Efforts are on to design and develop indigenously as also acquire transfer of technology

Lt General J.P. Singh is the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Planning & Systems) and is responsible for equipping and developing the capability of the Indian Army. In an exclusive interview to SP’s Land Forces
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Joseph G. Garrett III, Vice President and Deputy Patriot Programs Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS)

Several improvements have been brought about in the design of the Advanced Patriot anti-aircraft and anti-ballistic missile defence system to enhance its capabilities vis-à-vis the earlier variant. Read more

The Asymmetric Battlefield

We need officers in Special Forces who are physically and mentally tough, out of the box thinkers with high initiative, have sharp intellect with creative intelligence, high on adaptability, ready to give/accept blunt advice... Read more

For Speedy Command & Control

Considering that terrorism is here to stay and insurgencies can hardly be wished away, we need to be prepared against these threats compounded by asymmetric warfare being waged by our adversaries Read more

Delayed by Red Tape

Artillery modernisation has been plagued by inordinate delays due to many reasons, but the most relevant factor is the convoluted procurement process put into place to prevent corruption and ensure transparency Read more

Power of Information

The challenges and increasing war fighting capabilities of our adversaries in the 21st century mandate an impetus for providing in-house enablers to conceptualise and gestate state-of-the-art information systems.
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Protecting the Nation with a Cohesive BMS

General Dynamics UK experience of C4I programmes, and delivering interoperability and integration, is key to the success of India’s Battlefield Management System Read more

Thirsting for Killer Drones

Pakistan laments that US drones have killed more civilians than terrorists, vociferously opposes targeting terrorist hideouts, and yet badgers the US for transfer of drone technology. Why? Read more

The Pervez-Parvez Factor

Hatred for India and obsession that Afghanistan is Pakistan’s strategic depth Read more

Terror Reigning

The way forward to deal with the Maoists will require an enlightened and caring political leadership to institute land reforms, efficient administration, and effective police machinery Read more

Business Rendezvous

A forum for meeting and interacting with defence players from across the world, Eurosatory helped decision-makers and industry players obtain information about solutions for security forces Read more

Stealth Overcoat

Developed by BAE Systems’ scientists and engineers, it makes military vehicles and equipment in the field harder to spot Read more

Autonomous and Manoeuvrable

Development of a snake-like technology is under way at the US Army Research Laboratory Read more