INDIAN ARMED FORCES CHIEFS ON
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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

 
 
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— 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
       

Gripen in NATO mission

April 16-30, 2011

Eight Gripen fighter aircraft from the Swedish Armed Forces is currently taking part in the NATO-led UN mission in Libya. In total the Swedish Armed Forces has up to 130 people deployed for this mission, including ten Gripen pilots, for a period of up to three months.

This Swedish Gripen force is designated FL 01 and is basically the Expeditionary Air Wing which is formed as a part of the EU’s Nordic Battle Group. In addition to the eight Gripen C/D aircraft, FL 01 also consists of a C-130 Hercules. The Gripen force was rapidly deployed from the Swedish Air Force F 17 Wing at Ronneby, Sweden, and all were in place at Sigonella within only two days after the Parliament decision.