World Military Almanac. 2003

Author: Editorial Committee of the World Military Almanac
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Publishing Date: 2003-12-01
Features: The World Military Almanac is a continuously compiled and published academic and reference tool that densely packs information, primarily documenting new situations and progress in military affairs of countries around the world within a given year. Its task is to take Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, and Deng Xiaoping Theory as guidance, adhere to basic principles, and face modernization, the world, and the future, systematically introducing the fundamental military situations and dynamics of countries around the world within the year in a selective and focused manner. The primary target audience is military personnel at all levels of military agencies, research institutions, academies, and units, while also catering to a broad readership outside the military who are interested in military issues. This volume of the Almanac includes 10 sections: Special Reviews; Major Military Events; Military Surveys of Countries; Military Theoretical Research; Military Technology; Military Construction; International Treaties; World Military Chronology; Special Features; and Color Photos. The time frame for the materials collected in this volume of the Almanac: Generally, it covers from January to December 2002; a few extend to the first half of 2003; certain special topic materials and newly established categories include limited background information from before 2002 to provide readers with more systematic and comprehensive information.