Overview of the armaments industry

SPS MILITARY YEAR BOOK since 1965 2001: J. Baranwal — Editor; Guide Publications, P.B. 2525, New Delhi-110005. Rs. 1725.

THIS IS an interesting publication that has readable material on the strategic concepts, nuclear weapons and technological developments in the armaments industry.

Photos of major weapon systems are used as adjunct to various chapters.

For the military readers the portion on our nuclear programmes and the research and development projects would provide an interesting update.

Obviously, the publishers could not divulge some classified projects, which are in the incubation stage.

The special article on Afghanistan gives us an overview of the Afghan machinery, its strengths and weaknesses.

On the chapters pertaining to India's defence forces, the editor has presented a complete outline of strength, armament inventory and its order of the battle with emphasis on new acquisitions.

Chapter six gives a brief overview of the defence structure and weaponry of other countries in Asia, Middle East and the Pacific region.

The feature on military equipment has adequate details of all the important weapons that are available with the major military powers. Major weapon sales have been incorporated with details.

The diagrams and graphs on various defence structures and organisations are neatly drawn and they provide clarity and easy absorption.

A must addition for all defence units, establishments and "arms trade sectors' libraries."

BRIG. A THYAGARAJAN

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