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Netherlands /
Nederland (see also 15)
1 – 210518: 15 Dutch
arms export denials in 2017 on Bahrain, China, Pakistan, Saudi
Arabia, Taiwan, Turkey, UAE, Ukraine, and Vietnam. Broekstukken: Arms
Export Denials (Dutch: weigeringen) 2010-2017
http://broekstukken.blogspot.com/2018/04/arms-export-denials-dutch-weigeringen.html
2 – 180518: Dutch
annual arms export control 2017 [in Dutch] on website of Netherlands
Government to download.
(https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/documenten/rapporten/2018/05/17/het-nederlandse-wapenexportbeleid-in-2017)
4 – 160518: The
Netherlands' defence ministry has outlined its plans to remanufacture
the nation's current fleet of 28 Boeing AH-64D Apache attack
helicopters, with the goal of operating the updated type until 2050.
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/netherlands-targets-apache-remanufacturing-deal-448592/
5 – 140518: Dutch
export of naval C3 equipment to Egypt by undisclosed company (=
Thales Nederland). Value € 9.542.939,82. For OH Perry class in
Egyptian navy.
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/documenten/kamerstukken/2018/05/14/kamerbrief-over-vergunning-voor-export-militair-materieel-naar-egypte
EUROPE
6 – 170518: Retweet
@PWezeman - 2018 reporting by Arms Trade Treaty members has started.
Italy first major exporter to report its arms exports in 2017. But
only includes total numbers and not who received the stuff!
http://www.thearmstradetreaty.org/images/Annual_Reports_2017/Italy_Annual_Report_2017P.pdf
Romania and Slovenia
also reported. But with lot's of details. Like Romania exported 9
rifles to Italy, 20,000 assault rifles to Iraq and 702 grenade
launchers to Saudi
http://www.thearmstradetreaty.org/images/Annual_Reports_2017/Romania_Annual_Report_2017P.pdf
7 – 170518: The real
question is not whether Europeans are pissed off but whether they
will do anything in response to Trump’s actions. The answer is most
likely no.
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/europe/2018-05-15/why-trump-can-safely-ignore-europe
Germany / Deutchland
(see 9)
Italy / Italia
(zie 6)
Spain / España
8 – 150518: Spain
beats its own record with €4.3 billion in weapons exports
https://elpais.com/elpais/2018/05/15/inenglish/1526369634_710320.html
Romania (see
6)
Turkey / Türkiye
(see also 1)
9 – 150518: Turkey
used German spy software on opposition politicians and activists
http://www.dw.com/en/turkey-used-german-spy-software-on-opposition-politicians-and-activists/a-43787769
10 – 150518: Turkey
remains a "priority market" for British weapons, despite
concerns from human rights groups and EU officials over the erosion
of the country's rule of law.
http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/revealed-boom-uk-arms-exports-turkey-eve-erdogans-london-visit-1561968969
UK (see
10, 16)
11 – 170518: An
activist protesting Bristol arms companies explains why they are
putting names and stories to the victims of the arms trade: "We
wanted to show that the casualties from the Bristol arms industry
aren’t faceless."
https://thebristolcable.org/2018/05/voices-why-were-shouting-the-names-of-kurdish-fighters-from-the-rooftops-of-arms-companies/
12 – 160518: We went
to an arms company AGM. Here’s how they justify profiting from war.
https://www.redpepper.org.uk/we-went-to-an-arms-company-agm-heres-how-they-justify-profiting-from-war/
from @redpeppermag
13 – 160518: As
unarmed demonstrators in #Gaza are targeted by Israeli snipers,
remember: in 2017, the UK Government approved £216 million in arms
sales to Israel, including sniper rifles.
http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/exclusive-uk-sells-more-500m-arms-israel-including-sniper-rifles-718473139
Australia
14 – 160518: This how
it goes: Australia is in the middle of a defence boom ($89bn for
naval vessels). Perhaps predictably, it has quickly transformed into
an industry boondoggle designed to protect jobs, particularly
political jobs.
http://www.afr.com/opinion/editorials/defence-procurements-purpose-cant-be-to-protect-political-jobs-20180515-h1032a
Bahrain / Al-Bahrayn
(see 1)
China / Zhōngguó
(see 1)
Egypt / Mişr (see
also 5)
15 – 140518:
According to the Dutch government the Egyptian navy there is no
(often reported e.g.
https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/comment/2018/1/10/the-international-communitys-whitewashing-of-yemen)
maritime blockade against Yemen (this is enforced in harbour and air
fields). The Egyptian navy is only involved in controlling the UN
arms embargo.
