INDIAN ARMED FORCES CHIEFS ON OUR RELENTLESS AND FOCUSED PUBLISHING EFFORTS

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
       

Delivery of Diving Support Craft to Indian Navy

Issue: 5/2025

DSC A20, the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft was delivered by Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL), Kolkata to the Indian Navy on September 16, 2025 at Kolkata. The contract for building 5 x Diving Support Craft (DSC) was signed between MoD and Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata on February 12, 2021. DSC A20 is designed to undertake diving operations in coastal waters and is being fitted with state-of-theart diving equipment. The ship is indigenously designed and built under relevant Naval Rules and Regulations of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).