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

Features

July 4, 2025
India-US strategic defence relations now must translate into the co-development of advanced military platforms

By Manish Kumar Jha

June 30, 2025
India–US trade deal set to move despite the key differences
By Manish Kumar Jha
June 20, 2025
MoD initiates comprehensive review of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, pushes for defence reforms
By Manish Kumar Jha
June 7, 2025
Must Credit DRDO for Operation Sindoor, now what is next for defence R&D?
By Manish Kumar Jha
May 27, 2025
AMCA takes off; MoD calls for industrial collaboration, equal partnership for private & public on a competitive basis
By Manish Kumar Jha

View More Stories

Experts Speak

June 19, 2025
G7: The Swansong

By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)

June 13, 2025
Fortifying India's Air Defence
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
June 13, 2025
The AMCA Race
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
June 13, 2025
Reign of Drones
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
June 13, 2025
Indigenous High-Powered Microwave DEW
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)

View More Stories

Stories from recent issue

Pahalgam Attack Calls for Hardened and Calibrated Response

By Air Marshal R.G.K. Kapoor (Retd)

IAF Aircraft Hacked But Mission Accompalished
By Air Marshal Anil Khosla (Retd)
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
"Our Current R&D Budget is Woefully Short"
—Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
"Will Continue the Policy for Defence Reforms to Boost Manufacturing"
—Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence

View More Stories

News

July 3, 2025
DAC clears 10 capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹1.05 lakh crore under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category
Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on July 3, 2025, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to approximately ₹1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing.
July 1, 2025
Northrop Grumman Leverages Advanced Tech to Build All Three F-35 Lightning II Variant Center Fuselages
(PHOTO RELEASE) Northrop Grumman manufactures center fuselages for all three variants of the F-35 Lighting II stealth fighter at its Integrated Assembly Line (IAL) in Palmdale, California.
July 1, 2025
Air Marshal S. Sivakumar Assumes the Appointment of Air Officer-in-Charge Administration
Air Marshal S. Sivakumar VSM assumed the appointment of Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA) at Air HQ, New Delhi on July 1, 2025.
June 30, 2025
Embraer delivers four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force
Developed for 21st-century missions, the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft has already been selected by 22 air forces and has more than 290 orders
June 26, 2025
GA-ASI Announces Investment in Dutch Technology Innovator Arceon
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces an investment in another Dutch business, Arceon, following the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event held in November 2024.
June 24, 2025
Northrop Grumman's Latest MQ-4C Triton Undergoes Testing with the US Navy
Northrop Grumman Corporation's latest MQ-4C Triton uncrewed multi-intelligence aircraft is undergoing testing with the US Navy's Naval Air Systems Command.
June 21, 2025
Celebration of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) at HQWAC, AFS Palam and AFS Hindan
The 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' was celebrated on June 21, 2025 at Headquarters Western Air Command, Air Force Station Palam and Air Force Station Hindan.
June 16, 2025
Newest Groundbreaking GA-ASI Autonomous Jet Demo Includes Successful Simulated Shoot-Down
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. completed a first-of-its-kind test involving multiple aircraft and advanced software on June 11 that included a successful simulated autonomous shoot-down.
June 15, 2025
GA-ASI Announces New PELE Small UAS for International Customers
Small, Uncrewed Launched Effect Delivers Multi-Mission Capability
June 15, 2025
GA-ASI Adds Saab Airborne Early Warning Capability to MQ-9B
New Capability Will Transform Airborne Early Warning Access and Affordability for MQ-9B Customers
June 14, 2025
Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) at Air Force Academy (AFA)
The Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) was held at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal Hyderabad on June 14, 2025, marking successful culmination of the pre-commissioning training of flight cadets of Flying and Ground duty branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
June 9, 2025
UK MOD Signs Protector Support Contract with GA-ASI
The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence has signed a support and sustainment contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for logistics and maintenance of the Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system.
June 5, 2025
UVision Unveils Game-Changing Aerial Launch Capability for Hero-120
Modular airborne launch system allows flexible deployment from a wide range of utility and attack helicopters, expanding mission options for modern forces
June 4, 2025
Defence Minister holds bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy PM & Defence Minister in New Delhi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence Richard Marles in New Delhi on June 4, 2025.
May 30, 2025
First Centre Fuselage for LCA Tejas Mk 1A Handed Over to HAL
In a significant boost to India's indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, the first centre fuselage assembly for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) by VEM Technologies in Hyderabad on May 30, 2025.
May 29, 2025
Make-in-India played a key role during Operation Sindoor; AMCA Execution Model to allow private sector to further bolster indigenous capabilities; Govt-Industry synergy can make India a developed nation by 2047: Defence Minister
"Make-in-India is an essential component in our national security and it played a key role in India's effective action against terrorism during Operation Sindoor," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
May 27, 2025
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Defence Minister approves Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft Programme Execution Model through industry partnership
In a significant push towards enhancing India's indigenous defence capabilities and fostering a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model.
May 26, 2025
Defence Minister reviews performance of eight DPSUs in meeting with CMDs in New Delhi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a review meeting with CMDs of eight Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) at South Block, New Delhi on May 26, 2025.
May 23, 2025
47th Flight Test Course Officers Graduate with Flying Colours

