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Issue Features
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COVER STORY
Lest We Forget
On the 40th anniversary of India’s victory in the Indo-Pak War 1971, Lt General (Retd) J.F.R. Jacob, the author, who was then the Chief of Staff in the Indian Army’s Eastern Command, narrates how thorough planning, coordination and bold execution led to the surrender of the Pak Army.
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MODERNISATION
Pick Up the Pace
By Lt General (Retd) V.K. KapoorThe emerging threats and challenges mandate that India should be prepared to fight hybrid wars in the future which may involve the armed forces in simultaneously fighting limited conventional conflicts on two fronts...
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AFSPA
Raging Debate on AFSPA in J&K
By General (Retd) V.P. Malik, Former Chief of Army StaffThe debate on the removal of the ‘disturbed area’ tag, and thus revocation of AFSPA from parts of J&K, should be viewed in that light and not as a confrontation between state political leadership and the Army.
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MOUNTAIN STRIKE CORPS
Offensive in the Mountains
By Colonel (Retd) Ali AhmedThe decision on the Mountain Strike Corps (MSC) is not only about the capability and the implications. It is also about the message that India is, by its raisings, sending to China.
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TECHNOLOGY
Modern Trends in Artillery & Navigation Systems
The Indian Army has entered into a period of massive 155mm gun acquisition either through global tendering or through indigenous efforts.
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ARMY’S VALOUR
Exercise Sudarshan Shakti
By Special CorrespondentThe exercise aims to test and confirm fresh concepts, manoeuvres and structures that will finally allow one of the world’s largest land forces to fight its next war more nimbly...
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DIPLOMACY
Indo-Afghan Strategic Alliance
By Lt General (Retd) Harwant SinghWhile a trade agreement between India and Afghanistan makes sense, more so if Pakistan too is taken on board; it is the term “strategic alliance”, covering many areas...
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DIPLOMACY
Harmony & Collaboration in Asia-Pacific Region
By Lt General (Retd) P.C. KatochSouth East Asia in tandem with East Asia is likely to be the arena of future US-China power tussle.
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ARMY’S VALOUR
President Creates History
President Patil became the first Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces to ride on a T-90 main battle tank, during Exercise Sudarshan Shakti
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TECHNOLOGY
Geospatial Intelligence and C4I2
By Lt General (Retd) P.C. KatochIn times to come, as India emerges as a global player and also gets increasingly involved in the UN-backed conflict management activities...
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FIRST
Army’s First Mobile Robot
The remotely operated vehicle Daksh will come handy for anti-terrorist operations in addition to the battlefield exigencies, and will be an asset for the bomb disposal units of the Army
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