The Olympic Games is at risk from terrorist attacks on a number of fronts, all of which must be secured seamlessly. Ensuring the security of competitors during the 2012 London Olympic Games is a task not being taken lightly by the armed forces, and has since been referred to as the largest military operation in peacetime Britain.

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World military spending in 2011 totalled US$1.74 trillion, but in reality, not too much has changed since 2010.

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Defence budget cuts and a first drop in US spending since 1998 ensured military spending in 2011 didn’t exceed $1,738bn.

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In this issue: Mastering military logistics, the latest sniper equipment, leading manufacturers’ UAV strategies, and the next generation of naval training.

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Formerly a major importer of armoured vehicles, the United Arab Emirates has made great strides in domestic production. Berenice Baker talks to Abu Dhabi-based manufacturer Nimr Automotive about its ambitions to join the giants which dominate the sector and sell on the international stage.

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Little compares with the clinical economy and accurate, discriminatory firepower of the sniper rifle. Dr Gareth Evans reports on how asymmetric warfare, fought in both open terrain and confined urban spaces, has brought new sniper technology to the fore.

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Budget measures to relieve acting servicemen of council tax, improve housing and boost R&D have been warmly received.

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Forecast spending for 2012 has been lowered as government officials confirm the UK will pull out of Afghanistan by 2014. Army-technology.com details what the UK Budget 2012 will mean for defence.

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A number of defence programmes have benefitted from motorsport's reputation for innovation and rapid turnarounds. Berenice Baker talks to British motorsport companies Lola Group and Lifeline & Safety Systems, who ventured into the defence market and now devote most of their businesses to military programmes.

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Details of the latest cuts are expected to be announced imminently, but do the numbers stack up? Pádraig Belton looks at the figures.

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