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Netherlands / Nederland (see
25, 26, 28, 32)
1 – 200918: Stop Wapenhandel
publishes annual report on arms trade, 2017.
Press Release:
http://www.stopwapenhandel.org/analyse%202017
2 – 210918: 20 pages of questions and
detailed answers on Dutch arms trade policy and facts. One of the
most interesting Dutch Parliamentary documents on the issue of
selling weapons and military technology. [in Dutch]
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/kamerstukken/2018/09/20/bijlage-kamerbrief-beantwoording-vragen-over-rapport-nederlands-wapenexportbeleid-2017/bijlage-kamerbrief-beantwoording-vragen-over-rapport-nederlands-wapenexportbeleid-2017.pdf
4 – 200918: New #missiles tech for
German Dutch Infantry Fighting Vehicle #IFV #Boxer? MBDA unveils
Future Land Indirect Fires concepts | Jane's 360
https://www.janes.com/article/83124/mbda-unveils-future-land-indirect-fires-concepts#.W6OEZTqo6kA.twitter
EUROPE (see
also 30)
5 – 170918: New report by GRIP [in
French]: Do arms exports to Maghreb comply with the Common Position?
https://www.grip.org/en/node/2629
6 – 210918: EU Commission Launches
Industry Consultation on Draft ICP Guidance For Dual-Use Export
Controls https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/ICPguidelines2018
Belgium (see
31)
Bulgaria / Bălgarija
7 – 220918: From fighters to tanks -
Bulgarian firm Jotov & Son Ltd offers all | At AAD2018 defenceWeb
http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53219%3Afrom-fighters-to-tanks-bulgarian-firm-offers-all
Czech Rep. / Česko
8 – 210918: In the past 5 years, the
value of Czech arms exported to KSA reached €144m. "There
is plentiful evidence the Saudi's commit war crimes in Yemen. Czechia
must not close its eyes. It is necessary to immediately halt these
exports," Peter Tkac, @Nesehnuti.
France
9 – 170918: L'article de @LaCroix :
"Un débat sur les ventes d’armes trop timide en France"
https://www.la-croix.com/Monde/debat-ventes-darmes-trop-timide-France-2018-09-17-1200969278?from_univers=lacroix
10 – 180918: 79 French Couach
(http://www.plascoa.com/en/company-profile/)
interceptor vessels helpful for naval blockade on Yemen delivered to
Riyadh. It is not only the UK and US delivering arms to the Islamist
regime in KSA.
https://www.meretmarine.com/fr/content/couach-livre-les-79-intercepteurs-saoudiens
Germany / Deutchland (see
also 4)
11 – 180918: Today in a number of
German regional papers. Konfliktforscherin Simone Wisotzki
"The arms export rules are oke,
but the implementation fails" [in German]
"Exportregeln schärfer
auslegen"
12 – 180918: German controls on small
arms. Sevim Dagdelen (Die Linke): "In 3 years, only 3 end-use
controls have been carried out, and it's ridiculous to send its
investigators to SKorea and not to Saudi Arabia, a country conducting
a criminal war in Yemen. "
https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/kleinwaffen-export-103.html
13 – 180918: Foreign Minister Heiko
Maas (SPD) has solved the problem of the EFA-engines for KSA. The
overhauled engines may return. Maas and Business Secretary Peter
Altmaier (CDU) agreed that certain military equipment will may go to
Saudi Arabia. [in German]
http://www.spiegel.de/plus/heiko-maas-will-die-beziehungen-zu-saudi-arabien-kitten-ist-das-vernuenftig-a-00000000-0002-0001-0000-000159428622
14 – 190918: After Spain, Germany
nibbles away more and more of restrictive arms export policy
concerning KSA.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-arms/germany-approves-arms-sale-to-saudi-after-yemen-war-ban-promise-idUSKCN1LZ2M3
15 – 210918: German
Implementation of post-shipment controls on arms exports to third
countries (PDF) , Deutcher Bundestag
http://dip21.bundestag.de/dip21/btd/19/043/1904350.pdf
Italy / Italia
16 – 190918: Russian Press TV notes:
Italy’s Defense Ministry asks the FA-ministry to clarify Italian
arms recently sold to Riyadh. MK-82 bombs manufactured in Sardinia
and used by Saudi Arabia to kill civilians in Yemen is likely to be
in breach of Italian laws.
https://www.presstv.com/Detail/2018/09/19/574642/Italys-Defense-ministry-asks-clarification-on-arms-sale-to-S-Arabia
Spain / España
17 – 180918: Euro's above human
rights and jobs above lives. Spain prime minister defends weapons
sale to Saudis.
http://www.rappler.com//world/regions/europe/212142-spain-prime-minister-defends-weapons-sale-saudis …
via @rapplerdotcom
18 – 220918: How the King Juan Carlos
helped the Spanish defence-industry in Saudi Arabia. [in French]
Crise entre Madrid et Ryad : comment
Juan Carlos 1er a sauvé Navantia
https://www.latribune.fr/entreprises-finance/industrie/aeronautique-defense/crise-entre-madrid-et-ryad-comment-juan-carlos-1er-a-sauve-navantia-790586.html …
via @latribune
19 – 220918: An overview of Spanish
arms exports to the KSA and the rest of the world.
https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/2018-09-13/espana-armas-arabia-saudi-cuarto-vendedor_1615123/
Turkey
/ Türkiye
20 – 180918: NATO stuck in the middle
of messy, multi-billion dollar weapon sale between Turkey, Russia and
US #F35 #S400
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/17/nato-stuck-in-middle-of-messy-multi-billion-dollar-weapon-sale-between-turkey-russia-and-us.html
UK
21 – 200918: Belgian Defence Research
Organisation @GRIP publishes report on #Brexit and the Defence
industry. https://www.grip.org/fr/node/2622
(The Independent had a SPECIAL REPORT on September 22,
2018, written by Cahal Milmo and Dean Kirby (of the INVESTIGATIONS
TEAM), but I couldn't find it on the site: Brothers in arms:
the Brexit weapons boost).