On 23 May 25, the prestigious 47th Flight Test Course of the Indian Air Force Test Pilot School concluded with a ceremonial Valedictory function, “Suranjan Das Dinner”, at Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE), Bengaluru.
May 19, 2025
GA-ASI Moves Into Ground Testing of New YFQ-42A CCA

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is pleased to move into the ground testing phase of development on the YFQ-42A production-representative test vehicle for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program in preparation for its planned first flight later this summer.
May 19, 2025
GA Integrates Software for USMC Common Intelligence Picture WTI Course

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has successfully integrated the advanced Optix software—developed by General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-i3)—into the US Marine Corps (USMC) Common Intelligence Picture (CIP) for a multi-service Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course.
May 19, 2025
Embraer spotlights multi-mission KC-390 Millennium at DSEI Japan 2025

The KC-390 flies faster, further, and carries more payload than any other aircraft in its class
May 16, 2025
India's fight against terrorism is now part of national defence doctrine, we will root out this hybrid & proxy warfare: Defence Minister at Bhuj Air Force Station

“India's fight against terrorism is not just a matter of security, it has now become a part of the national defence doctrine, and we will root out this hybrid & proxy warfare,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while addressing the air warriors at the Bhuj Air Force Station in Gujarat on May 16, 2025.
May 12, 2025
Embraer successfully concludes KC-390 Millennium demo tour in the US with static display at Joint Base Andrews
Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, is concluding a US demonstration tour of the multi-mission medium airlift and tanker KC-390 Millennium with a static display at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
May 11, 2025
Operation Sindoor not just a military action, but a symbol of India's political, social & strategic willpower: Defence Minister
“Operation Sindoor was not just a military action, but a symbol of India's political, social and strategic willpower,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
May 10, 2025
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth participates in Victory Day celebrations during his visit to Moscow, Russia
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth participated in Victory Day celebrations during his visit to Russia from May 8 to 9, 2025.
May 9, 2025
Second Edition of Tri-Services Future Warfare Course Concludes at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
The second edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course (FWC-02), an initiative to prepare India's Armed Forces for next-generation warfare, concluded at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on May 9, 2025.
May 8, 2025
Operation Sindoor was successfully executed because our formidable & professionally-trained Armed Forces were equipped with high-quality equipment, says Defence Minister at National Quality Conclave 2025
“Operation Sindoor was successfully executed because our formidable & professionally-trained Armed Forces were equipped with high-quality equipment,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while addressing the National Quality Conclave in New Delhi on May 8, 2025.
May 8, 2025
UK Certifies Protector As First of Its Kind Remotely Piloted Aircraft
The UK's Military Aviation Authority has issued a Military Type Certificate to the Royal Air Force's Protector RG Mk1 uncrewed aircraft, also designated the MQ-9B, certifying that it has passed a rigorous airworthiness assessment and verifying it's safe to operate without geographic restrictions, including over populous areas.
May 5, 2025
Defence Minister holds bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart in New Delhi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Defense of Japan Gen Nakatani at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on May 5, 2025.
May 5, 2025
Embraer highlights the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission capabilities at SOF Week in the US
The Special Operations Forces Week (SOF Week) annual conference, that takes place from May 05-07 in Tampa, Florida, is the third stop of the KC-390 Millennium demo tour in the United States.
May 3, 2025
DRDO conducts maiden flight-trials of Stratospheric Airship Platform
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out maiden flight-trials of Stratospheric Airship Platform from Sheopur Trial site in Madhya Pradesh on May 3, 2025.
May 1, 2025
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes over as AOC-in-C Training Command
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command on May 1, 2025. After assumption of his new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to the brave hearts by laying wreath at the Training Command War Memorial.
May 1, 2025
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumes the appointment of CISC
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed the appointment of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff in New Delhi on May 1, 2025. He succeeds Lt General J.P. Mathew who superannuated on April 30, 2025.
May 1, 2025
Air Marshal S.P. Dharkar retires as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force
