (Retd)

  Navigating the realities of Urban Warfare and lessons drawn from the ongoing global fight against terror

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  INDUSTRY / RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
  Defending DRDO: Restructure the Responsibilities
  By Manish Kumar Jha

  A strategic transformation of DRDO is needed to chart a course for excellence in defence technology and a more agile and responsive future

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  REPUBLIC DAY PARADE 2024
  Womanpower in Uniform: Republic@75
  By Major General Atanu K. Pattanaik (Retd)

  India takes a big stride into the future as Women Warriors lead the charge in India’s 75th Republic Day Celebration

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  WEAPON SYSTEMS / ARTILLERY
  Yugoimport – A Global Player in Artillery
  

  Yugoimport-SDPR has constantly innovated itself as a manufacturer of complex weapon systems and defence equipment

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  INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS / DEFENCE PRODUCTION
  Rosoboronexport goes on to work on Technology Partnership Contracts with Friendly Countries
  

  Empowering Global Defence Production through Innovation, Collaboration and Pioneering Technology Partnerships in the evolving landscape of Military Cooperation

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  MAKE IN INDIA / FICV
  Stryker Production under ‘Make in India’?
  By Lt General P.C. Katoch (Retd)

  India explores joint production of Stryker armoured vehicles with the US as part of their Strategic Alliance

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  ARC Spearheads Digital Revolution for Land Forces
  

  ARC (Astra Rafael Comsys Pvt Ltd), the Indian JV Company of Astra Microwave Products Ltd, India and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems of Israel is engaged in specific System areas of Defence Electronics viz, Tactical Communication Systems, Electronic Warfare, Electro-Optic Systems and Signal Intelligence (SIGINT).

• NEWS
  DAC Approves Capital Acquisition Proposals Worth Rs 2.23 Lakh Crore
  

  The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on November 30, 2023, accorded approval in respect of Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for various Capital Acquisition Proposals...

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  NEWS
  iDEX-DIO Signs 300th Contract for Defence Innovation
  

  Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) has reached a milestone with the signing of its 300th contract.

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  NEWS
  India-Germany Military Cooperation Sub Group Meeting Held
  

  The 16th edition of the India-Germany Military Cooperation Sub Group (MCSG) meeting was conducted from December 5-6, 2023 in New Delhi.

• NEWS
  Successful Training Launch of Short-Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni-1’
  

  Training launch of Short-Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni-1’ was carried out successfully from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on December 7, 2023.

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  NEWS
  MoD Inks Rs 5,336.25 Crore Contract with BEL
  

  The Ministry of Defence, on December 15, 2023, signed a landmark contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Pune for procurement of Electronic Fuzes for the Indian Army for a period of 10 years, at a total cost of Rs 5,336.25 crore.

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  NEWS
  India-UAE Joint Military Exercise ‘DESERT CYCLONE’
  

  1st edition of the India-UAE Joint Military Exercise ‘DESERT CYCLONE’ was held from January 1-15, 2024. The UAE contingent was represented by troops from the Zayed First Brigade.

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  NEWS
  Infantry Commanders’ Conference Concluded
  

  37th Infantry Commanders’ Conference was successfully conducted on November 14 and 15, 2023 at Infantry School, Mhow. This biennial conference was presided over by General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).

• Appointments
  

  Lt General Manjinder Singh, took over as the 24th General Officer Commanding in Chief of the Shimla-based Army Training Command on December 1, 2023.
  Lt General Dhiraj Seth, assumed the command of South Western Command, Indian Army on November 1, 2023.

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  Editorial
  By Jayant Baranwal, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

  India celebrated the Indian Army Day on January 15, 2024 with the usual pomp and show with the main parade held in Lucknow for the first time. On this occasion, SP’s Land Forces Editor-in-Chief Jayant Baranwal met Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande and discussed the ongoing transition of the Indian Army under the ‘Modernisation & Technology Infusion’ process.