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— Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Indian Navy Chief

Since, its inception in 1964, SP Guide Publications has consistently demonstrated commitment to high-quality journalism in the aerospace and defence sectors, earning a well-deserved reputation as Asia's largest media house in this domain. I wish SP Guide Publications continued success in its pursuit of excellence.

— Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Indian Air Force Chief
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Uzbekistan marches towards a path to progressive democracy; tags India the closest friend

By Manish Kumar Jha

Uzbekistan firms up its relations with India as Uzbekistan's First Deputy Foreign Minister Bakhromjon Aloyev calls India the closest friend, during an interaction with Manish Kumar Jha in Tashkent.

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Trump's Victory: What will it unfold for India

By Manish Kumar Jha

For India, one of the most significant aspects of Trump's return will be his approach to China. There is a possibility that Trump will continue to view India through a transactional lens, prioritising trade deficits and economic returns. The role which the US plays as the global tech powerhouse is the model for future growth which cuts across economy to security. In all potential, there are mostly positive signs, rather another defining era for Indo-US relations could unfold if indicators are right. The convergence of mutual interest for both democracies is too obvious.

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India's Second SSBN Commissioned

By Vice Admiral A.K. Chawla (Retd)

The commissioning of the second Arihant-class SSBN, INS Arighaat, marks a significant milestone in India's development of a secondstrike nuclear capability and strengthens its nuclear deterrence

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Defence Budget 2024-25 remains static, puts thrust on military R&D with higher allocation

By Manish Kumar Jha

While the defence budget follows the interim budget, the Government has made an additional allocation of ₹400 crore for innovation in military technologies, a higher allocation to the Agniveer scheme and a massive thrust towards building border infrastructure. However, industry demands a higher capital allocation to achieve indigenous acquisition of 3 lakh crore by 2029.

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“Our focus and priority are to nurture the friendship with India when it comes to international relations” —Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan

In a very exclusive interaction, Manish Kumar Jha speaks with Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in Thimphu, Bhutan over the range of issues which will further reaffirm the historic bilateral relations with India.

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

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    November 12, 2024

    BARC to build Submarine Nuclear Reactor in India
    By Manish Kumar Jha

    The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is set to build a new 190-MW submarine nuclear reactor, marking a pivotal advancement in the country's nuclear and maritime capabilities. The reactor will power P77 nuclear attack submarine-- SSN and S-5 ballistic missiles nuclear submarines --SSBN. This critical tech for national security comes at a time when China has succeeded in building a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship.

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    November 15, 2024

    Why a Trump Win Matters

    By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)

    Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election, achieved despite formidable opposition and alleged deep-state interference, could prompt sweeping reforms in governance. His approach is expected to diverge sharply from past administrations, focusing on global challenges such as the Ukraine war, Middle East instability, radicalism, and tensions with China and Russia.

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