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LINE Weapons For Evolving Threats

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Vittorio Rossi Prudente As new threats emerge and the modern-day battlefield evolves,
vittorio.prudente@gbp.com.sg militaries around the world are investing in new-age weapons to deter
attacks from adversaries. Hypersonic weapons now form a central
element of the most capable national militaries, thanks mainly due to
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the military edge that countries with such capabilities have over other
Jay Menon
jay.menon@gbp.com.sg nations.
Ukraine’s spirited resistance in the face of Russian aggression has
Technology Editor
Atul Chandra proved just how integral air defence systems are in ensuring the safety
atul.chandra@gbp.com.sg of a nation and its military assets. The global air defence market is set
to grow at a healthy pace over the current decade, with Europe and
the Asia Pacific being the main drivers of growth. With the market
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showing such promise, major defence contractors have been trying to
Arun Sivasankaran
arun.sivasankaran@gbp.com.sg maximise their chances and are forming strategic partnerships that
enhance their market reach.
ASEAN Correspondent In India, a new Army recruitment policy is causing major unrest. Under
Yulian Ardiansyah
yulian.ardiansyah@gbp.com.sg Agnipath,” or Path of Fire, the armed forces will annually recruit 46,000
personnel under the age of 21 but will not be obligated to retain them
after they finish a four-year contract. It remains to be seen if the Modi
Art Director administration will stick to its guns and go ahead with its plan.
Miamica Khonglah
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