SP's Land Forces - Issue 03 - 2014
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Issue Features
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SOUTH EAST ASIA
The Philippine Army – Developing a Modernisation Strategy
By David SawThe Philippine Army has a proud history. However, it is now entering one of the most important periods of its history as it seeks to modernise to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
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OPERATIONS
Urban Warfare
By Lt General (Retd) V.K. KapoorAt tactical levels urban combat in Indian Army is referred to as Built Up Area (BUA) operations, i.e. fighting in towns and cities.
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INTERVIEW
'In the current threat scenario and also in the futuristic scenario, the AD guns will remain very much relevant'
Lt General V.K. Saxena, Director General of Army Air Defence, Indian Army
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SOUTH ASIA
Powering India-China Relations
By Lt General (Retd) P.C. KatochPost the Indian elections in India, Wei Wei, Chinese Ambassador at New Delhi, wrote an Op-ed in the Economic Times titled ‘India’s Economic Takeoff’...
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MARKETING FEATURE
In the Spotlight: Destined to Win
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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SOUTH ASIA
Indian Prime Minister's Splendid Initiative – Rejuvenating SAARC
By Lt General (Retd) P.C. KatochPrime Minister Na rendra Modi deserves all the praise for inviting heads of governments/head of states of all the seven countries that form part of SAARC...
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FOCUS / INDIA
New Leadership
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which has come to form the government on a development plank has begun in right earnest. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading from the front in providing a stable, strong and sustainable government, having initiated measures to give the economy a much-needed vibrancy. Here are some of the key-players...
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FOCUS / INDIA
Defence Challenges Facing India
By Lt General (Retd) V.K. KapoorThe Service Headquarters function as attached offices to the Ministry of Defence, working under archaic and outmoded rules of business
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FOCUS / INDIA
A Relook at the Chief of Defence Staff/Permanent Chairman COSC
By Lt General (Retd) V.K. KapoorThe Naresh Chandra task force on national security set up by the UPA Government in June 2012, in its report recommended a permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee to exercise “administrative control” over the nuclear arsenal...
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SHOW PREVIEW
Technologies to the Fore
By R. ChandrakanthDefence exhibitions across the world attract considerable attention, but one which is a must attend is Eurosatory held biennially in Paris.
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MARKETING FEATURE
Unrivalled BMPT-72 Fire Support Vehicle
JSC Rosoboronexport is offering its foreign partners a new product – the BMPT fire support vehicle, which is unique in performance and combat capabilities.
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SP'S EXCLUSIVES
Indian Army for new 9mm pistolsThe Army's Infantry Directorate has announced interest in acquiring an unspecified number of 9mm pistols for regular troops. The proposed weapon is to be used as a secondary weapon both during conventional and sub conventional operations.
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