REST of the world
AFRICA (see
22)
MAHGREB (see 5)
Brasil (see
25)
China / Zhōngguó
22 – 210918: Chinese arms trade to
Africa. Chinese weapon manufacturers are showcasing a wide range of
weapons and equipment at the Africa Aerospace and Defence 2018
(#AAD2018) expo being held in the city of Tshwane, South Africa from
Wednesday to Sunday.
http://english.chinamil.com.cn/view/2018-09/21/content_9294983.htm
23 – 210918: To be expected: China
has protested over the US’ “unreasonable” decision to slap
punitive sanctions on a Chinese military unit for buying Russian
fighter jets and surface-to-air missile equipment.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/2165215/china-hits-back-american-sanctions-over-russian-fighter-jet-and
Russia / Rossija
(see 23)
Saudi Arabia / Al-Arabiyah as
Sa'udiyah (see 8, 10, 12,
13-14, 16, 17-18, 19)
South Africa (see
7)
Thailand / Prathēt Thai
24 – 250918:The military of #Thailand
is ordering #Airbus multirole utility helicopters.
http://www.publicnow.com/view/5B432FA6FAA19F8559D1C438FFFD8C270DD41F07
DEFENCE-INDUSTRY
Airbus
(see 24)
Damen (see
also 32)
25 – 200918: Damen, Saab compete for
Brazilian corvette project | Jane's 360
https://www.janes.com/article/83209/damen-saab-compete-for-brazilian-corvette-project#.W6P_NfZ67X8.twitter
26 – 210918: Africa is a market for
arms manufacturers. Not only China and Russia exhibit, but also
Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Spain etc. For the Netherlands is
present Shipbuilder Damen and sales agent Rob Cannavo.
http://www.aadexpo.co.za/trade-visitors/exhibitor-list
MBDA
(see 4)
WEAPENS
Arms fairs (see
7, 22, 26)
Drones
27 – 200918: An MQ-9 Reaper drone
showed its 1st air-to-air kill of another drone in a controlled
simulation. The successful test showed the USAF that a drone like the
MQ-9 is able to conduct air-to-air combat, much like fighter
aiircraft such as F-15 or F-22
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/09/19/mq-9-gets-first-air-air-kill-training-exercise-air-force-official-says.html
F-35
28 – 210918: (via @FrankSlijper)
Dutch defence minister eliminates budget cap for F-35 purchases,
opening possibility of buying more planes beyond 37 budgetted (€4.7
billion) - “just a formality” that would not require
parliamentary approval? Not sure.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2018/09/20/dutch-defense-chief-opens-door-for-more-f-35s/
Robot weapons / AI
29 – 170918: Most likely
“revolutionary” weapon breakthroughs are advances in computers,
networks, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), according to
Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Indstitute in Forecasting change in
Military Technology 2020-2040.
https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/FP_20180910_defense_advances_pt2.pdf
30 – 210918: States/persons remain
responsible/accountable for their behavior in armed conflict, even if
it involves the use of autonomous weapons. How governments should
manage the rise of Artificial Intelligence #AI is one of the major
strands of open debate the EU.
https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/50465/autonomous-weapons-must-always-remain-under-human-control-mogherini-says-european-parliament_en
OTHER
Defence budget
31 – 220918: A demand for real peace
in Belgium magazine [in Dutch]: Echte vrede is mogelijk is als we de
oorzaken van veel geweld de wereld uit helpen. De extra NAVO
investeringen slorpen de middelen op die nodig zijn voor
investeringen in reële menselijke veiligheid.
https://www.knack.be/nieuws/belgie/voor-echte-vrede-is-het-nog-even-wachten-op-leiders-die-zich-niet-laten-inpakken-door-de-militaire-industrie/article-opinion-1200789.html
Lobby
32 – 190918: Research initiated by
Dutch Ministry of Economics advises more arms export, availability of
skilled labour, stronger cluster and better national and EU position
of Dutch naval sector. (See page 4 for recommendations [in Dutch])
https://www.nidv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Triarii-Economische_Effecten_Marinebouwcluster._Eindrapport.pdf
Research and activism (see
also 1, 5, 9, 21, 29, 32)
33 – 170918: Last month over 40
artists withdrew their work from the Design Museum in London,
following revelations that it had hosted a major arms industry event.
For the next week, you can see their exhibits for free at the Brixton
Rec Centre. #FromNopeToHope
This is a selection from a larger
amount of tweets. Tweets with a relation the Netherlands, arms trade
and defence-industry weight heavier in the selection. If you want to
have them daily see http://twitter.com/martinbroek
