Editor’s Word...

For every event we hear about in the media from the battle zones of Afghanistan and Iraq, whether success or setback, there are hundreds – thousands – of logistical decisions that have brought that event to bear. While not always recognised as the most glamorous side of military operations, logistics is arguably the most important. The processes involved in the maintenance and movement of armed forces include everything from the strategic transport of personnel and equipment, to the design and implementation of housing, storage, and medical facilities; from the ready and timely supply of the most advanced weapon systems and armoured vehicles, to assuring the basic requirements of every single war fighter are anticipated and provided for to ensure he has the right equipment at the right time and place to complete his mission successfully.

G4 DEFENCE, the newest addition to the Jon Philips family, will take a close look at the quiet, unassuming world of military logistics. This is an exciting time to be delving into this sector, with a number of large-scale and deeply consequential programmes underway by armed forces and contractors that will change the way modern forces are able to address the logistical requirements of modern war fighters. I welcome you to this, the first edition of G4 DEFENCE, and am confident that our coverage will bring our readers fresh and informed editorial on this crucial aspect of military operations.

Claire Apthorp Editor

G4 DEFENCE

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Volume 1 Issue 1 May 2010

ISSN 2044-088X

G4DEFENCE

SUPPLYING THE FRONTLINE

LAND 121

PROJECT

OVERLANDER SIMILAR NEEDS AND SOLUTIONS

GOOD TO GO

A view of DSDA Ashchurch

SUPPORTING

HEAVY ARMOUR

SO2 CS MAT HQ Land talks about the challenge

MINIFLITS

How can we achieve better defence equipment availability?

Editor

Clare Apthorp

editor@g4defence.co.uk

Contributing journalists

Shaun Connors Ainsley Fraser Hans Halberstadt

Sales

Davina White

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Directors

Philip Routledge

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Jon James Askew

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Website

www.g4defence.co.uk

Publisher

Jon Philips Ltd 60 Port Street

Manchester M1 2EQ www.jonphilips.co.uk

Cover image

MAN cargo vehicles awaiting assignment at Ashchurch. Crown copyright MoD

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