Air Marshal S.P. Dharkar retired as Vice Chief of the Air Staff on April 30, 2025, on superannuation from the Indian Air Force (IAF), after completion of 40 years of illustrious service to the nation.
May 1, 2025
GA-ASI's MQ-1C Gray Eagle^® ER Featured at US Army's PC-C5
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) supported the US Army's Project Convergence Capstone 5 (PC-C5), which ran throughout March and featured an MQ-1C Gray Eagle^® Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
April 30, 2025
Northrop Grumman's IVEWS Completes F-16 Electronic Warfare Operational Assessment
Northrop Grumman Corporation's IVEWS (Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite) has successfully completed Operational Assessment flight testing on U.S. Air Force F-16 aircraft, demonstrating its effectiveness against advanced radar-guided threats.
April 29, 2025
Embraer showcases the KC-390 Millennium tanker at ARSAG
Embraer Defense & Security is attending the 47th edition of ARSAG (Aerial Refueling Systems Advisory Group) conference, which takes place from April 29 to May 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
April 29, 2025
GA-ASI Delivers MQ-9A Block 5 Extended Range UAS to USMC
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) delivered an MQ-9A Reaper^® Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to the US Marine Corps (USMC).
April 28, 2025
Inter-Governmental Agreement inked with France for 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft for Indian Navy
The Governments of India and France have signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26 Rafale Aircraft (22 Single-Seater and four Twin-Seater) for the Indian Navy.
April 23, 2025
Those behind the cowardly terror attack in Pahalgam will soon get a befitting reply, Govt will take all necessary steps: Defence Minister
Every Indian is united, we can never be intimidated by such terror activities
April 23, 2025
Marines Surpass 1,000 MQ-9A Flight Hours As Capabilities Expand
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is proud to announce that the US Marine Corps has passed more than 1,000 flight hours with MQ-9A unmanned aircraft in support of service-level training exercises and weapons and tactics instructor courses.
April 20, 2025
Indian Air Force Participates in Multinational Exercise Desert Flag-10 in UAE
A contingent of the Indian Air Force reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a premier multinational air combat exercise.
April 16, 2025
GA-ASI Announces Technology Investments From Blue Magic Netherlands
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is pleased to announce two businesses that it will invest in from the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event last November: Emergent Swarm Solutions and Saluqi Motors.
April 16, 2025
Commemoration of Birth Anniversary Celebrations of the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh Padma Vibhushan, DFC
On 15 April 2025, to commemorate the 106th Birth Anniversary of the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh Padma Vibhushan, DFC, a bust was unveiled at Astha, Senior Citizen Home, Tughlakabad, Delhi by Air Mshl Vijay Kumar Garg, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command and Air Mshl Jagjeet Singh (Retd) Senior Vice President Air Force Association.
April 11, 2025
DRDO conducts successful Release Trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb 'Gaurav' from Su-30 MKI aircraft
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the Release Trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) 'Gaurav' between April 8-10, 2025 from the Su-30 MKI aircraft.
April 8, 2025
GA-ASI Inks Collaboration Deal With South Korea's Hanwha
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace have agreed to collaborate on the development and production of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for the global defense market.
April 7, 2025
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: ₹2,385 crore contract inked with BEL for Electronic Warfare Suites & aircraft modification kits for Mi-17 V5 helicopters
Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru for the acquisition of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites and aircraft modification kits as well as their installation on Mi-17 V5 helicopters, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force at an overall cost of ₹2,385.36 crore.
April 7, 2025
GA-ASI Expands Targeting Capability for MQ-9B SeaGuardian®
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has demonstrated software that will provide in-flight target updates that will enable the MQ-9B SeaGuardian^® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to close gaps on maritime targets.
April 3, 2025
Embraer and Denel agree on KC-390 Millennium cooperation
Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two leading aerospace companies aims to strengthen the companies' strategic partnership with special focus on Embraer's new generation transport aircraft
April 1, 2025
Sweden confirms acquisition of four C-390 Millennium and secures production slots
This major milestone follows Sweden's signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Netherlands and Austria joining the C-390 Millennium program
April 1, 2025
Portuguese Air Force joins Embraer and The Brazilian Air Force studies to provide KC-390 with ISR capabilities
Cooperation is aimed at developing a modular mission system to allow the KC-390 to perform Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions
