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

"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
       

Launch of 6th Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 20 (Yard 130)

April 29, 2024 Photo(s): By PIB

The launch of 'Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 20 (Yard 130)', 6th Barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project, built by MSME Shipyard, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane for Indian Navy, was undertaken on April 29, 2024 at Suryadipta Project Pvt Ltd (launch site of SPPL). The launching Ceremony was presided over by Madhusudan Bhui, INAS, GM NAD (Karanja).

The contract for building 11 x ACTCM Barge was signed between MoD and Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane on March 5, 2021. The availability of these Barges would provide impetus to operational commitments of IN by facilitating Transportation, Embarkation and Disembarkation of articles/ ammunition to IN Ships both alongside jetties and at outer harbours.

These Barges are indigenously designed and built under relevant Naval Rules and Regulation of Indian Register of Shipping. The model testing of the Barge during the design stage was undertaken at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam. These Barges are proud flag bearers of Make in India initiative of Government of India (GoI).

Launch of the 6th Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 20, built by MSME Shipyard, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane was undertaken on April 29, 2024. The Ceremony was presided over by Shri Madhusudan Bhui, INAS, GM NAD ( Karanja).
Indigenously designed & built the Barge would aid in facilitating Transportation, Embarkation & Disembarkation of ammunition/torpedo/missile to Ships both alongside jetties & at outer harbours.