'I have found this publication most informative and providing wide coverage on international developments of military interest.' Vice-Admiral J. Mudimu, Chief of the South African Navy The World Defence Almanac is the most up-to-date study of defence forces in the world. As a reference, it provides a comprehensive review of force structures, organisation and inventories. Divided up by separate countries, each entry gives a wealth of information about that country and its defences, including population and size, information on Government, economy and defence policy, information on the size and structure of the Navy, Army and Air Force and the equipment and resources used by each. Highly illustrated with full colour photographs, this publication also includes articles on key issues and contact information for relevant companies.