INDIAN ARMED FORCES CHIEFS ON OUR RELENTLESS AND FOCUSED PUBLISHING EFFORTS

The insightful articles, inspiring narrations and analytical perspectives presented by the Editorial Team, establish an alluring connect with the reader. My compliments and best wishes to SP Guide Publications.

— General Upendra Dwivedi, Indian Army Chief

"Over the past 60 years, the growth of SP Guide Publications has mirrored the rising stature of Indian Navy. Its well-researched and informative magazines on Defence and Aerospace sector have served to shape an educated opinion of our military personnel, policy makers and the public alike. I wish SP's Publication team continued success, fair winds and following seas in all future endeavour!"

— Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Indian Navy Chief

Since, its inception in 1964, SP Guide Publications has consistently demonstrated commitment to high-quality journalism in the aerospace and defence sectors, earning a well-deserved reputation as Asia's largest media house in this domain. I wish SP Guide Publications continued success in its pursuit of excellence.

— Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Indian Air Force Chief

     

 



Army to make MMGs night-capable

Issue: 1 / 2015 By SP's Special Correspondent January 28, 2015

The Indian Army is looking to procure thermal imaging sights for its 7.62mm medium machine guns in service. The Army has stipulated that, "The Thermal Imaging Sight desired by the Infantry should be a light weight and ruggedized device to enable accurate engagement of human target by use of 7.62 mm Medium Machine Gun at night / hours of darkness /poor visibility at an effective range - 1800 meters." Interested vendors have been called upon to specify the technology of Thermal Imaging Sight meeting the requirement for the 7.62 mm MAG-58 2A1 Medium Machine Gun, the FPA and pitch of the detector being offered, whether the sight has been provided with Optical magnification or Digital zoom alongwith the corresponding Field of View of the Thermal Imaging Sight in Azimuth (Horizontal) and Elevation (Vertical), Specify Detection, Recognition and Identification ranges varying from clear night conditions to pitch dark conditions and adverse weather conditions (specify adverse weather conditions). Also, specify the interpretation of Detection, Recognition and Identification ranges in relation to the type of target, and type of controls that will be made available on the Thermal Imaging Sight for user application in operations.