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INDIAN ARMY DAY SPECIAL
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INDIA CELEBRATES REPUBLIC DAY 2024
>> I N T E R V I E W C H I E F O F T H E A R MY STA F F
MESSAGE I convey my appreciation to ‘SP Guide Publications’ for bringing out a special issue on the occasion of the Army Day - 2024. The edition puts forth a well compiled articulation of issues, pursuits and accomplishments of the Indian Army, over the years. The need to remain congruent to the contemporary environment, keeping pace with evolving technologies and countering dynamic threats, remains an enduring one. The Indian Army is alive to these imperatives and has undertaken focused Transformation, towards transitioning into a modern, agile, adaptive and technology enabled, future ready force. I am sure, the readers will get a good understanding of the initiatives underway in the Indian Army, through the leaves of this edition. I wish the team of ‘SP Guide Publications’, the very best in future endeavours. ‘Jai Hind’
IN THIS ISSUE
PAGE 5 Year of Technology Absorption Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande sets out goal for the Indian Army in 2024 Manish Kumar Jha PAGE 6 Indian Army: In Quest of Greater Firepower Under General Manoj Pande’s Vision for a Tech-Driven Army, the Indian Army is driving ahead for Next-Gen Combat Capabilities Manish Kumar Jha PAGE 8 Fighting Terror: Armies in New Urban Warfare Navigating the realities of Urban Warfare and lessons drawn from the ongoing global fight against terror Major General Atanu K. Pattanaik (Retd) PAGE 10 Defending DRDO: Restructure the Responsibilities Strategic transformation of DRDO is needed to chart a course for excellence in defence technology and a more agile and responsive future Manish Kumar Jha
(Manoj Pande) General Chief of the Army Staff
Striking the Right Balance In an interview with Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP’s Land Forces, Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande charts the ongoing evolution of Indian Army with a balanced approach that combines platform-centric capabilities with technology-centric enhancements PHOTOGRAPH: adgpi / X
PAGE 12 Womanpower in Uniform: Republic@75 India takes a big stride into the future as Women Warriors lead the charge in India’s 75th Republic Day Celebration Major General Atanu K. Pattanaik (Retd) PAGE 18 Stryker Production under ‘Make in India’? India explores joint production of Stryker armoured vehicles with the US as part of their Strategic Alliance Lt General P.C. Katoch (Retd) PLUS News in Brief / Appointments
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General Manoj Pande in Siachen, visiting troops stationed at the highest battleground in the world
SP’s Land Forces (SP’s): Under the process of ‘Modernisation & Technology Infusion’, is Indian Army transitioning from Platform centric to technology centric force? Chief of the Army Staff (COAS): Indian Army has embarked on several initiatives towards ‘Modernisation & Technology Infusion’. Major efforts are being made towards Upgrades, New Acquisitions & infusion of Niche technology. Our approach in this endeavour, firmly stands on the edifice of Atmanirbharta. The right balance between ‘Conventional’ and ‘New’ capabilities is being ensured in all the initiatives. We have adopted a balanced approach that combines platform-centric capabilities with technology centric enhancements. While traditional platforms like tanks, guns, missile systems remain crucial for deterrence and defence, integrating technology-centric capabilities can enhance
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