ǂThe ǂmilitary balance. 2022 : [ǂthe ǂannual assessment of global military capabilities and defence economics

Published each year since 1959, The Military Balance is an indispensable reference to the capabilities of armed forces across the globe. It is used by academia, the media, armed forces, the private sector and government. It is an open-source assessment of the military forces and equipment inventories of 171 countries, with accompanying defence economics and procurement data. Alongside detailed country data, The Military Balance assesses important defence issues, by region, as well as key global trends, such as in defence technology and equipment modernisation. This analysis is accompanied by full-colour graphics, including maps and illustrations. With extensive explanatory notes and reference information, The Military Balance is as straightforward to use as it is extensive. The 2022 edition is accompanied by a fullcolour wall chart illustrating security dynamics in the Arctic.ISBN : 9781032279008 Cover Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Indexes of Tables, Figures and Maps Editor’s Introduction Part One: Capabilities, Trends and Economics Chapter 1: Domain Trends Domain Trends Defence Budgets and Expenditure Tracked Self-Propelled Artillery: Selected Current and Next-Generation Systems Amphibious Ship Programmes and Capabilities In-Service or In-Development Bomber Aircraft Chapter 2: Defence and Military Analysis Defence Intelligence: Maintaining Relevance in the Open-Source Era Simulation and Defence: Training Benefits and Trends Military Adaptation to Climate Change: Reducing Emissions and Maintaining Military Effectiveness Chapter 3: North America Regional Trends in 2021 United States: Defence Policy and Economics Canada: Defence Policy Arms Procurements and Deliveries Armed Forces Data Section Chapter 4: Europe Regional Trends in 2021 Regional Defence Policy and Economics Spain: Defence Policy and Economics United Kingdom: Defence Policy Arms Procurements and Deliveries Armed Forces Data Section Chapter 5: Russia and Eurasia Regional Trends in 2021 Russia: Defence Policy and Economics Armenia: Defence Policy and Economics Arms Procurements and Deliveries Armed Forces Data Section Chapter 6: Asia Regional Trends in 2021 Regional Defence Policy and Economics China: Defence Policy and Economics Arms Procurements and Deliveries Armed Forces Data Section Chapter 7: Middle East and North Africa Regional Trends in 2021 Regional Defence Policy and Economics Israel: Defence Policy Arms Procurements and Deliveries Armed Forces Data Section Chapter 8: Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Trends in 2021 Regional Defence Policy and Economics Colombia: Defence Policy and Economics Arms Procurements and Deliveries Armed Forces Data Section Chapter 9: Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Trends in 2021 West Africa: Defence Policy East Africa: Defence Policy Central and Southern Africa: Defence Policy South Africa: Defence Policy Regional Defence Economics Arms Procurements and Deliveries Armed Forces Data Section Chapter 10: Military Cyber Capabilities Part Two: Reference Explanatory Notes Principal Land Definitions Principal Naval Definitions Principal Aviation Definitions List of Abbreviations for Data Sections International Comparisons of Defence Expenditure and Military Personnel Index of Country/Territory Abbreviations Index of Countries and Territories The Military Balance has been published annually since 1959. The 2023 edition provides an open-source assessment of the armed forces and equipment inventories of 173 countries, with accompanying defence economics data. Alongside detailed country data, The Military Balance assesses important military issues, region-by-region, and includes graphics to illustrate these as well as noteworthy equipment developments. Maps this year include a focus on Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and select China-Russia military cooperation activities. The book draws on the range of data carried in the Military Balance+ online database, particularly the procurement features in each regional section. The accompanying wallchart explores the military use of outer space, an increasingly important element of defence capabilities, focusing on China, Russia and the United States. For those involved in defence and security policymaking, analysis and research, The Military Balance is an indispensable source.