Shephard’s Land Warfare International is the only global magazine dedicated to all elements of land warfare. The publication, which is distributed to a hand-picked audience of military and industry leaders, covers all aspects of the land battle.

LWI draws on the expertise of Shephard’s experienced staff of defence writers that span the globe.

The bi-monthly publication supplies readers with all the latest news analysis and keeps them up to date with the technologies and programmes that they need to know about.

The magazine is supplemented by a daily news feed www.landwarfareintl.com, bringing live coverage from major exhibitions and events as well as all the latest company information.

EDITORIAL COMMENT
Strategic guidance

NEWS
• Precision 81mm mortar round tested
• BAE Systems, Qinetiq team for US Army GCV
• David’s Sling set to stun
• BAE Systems wins Swedish ATV contract
• Less lethal smart bullets unveiled

HANDLE WITH CARE
New technologies are beginning to change how grenades are manufactured and utilised, reports Peter Donaldson.

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH…
The US special forces community operates a bewildering array of both standard and non-standard vehicles, finds Scott R Gourley.

LONG-RANGE FORECAST
Continuing many of the system and technology trends established over the past few years, the US Army artillery community continues to fight on the battlefields of today, while simultaneously preparing to meet the challenges of an uncertain future, reports Scott R Gourley.

RUMBLE IN THE URBAN JUNGLE
Operations in Afghanistan and Iraq have prompted armies to adapt their tanks to operate against asymmetric opponents in urban terrain. Ian Kemp discusses recent developments.

HEAVY HITTERS
The 120mm heavy mortar has proven its value in Afghanistan and Iraq. Ian Kemp details the US Army’s search for a new platform to accompany its self-propelled mortars.

UNTO THE BREACH
Once the sole preserve of military police and riot squads, shotguns are an increasingly useful weapon on the contemporary asymmetric battlefield, finds Claire Apthorp.

RAISING SIGHTS
The ability to see and engage targets effectively at night is critical to modern military operations. Scott R Gourley and Peter Donaldson examine recent night weapon sight developments in the US.

PARTING SHOT
THE OFFICE JOB
Brig Gen Camille M Nichols of Program Executive Office Soldier talks to Scott R Gourley about the role of ‘team soldier’ and the benefits her organisation has brought to US forces.

Feb/Mar 2012
(AUSA Winter, DefExpo, FIDAE)

• US Army Artillery
• 120mm Heavy Mortars
• Combat Shotguns
• MBTs

Apr/May 2012
(DSA, IDEB, SOFEX, SOFIC)

• All-Terrain Vehicles
• Asian Modernisation
• Automatic Grenade Launchers
• Special Operations Equipment

Jun/Jul 2012
(Eurosatory)

• MBT Modernisation
• Air Defence Systems
• Squad Support Weapons
• C-IED

Aug/Sep 2012
(Africa Aerospace and Defence, Modern Day Marine)

• Armoured Personnel Carriers
• Vehicle Armour
• Anti-Tank Weapons
• Pistols

Oct/Nov 2012
(AUSA Annual)

• Night Vision
• Acitive Protection Systems
• Body Armour
• Remote Weapon Stations

Dec/Jan 2012/13
(I/ITSEC)

• Close-Quarters Combat Training
• Camouflage
• Load Carriage
• Sniper Technology

Land Warfare International is part of the land and support division in Shephard's internationally renowned publishing portfolio.

LWI has circulation of over 9,900 and each printed copy has a 4 times pass on readership. (Adestra Readership Survey 2010).

Circulation has been further enhanced with the launch of our new free digital editions service.

Shephard's publications are also distributed at all major shows throughout the year.

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