MoD Revises its Import Ban Decision

In case the domestic industry is unable to supply equipment urgently needed by the armed forces, in the stipulated time frame, or quantity or where there are any other technical issues, specific cases of imports could be taken up to meet immediate requirement

The Infantry — The Buck Stops at its Feet

Infantry the world over has kept pace with the evolution of warfare. However, the Indian Army is lagging behind in its efforts to keep the Infantry comparable to the best in the world as far as its weapon and equipment profile is concerned. The Infantry of the Indian Army is in dire need of all round improvement especially in the areas of survivability, lethality and mobility.

The FICV Saga

The Indian Army is eager to get 1,750 FICV, for which RFI was issued for the third time on June 24, 2021. The proposed combat vehicle could be manufactured in India under the Strategic Partnership initiative.

Xpeller — Protection from Dangerous High Flyers, the Threat from the Air

In an interaction with SP’s Land Forces, HENSOLDT looks back at the successful launch of its Xpeller business globally and its plans for India market

Editor-in-Chief presenting SP’s Military Yearbook to Union Minister for Defence, Mr. Rajnath Singh