Editor's letter

Welcome to the latest issue of Global Defence Technology magazine.

Hypersonic munitions are one of the next-generation systems destined to have a considerable influence on battlefield operations, offering a unique stand-off strike capability able to break through existing air defence networks. However, despite Russian claims to the contrary, fielding a true hypersonic missile might be some way off, as the world’s powers continue their research.

Elsewhere, and uncrewed surface and subsurface maritime operations grow in scope as technology matures and access to systems increases. Typically, the US appears as a global leader, although fellow western countries such as Australia, the UK, and France are also among early adopters.

Also, don’t miss out on the latest insight from the team on what happens to naval designs that fail to get selected for warship programmes, the influence of Big Data and AI on defence, insight from Sig Sauer on its aspirations in the UK, and more.

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

Richard Thomas, editor-in-chief