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/kamerstukken/2018/05/14/kamerbrief-over-vergunning-voor-export-militair-materieel-naar-egypte/kamerbrief-over-vergunning-voor-export-militair-materieel-naar-egypte.pdf
Iraq / Al-'Iraq
(see 6)
Israël / Isra'il
(see also 13)
16 – 160518: "Assault
rifles. Sniper rifles. Components for aircraft. Ammunition. That is
just a small selection of the export licences granted by this
government to British firms to sell to Israel last year,"
Caroline Lucas began. Caroline_Lucas_takes_UK_Government_to_task_over_arms_sales_to_Israel/
Mexico / México
17 – 170518: 70% of
the weapons recovered from crime scenes in Mexico were purchased in
the US, the international human rights organization Global Exchange
stated, expressing opposition to a proposal by the Donald Trump
government to facilitate the export of armament.
http://www.jornada.unam.mx/2018/05/16/politica/019n4pol
18 – 150518: Heckler
& Koch's trial over an illegal deal with Mexico is about to begin
in Stuttgart. The Oberndorf company has flooded the world's conflict
zones with guns, most famously the G3 and the G36 assault rifles.
http://www.dw.com/en/how-a-german-gunmaker-became-one-of-the-worlds-deadliest/a-43776224
Pakistan / Pākistān
(see 1)
Panama
19 – 140518: Damen
Stan Lander 5612 vessel commissioned into Panama’s Servicio
Nacional Aeronaval on 10 May. The Presidente Manuel Amador Guerrero
(L-403), costed US$16m. It came to Panama from Vietnam, suggesting
that it was manufactured in Damen’s Song Cam Shipyard.
http://www.janes.com/article/80054/panama-commissions-new-stan-lander-5612
Qatar
20 – 160518: How the
Netherlands is involved in arming #Qatar. Leonardo remains confident
it can finalise a contract with Qatar for 28 NH Industries NH90s
before year-end. #Leonardo Heli's is part of the NHI consortium,
along with #Airbus Helicopters and #Fokker.
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/leonardo-still-working-to-finalise-qatar-nh90-order-448422/
Russia / Rossija
21 – 170518: Army
leaders explain why Russia's tiny defense budget is a big threat, but
forget to mention Russian armed forces are not able to fill its ranks
just because of poor working standards and low payments.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/army-leaders-explain-why-russias-tiny-defense-budget-is-a-big-threat
South Africa
22 – 160518: Denel
CEO Zwelakhe Ntshepe resigned from the state-owned arms manufacturer
yesterday, just weeks after Gordhan ordered an investigation into how
Ntshepe allegedly authorised a R1.1m guarantee for embattled North
West Premier Supra Mahumapelo's son.
https://www.iol.co.za/business-report/economy/denels-chief-resigns-as-gordhan-forges-ahead-with-restoring-credibility-14993868
Taiwan / Táiwān
(see 1)
UAE / Al-Imarat
Al-Arabiyah Al-Muttahidah (see
1)
Ukraine / Ukrajina
(see 1)
Vietnam / Việt Nam
(see 1, 19)
Yemen / Al-Yaman
(see 15)
DEFENCE-INDUSTRY
Damen (see
19)
Fokker
(see 20)
Thales (see
3)
WEAPENS
Drones
23 – 170518: Drone
Wars UK new report 'Drone Wars: The Next Generation' shows the rise
in the number of states deploying armed #drones - latest on Drone
Wars UK:
https://dronewars.net/2018/05/17/new-research-shows-rise-in-number-of-states-deploying-armed-drones/
24 – 170518: Google
Employees Are Quitting in Protest of Pentagon Contract for Drones,
Report Says
https://www.christianpost.com/news/google-employees-are-quitting-in-protest-of-pentagon-contract-for-drones-report-says-224051/
Observation
technology (IT) (see 9)
Small Arms (see
17-18)
OTHER
Corruption (see
22)
Defence budget (see
21)
Refugees
25 – 170518: Where
would you mark EU's border? Would it include Bangladesh? The hidden
story of how Europe is exporting militarised borders worldwide
http://www.tni.org/expandingfortresseurope
Research and
activism (see also 12, 24)
26 – 160518: The iron
fist of government lurking behind the invisible hand is itself not so
free market oriented. Use by the Department of Defense of
Indefinite-Delivery Contracts from Fiscal Years 2015 through 2017.
https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-18-412R
27 – 160518: #CRS
report on #AI. Analysts hold a range of opinions on how influential
AI will be in future combat operations. A large number of experts
believe that AI will have at least an evolutionary if not
revolutionary effect. https://fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R45178.pdf
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