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The military balance 2014 contains regionbyregion analysis of the major military and economic developments affecting defence and security policies and the trade in weapons and other military equipment. The military balance 2015 iiss 18 febrero, 2015 por felipe sahagun 0 comentarios the military balance is the international institute for strategic studies annual assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 171 countries worldwide. Visit the iiss official website the military balance blog. The military balance 2015 space debris united launch alliance. Military expenditure figures are presented in united states dollars based on either constant or current exchange rates. Iiss books and journals reflect the authoritative analysis of our research programmes and cover security and foreignpolicy topics. Which nations operate different types of aircraft, helicopters, ships and armoured vehicles, and how many by country. Volume 120, 2020 vol 119, 2019 vol 118, 2018 vol 117, 2017 vol 116, 2016 vol 115, 2015 vol 114, 2014 vol 1, 20 vol 112, 2012 vol 111, 2011 vol 110, 2010 vol. It is the primary independent source of accurate, objective information on international strategic issues for politicians. It is an essential resource for those involved in security policymaking, analysis and research.
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