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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

"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
SP's Military Yearbook 2021-2022
SP's Military Yearbook 2021-2022
       

A Word from Editor-in-Chief

SP Guide’s Manish Jha travelled to Bhutan for an exclusive interaction with the Prime Minister of Bhutan over a range of issues which further reaffirm Bhutan’s historic bilateral relations with India

Issue: 06-2024By Jayant Baranwal, Publisher & Editor-in-ChiefPhoto(s): By PMO Bhutan

The integration of Tactical AI and machine learning in defence projects is enhancing the performance and portability of high-performance capacities across various military platforms. In this issue, Manish Jha details how the future of Unmanned Military Aircraft is unfolding with the use of these cutting-edge technologies.

Recently, Blue Origin completed its seventh human spaceflight and the 25th flight for the New Shepard programme. This flight was an example of the expanding possibilities of people going to space. In this edition of the magazine, Ayushee Chaudhary throws light on space tourism with its challenges and excitement through recent developments and missions. Though currently accessible only to billionaires, it holds the potential to expose a wider set of people to the views of earth’s horizon and zero-G experiences in the future.

PRIME MINISTER OF BHUTAN TSHERING TOBGAY IN CONVERSATION WITH MANISH K. JHA (CONSULTING & CONTRIBUTING EDITOR) AT PMO, THIMPHU, BHUTAN

In his exclusive interview to Manish Kumar Jha in Thimphu, Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan talks about various issues and the roadmap for Bhutan, embracing new, and advanced technologies for emerging Bhutan. Bhutan holds a unique position providing an alternative model of development and despite the economic pressure within, the country is sticking towards its sustainability programme.

The issue also provides a detailed report of EBACE2024, one of the largest gatherings for the business aviation industry in Europe that concluded after a grand celebration of the industry’s advancements. The show underlined significant deals, displays, announcements, technical advancements, innovation in the aviation industry and its focus on sustainability.

In his article, Joseph Noronha highlights that revolutionary new engine designs and cutting-edge technologies are essential to achieve net zero carbon emissions goal by 2050. The CFM International RISE is one such programme that with its various RISE technologies is steadily evolving from promising design concepts to functioning components and systems. Alongside RISE, in this edition, Ayushee Chaudhary also brings the CFM LEAP engine family to the forefront as it achieved 50 million flight hours.

In his Last Word, Rohit Goel points out how new horizons for safety enhancements, like the use of Artificial Intelligence, should be continually explored and implemented in the aviation industry.

All this and more in this issue of SP’s Aviation. Welcome aboard and we wish you many happy landings!