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The insightful articles, inspiring narrations and analytical perspectives presented by the Editorial Team, establish an alluring connect with the reader. My compliments and best wishes to SP Guide Publications.
— General Upendra Dwivedi, Indian Army Chief
"Over the past 60 years, the growth of SP Guide Publications has mirrored the rising stature of Indian Navy. Its well-researched and informative magazines on Defence and Aerospace sector have served to shape an educated opinion of our military personnel, policy makers and the public alike. I wish SP's Publication team continued success, fair winds and following seas in all future endeavour!"
— 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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Issue Features
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LEAD STORY
Power Projection at Sea
By Ayushee ChaudharyUnveiling a 43 feet high statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to mark Indian Navy Day 2023, Prime Minister Modi touched upon India’s Naval history and outlined vision for India’s future in maritime development
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MESSAGE
Message from Chief of the Naval Staff, India
My compliments to SP’s Naval Forces on publishing a special issue on the occasion of Navy Week 2023.
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EXCLUSIVE
CNS INTERVIEW
Charting India’s Naval Power
On the occasion of Indian Navy Day, in a comprehensive interview to Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP’s Naval Forces, Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, gave his insights into the evolving landscape of Navy’s strategies, combat preparedness, modernisation, and HR initiatives
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MAKE IN INDIA / REFORMS
Boosting Atmanirbhar Bharat
By Vice Admiral A.K. Chawla (Retd)Five measures to transform India’s journey towards self-sufficiency in defence manufacturing
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STRATEGIC AFFAIRS / INDO-PACIFIC
Navigating the Indo-Pacific Chessboard
By Lt General P.C. Katoch (Retd)Unraveling the Geopolitical and Strategic shifts from Maldives to Bay of Bengal
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BILATERAL RELATIONS / INDIA-RUSSIA
Rosoboronexport Ready for New Industrial Partnerships with India
Russia remains one of India’s major partners in the formation and strengthening of its Armed Forces
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WEAPON SYSTEMS / CHINA
Unleashing the Hypersonic Fury
By Vice Admiral A.K. Chawla (Retd)Hypersonic Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles of China pose a deadly threat in the uncharted waters of Naval Warfare
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NEWS
Navantia’s F-110 Programme Ahead of Schedule
Navantia has started the construction process of the second frigate of the F-110 class for the Spanish Navy, thus confirming the speeding up of this programme valued at €4.325 million.
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APPOINTMENT
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan appointed of Dy Chief of IDS (PP&FD) at HQ IDS
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan took over as DCIDS (PP&FD) on December 1, 2023. Prior to taking up this appointment, he was Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations) since August 5, 2023.
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Editorial
By Jayant Baranwal, Publisher & Editor-in-ChiefHeartiest felicitations to all personnel of the Indian Navy on the occasion of Navy Day 2023. This special issue of SP’s Naval Forces marks this occasion.
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