RAIDS is in French, as I'm sure you're aware. The magazine speaks in a concise style - you receive the essentials, without political slant and without noticeable bias. The writing is thorough, the research impeccable.

This is what Soldier of Fortune wishes it was - a REAL military magazine, with REAL military and police articles, and without the rantings of wanna-bes long past their prime. You don't get racism, trashy 'journalism' or ads to become a secret private investigator (well, actually, you do on the last one - some things are universal).

Yes, it's in French, and it's somewhat expensive. But consider this the Jane's Defense Guide of the military/police magazine rack. It is THE magazine for those interested in actual military/police developments, from a nonbiased source.

Although RAIDS is written in French, it is still one of the best modern military magazines around. It has a section with current world military news, well written articles on various armed forces of the world, a section with new weapons and equipment and a final section where a new weapon is detailed. Anyone interested in modern military weapons, equipment and the armed forces of the world will find this a great buy.