March 30, 2025
Indian Air Force to Participate in Multi-Nation Air Exercise INIOCHOS-25
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a prestigious multi-national air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force.
March 28, 2025
MoD inks two contracts worth ₹62,700 crore with HAL for supply of 156 LCH, Prachand to the Armed Forces
Ministry of Defence on March 28, 2025, signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), Prachand, along with training and other associated equipment worth ₹62,700 crore, excluding taxes.
March 26, 2025
Indian Armed Forces to Enhance Operational Efficiency with IG Defence's BLE Tool Tracking System at Key Bases
In a significant move to modernize airbase operations under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is going to adopt an advanced Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Tool Tracking System, after signing a contract with IG Defence and Aerospace, who have won Ministry of Defence's iDEX Challenge for this pioneering technology.
March 25, 2025
Bombardier Defense Announces Order of Two Challenger 650 Aircraft Destined for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions in Australia
Bombardier Defense is pleased to announce that Principle Finance, a renowned provider of customised operating lease for aircraft in Australia...
March 25, 2025
GA-ASI Completes First Flight of Belgium's MQ-9B SkyGuardian®
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Belgian Ministry of Defence completed the first flight of a new MQ-9B SkyGuardian^® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) that will be the first SkyGuardian delivered to Belgium as part of a four-aircraft purchase.
March 25, 2025
Technology Transfer Project Between Lockheed Martin and Pilatus for PC-21
Under the terms of an offset project, Pilatus and Lockheed Martin will partner on the technology and development of avionics and training functionality for its advanced next-generation pilot training system.
March 21, 2025
Chief of the Air Staff Felicitates Outstanding Sportsmen
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, on March 21, 2025, felicitated the meritorious sportsmen of IAF who have excelled at Services, National and International arena, at a ceremony that was held at Air Force Station New Delhi.
March 21, 2025
US Air Force Selects Boeing for Next-Generation Air Dominance Fighter Platform
The NGAD fighter selection builds on Boeing's legacy, establishing a new global standard for 6th generation fighter capability
March 20, 2025
GA-ASI Achieves EMAR/FR 145 Maintenance Organization Approval for MQ-9A and MQ-9B Platforms
European Military Airworthiness Regulator Approves GA-ASI Application Approval Will Make Subsequent Certifications Easier
March 19, 2025
GA-ASI Releases New TacSit-C2^® for Payload Command and Control
New Product Builds on Extensive Experience in Controlling UAS Payloads; Part of GA's Quadratix Software Enterprise
March 12, 2025
Tejas LCA AF MK1 test-fires Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile
Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has successfully conducted test-launch of homegrown ASTRA, Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft.
March 12, 2025
Visit of Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of Air Staff to HQ SAC for Southern Air Command Commanders' Conference
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) visited Headquarters Southern Air Command on March 12, 2025 for the Commanders' Conference of Southern Air Command (SAC) in Thiruvananthapuram.
March 12, 2025
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: ₹2,906 crore contract signed with BEL for Low-level Transportable Radar (Ashwini) for IAF
As part of the Government's efforts to strengthen indigenous defence capabilities of the country, Ministry of Defence has inked a capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad for the procurement of Low-level Transportable Radar, LLTR (Ashwini) at a cost of ₹2,906 crore.
March 12, 2025
GA-ASI's Gray Eagle ER Makes First PLEO Flights
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted its first flight test series of the Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) using a Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) satellite constellation for aircraft communications.
March 12, 2025
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh underscores need for rapid capability enhancements to counter emerging security challenges
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh underscored the need for rapid capability enhancements to counter emerging security challenges in the evolving geo-strategic landscape.
March 10, 2025
CDS General Anil Chauhan highlights the need for developing holistic Counter-UAS System for the Armed Forces
The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) successfully hosted a high-level seminar on "UAS Warfare with Special Focus on Counter-UAS" today in New Delhi.
March 9, 2025
Rajnath Singh becomes first Defence Minister to visit IAF's Institute of Aerospace Medicine in Bengaluru
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Bengaluru, Karnataka on March 9, 2025.
March 9, 2025
First rear fuselage for LCA Mk1A handed over to HAL by Indian private industry in the presence of Defence Minister in Bengaluru
The ceremony is testimony to India's progress towards Atmanirbharta in defence & Govt's commitment to enhanced public-private partnership: Rajnath Singh