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LINE An Unprecedented Situation
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has caused devastation on a global
scale bringing the world economy to its knees. In the highly
Editor interconnected modern world, the spread of this deadly virus, which
Vittorio Rossi Prudente originated in China, has been swift and unstoppable. While doomsday
vittorio.prudente@gbp.com.sg scenarios abound, it appears that the spread of Covid-19 can be
Deputy Editor halted with nationwide lockdowns and strict social distancing
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The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted almost every sphere of modern
Technology Editor
Atul Chandra life as we know it. An immediate effect for the global aerospace and
atul.chandra@gbp.com.sg defence industry, apart from the suspension of air travel and the
grounding of aircraft in most parts of the world, has been the
Singapore Bureau Chief cancellation of important show events around the world. While the
Aprajita Anil Singapore Air Show went ahead on a much diminished scale, many
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aerospace and defence shows since then have been cancelled and it
US Bureau Chief is as yet uncertain as to when such events will commence again. As
Arun Sivasankaran the leading Asian publication that is present at industry tradeshows
arun.sivasankaran@gbp.com.sg worldwide, we assure you that GBP Aerospace & Defence will be
Contributors ready to report the latest news and events on-site from these shows,
Tamir Eshel when normal business resumes.
Art Director Our latest issue covers important topics ranging from hypersonic
Miamica Khonglah technologies, industry mergers and unmanned systems to important
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military acquisitions and industry trends. In addition to the coverage in
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