INDIAN ARMED FORCES CHIEFS ON
OUR RELENTLESS AND FOCUSED PUBLISHING EFFORTS

 
SP Guide Publications puts forth a well compiled articulation of issues, pursuits and accomplishments of the Indian Army, over the years

— General Manoj Pande, Indian Army Chief

 
 
I am confident that SP Guide Publications would continue to inform, inspire and influence.

— Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Indian Navy Chief

My compliments to SP Guide Publications for informative and credible reportage on contemporary aerospace issues over the past six decades.

— Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, Indian Air Force Chief
       

11th Defence Technology & Trade Initiative (DTTI) Group Meeting Held

Issue: 10-2021

The DTTI Group meeting between India and the US was held in the virtual mode on November 9, 2021. The meeting was co-chaired by the Secretary Defence Production, Raj Kumar from Ministry of Defence & PTDO (Performing the Duties of) Under Secretary of Defence for Acquisition and Sustainment from US Department of Defence Gregory Kausner. The DTTI Group meetings are normally held twice a year, alternating between India and the US. Highlights were:

  • Co-chairs agreed on revised Statement of Intent to strengthen dialogue on defence technology cooperation.
  • First Project Agreement for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle under Joint Working Group Air Systems signed since last meeting.
  • Defence Industry Collaboration Forum Virtual Expo conducted to further encourage development of niche technologies.
  • DTTI Group aims to create opportunities for co-production and co-development of defence equipment.

To further encourage US and Indian industries to develop niche technologies under the DTTI Group, the Defence Industry Collaboration Forum (DICF) Virtual Expo was conducted a day earlier on November 8, 2021.