SP's Land Forces - Issue 4 - 2025
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Top News
- Appointments Committee of Cabinet approves one-month extension in service of Chief of the Army Staff
- Prime Minister witnesses 'Bharat Shakti' – a Tri-Services Firing and Manoeuvre Exercise in Pokhran, Rajasthan
- Interim Defence Budget 2024-25 — An Analysis
- Union Defence budget 2024
- Indian Army: In quest of greater firepower and policy recommendations for gaps
- Indian Army Annual Press Conference 2024
- Tata Boeing Aerospace Delivers 250 AH-64 Apache Fuselages, Manufactured in India
Issue Features
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EXCLUSIVESECRETARY DDR&D & CHAIRMAN DRDO
“DRDO is actively working on upgrading India’s radar systems, including the development of advanced radars”
With several advanced technologies and weapon platforms in the pipeline, DRDO continues to embody the spirit of innovation and R&D in defence. In an Exclusive interaction, Samir V. Kamat, Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO, speaks with Manish Kumar Jha on the full and comprehensive range of military technology development, some of them futuristic and groundbreaking for India.
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ARMY AVIATION / INDUCTION
Indian Army Inducts Advanced Apache Attack Helicopters from the US, Boosts Critical Army Aviation Corps
By Manish Kumar JhaThe Indian Army has officially inducted the Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, a formidable platform which will boost the operational capability Army Aviation Corps (AAC). The Apache, an advanced, multi-role combat helicopter developed by Boeing, is widely known for open-desert engagements to high-altitude warfare and urban combat environments.
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INFANTRY / DRONES
FPV Platoons in Infantry Battalions
By Lt General P.C. Katoch (Retd)The Indian Army is planning to raise a First Person View (FPV) drones platoon within each infantry battalion in adapting to modern warfare; to upgrade tactical combat capabilities of reconnaissance, surveillance and precision strikes
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POLICY / REFORMS
MoD Initiates Comprehensive Review of DAP 2020, Pushes for Defence Reforms
By Manish Kumar JhaThis strategic initiative signals a pivotal moment in India’s defence policy evolution, reinforcing the government’s resolve to fortify national security through systemic reform and innovation
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FUTURE SOLDIER / TECHNOLOGY
Exoskeletons for Armed Forces
By Lt General P.C. Katoch (Retd)TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and the DRDO have jointly developed a “passive” exoskeleton designed specifically for the Indian Armed Forces
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WEAPON SYSTEMS / ROSOBORONEXPORT
What will the Russian Tank of the Future be Like?
The Russian tank manufacturer Uralvagonzavod Concern (UVZ) has published a forecast regarding the armored vehicles of the future
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NEWS
Defence Minister Meets His Chinese Counterpart
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, China on June 26, 2025.
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NEWS
Successful Trial of Akash Prime at High-Altitude
India achieved a significant milestone by successfully destroying two Aerial High Speed Unmanned targets at high-altitude in Ladakh by Akash Prime, the upgraded variant of Akash Weapon System for the Indian Army.
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NEWS
MoD Inks ₹2,000 Crore Contract with BEL
Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of Air Defence Fire Control Radars for the Indian Army, worth approximately ₹2,000 crore, under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) category.
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NEWS
DRDO Conducts Successful Flight-trials of Precision Guided Missile-V3
In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out flight-trials of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
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NEWS
MoD Concludes Contracts to Enhance Counter-Terrorism Capability
In a significant move to strengthen the Indian Army’s operational readiness in counter-terrorism (CT) operations, the Ministry of Defence has concluded thirteen contracts under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism.
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Appointment
Lt General Pushpendra Singh assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on July 31, 2025. The General Officer was tenanting the appointment of Director General Operational Logistics & Strategic Movement at Army Headquarters.
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Editorial
By Jayant Baranwal, Publisher & Editor-in-ChiefSP’s Land Forces wishes the Indian Army a very Happy Independence Day 2025! We thank you for your continued service to the Nation!
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