Editor's letter

Welcome to the 156th issue of Global Defence Technology magazine.

The humble battlefield soldier has a lot to contend with in this day and age, tasked with performing myriad duties, yet weighed down with ever-greater equipment requirements. The US Army, among others, is seeking to arrest the burdensome load carried by its over encumbered soldiers.

Elsewhere, evolutions in live, virtual, and constructive training provide considerable benefits to militaries around the world, offering immersive and flexible environments in which to practice their craft.

Also, don’t miss out on the latest insight from the team regarding a renewed focus on civil defence, analysis of military airlift trends, examination of Ukraine’s unique defence procurement structure, and much more.

All this and the latest defence industry news, comment, and analysis from GlobalData.

Richard Thomas, editor-in-chief