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SP's Land Forces

World's First and Only Army Journal

Founded in 1964, SP Guide Publications had been into niche publishing with their mega brand SP's Military Yearbook. With launch & success of SP's Aviation, in Feb 2004 SP's Land Forces was launched realizing the need of a dedicated journal to address the issues pertaining to Armed Forces. Mr George Fernandes, the then Defence Minister did the honor by releasing the first issue. The bi-monthly got popular soon with its extensive updates, incisive analysis diverse perspectives on various issues, interviews & expert views. Today, SP's Land Forces receives accolades from ministry, senior officials, serving officers, PSUs & industry globally.

With its unique, out-of-line size, SP's Land Forces has carved a niche for itself and thus adding one more laurel to SP's crown.

Army Chief Visit Enhances Defence Cooperation with Bangladesh

Strengthening defence ties and fostering regional cooperation, Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande's visit to Bangladesh highlights the growing partnership between the two nations

4 mins

MBTs-The Present & the Future

The tank must be built first and foremost to be suited to the type of war an army is prepared to fight

8 mins

AVNL-The Rolling Thunder

AVNL IS ONE OF the newest Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) in India.

4 mins

India's Exposed Eastern Flank

The deep-rooted turmoil due to drugs, land rights, and historical divisions has unleashed chaos in Manipur

4 mins

India's Future Tank: Need for a Parallel Approach

The emergence of disruptive technologies and the concept of \"Disruption in Military Affairs (DMA)\" pose new challenges for future warfare, necessitating a re-evaluation of armoured fighting vehicle strategies

8 mins

Lebanisation of Pakistan

Lebanon's post-war era militia leaders became the political leadership and have kept a lock on power ever since. The country remains a nation without an effective governing dispensation. Pakistan seems to be going the same way!

4 mins

Stealth Technology for Mechanised Forces

ON MARCH 14, 2023, the Indian Army signed a contract for procurement of an indigenously developed Integrated Mobile Camouflage System (IMCS) for the mechanised forces with the startup Hyper Stealth Technologies Private limited (HSTPL) which is Delhibased

3 mins

Need for Defence Industries to Join Hands

During his official talks with the Japanese Prime Minister, the Indian Prime Minister talked of the mantra of co-innovation, co-design and co-creation for a deeper and mutually beneficial defence cooperation

5 mins

The Dragon-Bear Hug

TO SAY THAT THE recent three-day visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Moscow for a tête-à-tête with Russian President Vladimir Putin gave Washington goosebumps, would be an understatement. America’s Joe Biden administration had “warned” China not to militarily support Russia in Ukraine

4 mins

IAI in India - A Time for Transformation

30 YEARS AFTER ESTABLISHING official diplomatic relations between Israel and India, the two countries are situated amid an upward trend that has been achieving great accomplishments for both sides

3 mins

The Global Reset

The world is currently witnessing a great churn in geostrategic alliances resulting in a global realignment of security relations and partnerships

4 mins

Need to Root Out Terrorism Collectively & Fix Accountability

\"PM Modi's 'SECURE' vision reflects India's commitment towards multi-dimensional welfare of the region\"

4 mins

75th Army Day Celebration

INDIAN ARMY CELEBRATED ITS 75th Army Day on January 15, 2023 in Bengaluru. It was the first time that the Army Day was held outside the National Capital in order to increase the participation of people, especially the youth in ‘Knowing their Army’.

1 min

B05YA01 Combat Module for Armoured Vehicles Upgrade

THE LIGHT-WEIGHT CATEGORY COMBAT vehicles (IFV, airborne assault vehicles, APC) are able to determine the combat potential of a country’s armed forces due to their application versatility.

5 mins

"We are not 'Downsizing' but 'Rightsizing' our Army"

In an interview with Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP’s Land Forces, covering a wide range of subjects, General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff, talks about how the Indian Army is developing its capability and operational readiness to meet the continuous challenges facing them across the spectrum of conflict

10 mins

"The Situation Along the Northern Borders is Stable and Under Control, but Unpredictable" - General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff

Army Chief General Manoj Pande addressed a press conference ahead of the Army Day on January 15, summarising the year and the current scenario

4 mins

2022: A Tumultuous Year

As curtains fall on 2022, here is a snapshot of the year gone by and the changed geopolitical world that it leaves behind

4 mins

Missile Systems Procurement

All the proposals for procurement of missile systems are under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category

4 mins

HENSOLDT SPEXER 2000 3D MKIII RADAR

Very short-range Air Defence VSHORAD and C-UAS radar

2 mins

PP-15 Disengagement is No Loss to China

Chinese side has pulled back northeast of PP-17A while the Indian troops have pulled back to PP-17. In between is the no-patrol zone which means that India troops can no more patrol up to PP-15.

3 mins

Israeli Defence Minister's Visit to India

As both nations marked 30 years of excellent ties, visit of the Israeli Defence Minister gave an opportunity to review the full range of India-Israel relations and reiterate their commitment to expanding cooperation for the security & prosperity of both nations

5 mins

Self-sufficiency is a Strategic Imperative for India Now: COAS

Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande visited Ammo India 2022 for a special session

4 mins

What Type of Light Tank Does India Need?

There is no denying the need of Light Tank but is there prudence in going for a 25 tonne with similar firepower as T-90 and capable of floatation? It would compromise on protection and other basic fighting features, no matter how much you may load it with Artificial Intelligence (Al), surveillance drones and/or loitering munition.

4 mins

Trends in artillery weapons

Militaries around the world are constantly seeking extension of range of weapons, volume and accuracy of fire

6 mins

Indo-Israel Defence Cooperation

There is a broad consensus between both the countries on further strengthening the bilateral strategic relations and have adopted a 'vision statement' which will pave the way for defence cooperation in the future.

8 mins

Army Chief Visits Nepal

General Manoj Pandey's visit to Nepal was largely ceremonial though it did provide an opportunity to review bilateral defence relations and explore new avenues of cooperation

4 mins

Indo-Israel Defence Cooperation

There is a broad consensus between both the countries on further strengthening the bilateral strategic relations and have adopted a 'vision statement' which will pave the way for defence cooperation in the future.

8 mins

Indian artillery modernisation

The Regiment of Artillery is presently engaged in modernising in terms of equipment and support systems under the ‘Make in India’ initiative

7 mins

Swarm Drones — New Frontier Of Warfare

A new way altogether of releasing force on the enemy, Swarm Drones will play a dominant role in the conflicts of the future, with more and more states and non-state actors using this technology

9 mins

Scholar Warrior Ethos Of Indian Army — Morals, Ethics And Values

The future battlefield scenarios require that we be competent warfighters, but we cannot be competent fighters unless we are as intelligent and mentally tough as we are aggressive and physically rugged

8 mins

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SP's Land Forces Magazine Description:

World's First and Only Army Journal. Founded in 1964, SP Guide Publications had been into niche publishing with their mega brand SP's Military Yearbook. With launch & success of SP's Aviation, in Feb 2004 SP's Land Forces was launched realizing the need of a dedicated journal to address the issues pertaining to Armed Forces. Mr George Fernandes, the then Defence Minister did the honor by releasing the first issue. The bi-monthly got popular soon with its extensive updates, incisive analysis diverse perspectives on various issues, interviews & expert views. Today, SP's Land Forces receives accolades from ministry, senior officials, serving officers, PSUs & industry globally.

With its unique, out-of-line size, SP's Land Forces has carved a niche for itself and thus adding one more laurel to SP's crown.