This is a guide to those armour and artillery systems around the world that are in use or under development. Each entry includes details of development, description, variants, specifications, status and manufacturers, complete with photographs to aid identification.
Jane's Armour and Artillery upgrades details information essential for those interested in the world's armour and artillery subsystems that are currently in production, under development or for which it is thought production facilities still exist around the globe. Key contents include: AFV armament, protection, engines, transitions and power packs; Towed and self- propelled artillery upgrades; Mobility; Turrets; Fire-control systems and AFV optics An online subscription to Jane's Armour and Artillery upgrades includes all of the information available to print subscribers plus the addition of regular monthly updates, a minimum of five-years archive, full search functionality and additional imagery and analysis. Visit http //jaau.janes.com to view the list of latest updates, browse the full contents listing and access extracts of the additional images and analysis unique to online subscribers. Ideal complements to Jane's Armour and Artillery upgrades include Jane's Armour and Artillery and Jane's Military Vehicles and Logistics. For the latest defence news and analysis we recommend Jane's Defence Weekly.
Upgrade your subsystems information This essential companion to Jane's Armour and Artillery details those subsystems that are currently in production, under development, or for which it is thought production facilities still exist.
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