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Editorial
Briefing - News report including News from the Defence Industry - Robin Adshead
BRIEFING — AIRBORNE - Paul Jackson
BRIEFING — INTELLIGENCE UPDATE - Col Edgar O'Ballance
'Not according to instructions' - The effects of the Soviet experience in Afghanistan will continue to be felt for many years within the Soviet Armed Forces, E. S. Williams discusses the Afghanistan influence.
Electronic ranges in Hong Kong - Robin Adshead reports on the weapons ranges which have made the Colony a world leader
Shooting in the sun and Alouette's au revoir - In two accompanying articles, Paul Jackson reports first from Cyprus on the RAF Tornados' annual armament practice camp, and then from Cyprus again on the role of the Army Air Corps.
The pendulum swings - The British Government recently announced the decision to develop Challenger 2 as the next tank for the British Army. In this article Graham N. Thompson looks at trends in armour technology which is one aspect of this debate.
Hounds of the State - The German Democratic Republic has one of the largest and best armed defence forces for its size in the world. Here Mark Galeotti describes the organisation of the paramilitaries that are just one part of this force.
Book reviews
Eagles of Oman - Oman's strategic position at the head of the Gulf meansthat this small country needs to have a viable defence capability. Sqn Ldr John Clementson reports on the Sultan of Oman's Air Force.
Passing shot
Cover: Tornado F3s of newly-operational No 11 Squadron on their way from Leeming to Cyprus for an armament practice camp. See our feature article 'Shooting in the Sun' on page 118. Paul Jackson
