The defense sector has always been a front-runner in adoption of advanced defense technologies. Embracing latest technologies not only helps various countries to reduce fatalities but also to gain a competitive edge over other countries. The undersea warfare space has witnessed drastic technological developments in the recent past. Technologies which were earlier just prototypes have now been turned into actual defense systems.
Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW’s), as the name suggests comprises two separate categories of weapons. Small arms are the weapons which are meant for individual use. On the other hand, light weapons refer to those weapons that require two or three people to operate. Presently, there are more than 1,000 companies around the world producing small arms and light weapons. However, these weapons often result in massive human rights violations and also forced displacement of civilians.
The market for firearms and ammunition is anticipated to expand by more than 3.5% over the projected period (2020-2025). The rise in global terrorism and other insurgent activities has prompted the defense agencies of a number of states to improve their countermeasure capabilities against a variety of threats. Governments including the United States, Russia, China, and India have increased the number of troops stationed around their national borders and the borders of their allies. The expanded deployment of troops necessitated the quick acquisition of weaponry to assure their protection.
In 2019, the global military expenditure was around USD 1.97 trillion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 3.6% and approximately 2.2% of the global GDP. An increase in defense spending indicates the acquisition of new weaponry and ammunition, reflecting the distribution of new contracts by the world's armed forces.
The rise in global terrorism and other insurgent activities has prompted the defense agencies of a number of states to improve their countermeasure capabilities against a variety of threats. Governments including the United States, Russia, China, and India have increased the number of troops stationed around their national borders and the borders of their allies. The expanded deployment of troops necessitated the quick acquisition of weaponry to assure their protection.
Notwithstanding battlefield breakthroughs, the infantryman continues to be the central component of the war machine. From spear and bronze shields to automatic rifles and Kevlar body armor, a force advances and retreats based on what each individual warfighter can accomplish within the working unit; a warfighter is only as effective as the equipment, training, support, and leadership available to him or her.
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