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CREDIT
LINE Readiness Even in Adversity
With the biennial Singapore airshow around the corner, we are
reminded of the toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken and how
Editor we are yet to put it behind us. The pandemic was just getting into its
Vittorio Rossi Prudente stride as the previous edition of the airshow got underway. Two years
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later, we are again faced with a new, though thankfully less dangerous,
Deputy Editor strain of the virus. Even as the pandemic winds down, increased
Jay Menon regional tensions, such as the brewing tension between Russia and
jay.menon@gbp.com.sg Ukraine, remind us that no matter what, militaries need to be prepared
for any eventuality. The Singapore Airshow presents an opportunity for
Technology Editor
Atul Chandra regional militaries to get together and discuss major issues, even while
atul.chandra@gbp.com.sg getting up close to new technologies, thanks to the wide array of
defence equipment on display.
Managing Editor
Arun Sivasankaran
arun.sivasankaran@gbp.com.sg The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) are well ahead of other combat
arms in the region in preparing for the future battlefield. Singapore’s
ASEAN Correspondent calm and calculated approach towards defence procurement has
Yulian Ardiansyah resulted in its armed forces making dramatic advances in their
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capability as compared to that which existed even a decade ago.
Contributors Other nations in the region have been less successful in their military
Arie Egozi modernisation efforts. Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the
Philippines are all struggling with budget constraints and have simply
Art Director been unable to find the resources needed to upgrade their military
Miamica Khonglah hardware.
maya.khonglah@gbp.com.sg
Web Director As we head towards the start of the international defence exhibition
Elmer Valencia calendar, we are happy to announce that the GBP Aerospace &
elmer.valencia@gbp.com.sg Defence team is stronger than ever before and will be present at four
major international shows in March, providing unmatched live
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coverage from the World Defence Show in Saudi Arabia, Doha
Akshay Satyamurthy
akshay.satyamurthy@gbp.com.sg International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) in
Qatar, DefExpo in India, and Defence Services Asia Exhibition and
Conference (DSA) in Malaysia. Make sure to visit www.gbp.com.sg to
access information about our coverage of these shows.
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