November 30
***
***
Retweet @TNInstitute: @TNI and
Stop Wapenhandel new research looks at the funds
injected into militarism by western governments in the wake of the
war in Ukraine. It points to the flawed logic driving this response
and highlights its futility in bringing about peace and preventing
future wars. http://tni.org/smokescreen
***
According to #Korean Minister
Won Hee-Ryong x#Saudi crown prince demonstrated “strong will in
#arms industry and #nuclear power cooperation” with South Korea
during the summit with President Yoon Suk-Yeol.
https://tfiglobalnews.com/2022/11/29/south-korea-and-saudi-arabias-defence-ties-bombards-the-american-defence-industry/
***
#Rheinmetall delivers first
Marder Fighting Vehicles #IFV to #Greece. In exchange for the
Marders, Greece will provide #Ukraine with Soviet-made IFVs and other
military equipment to support the country in its ongoing struggle to
repel the Russian invasion.
https://www.army-technology.com/news/rheinmetall-marder-ifvs-hellenic/
***
#Erdogan’s cynical slaughter
of the Kurds – + the West’s Silence – must end. All of
Erdogan’s actions, incl. his charm offensive toward Israel, are
meant to improve his electoral situation. In his view, only an
external war against the Kurds will save him.
https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/2022-11-29/ty-article-opinion/.premium/erdogans-slaughter-of-the-kurds-and-the-wests-silence-must-end/
***
US-China green #diplomacy must
lead to increasing trust, allowing for reduced tensions &
military expenditures. It is the only practical strategy for saving
us from the #catastrophic consequences of both a US-China conflict &
unconstrained #climate change.
https://tomdispatch.com/what-if-the-u-s-and-china-really-cooperated-on-climate-change/
***
Retweet @YorukIsik: Russian
arms exports to Egypt: @USTreasury sanctioned Moscow based M
Leasing's Russian flag roro Angara, itself sanctioned, transited
Bosphorus toward Med en route from Novorossiysk to Alexandria
carrying arms. Rosoboronexport's revenue in 2022 is likely to total
US$10.8 billion.
https://twitter.com/YorukIsik/status/1597377961963196417
***
Retweet @ASDEurope:
ASD welcomes the launch of the #EUDroneStrategy. It
is a cornerstone to make Urban Air Mobility a reality in #Europe and
to develop the necessary U-space services to enable sustainable &
safe drone operations. ASD is fully committed to play its role in the
implementation phase.
https://twitter.com/ASDEurope/status/1597628428316217345
November 29
***
US says Russia abruptly
postpones arms control talks. It said Russia had promised to propose
new dates but had offered no reason for the delay.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221129/p2g/00m/0in/018000c
***
Under the agreement, signed at
the #NEDS military fair and show in Rotterdam, #Fokker will provide
MRO services for #Elbit’s military aviation training programmes.
https://elbitsystems.com/pr-new/elbit-systems-joins-forces-with-fokker-services-group/
***
#Netherlands will not succumb to
US pressure to implement restrictions on exports to China of
#semiconductors – in particular, those manufactured by the Dutch
chip manufacturer #ASML. So said Dutch minister for foreign trade
Liesje Schreinemacher recently.
https://www.worldecr.com/news/dutch-will-restrict-china-chip-exports-on-their-own-terms-schreinemacher/
***
#Poland wants to divert pledged
#German air defenses to #Ukraine
Berlin is unlikely to accept the terms
because they would entail sending German forces into Ukraine.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2022/11/28/poland-wants-to-divert-pledged-german-air-defenses-to-ukraine/
***
'We humiliated
ourselves': Sweden’s bid to join NATO meets continued resistance
from Turkey
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20221128-we-humiliated-ourselves-sweden-s-bid-to-join-nato-meets-continued-resistance-from-turkey
November 28
***
What should be defended
In the dispute over EU arms exports to 3rd countries, Germany is too
timid.
When it comes to joint arms production, Germany de facto refrains from implementing its principles. E.g. Eurofighter: While Germany has refused to export tanks to Saudi Arabia #German supplies for the fighter jets supplied to #Saudi's, which were assembled in the UK, have not been impeded. Even after the #Kashoggi murder, supplies, unlike direct exports from Germany, were only stopped for a short time. By: Michael Brzoska https://www.tagesspiegel.de/meinung/eu-waffenexporte-in-drittstaaten-deutschland-sollte-seine-strengeren-regeln-durchsetzen-8922166.html
***
Saudi ships authorised by
Spanish Foreign Affairs authorized to dock in the Spanish ports. They
are loaded with helicopter gunships. War in #Yemen? No problem.
https://www.publico.es/politica/exteriores-autorizo-barcos-saudies-cargados-helicopteros-guerra-atracaran-puertos-espanoles.html
***
Russia has used up almost 2/3s
of its ammunition reserves, a senior military intelligence analyst
has claimed - enough for another month. Meanwhile, the UK’s MoD
likewise said the evidence demonstrated Russia’s stocks were
“depleted”.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1701800/Ukraine-live-war-news-missiles-shortage-vladimir-putin-zelensky-kherson-iran
’Rusland heeft tekort aan munitie en kan nauwelijks aanvallen' https://www.telegraaf.nl/nieuws/18615747/live-biden-geen-enkele-intentie-om-nu-met-poetin-te-praten
***
At the political dialogue
partnering between Bangladesh and the EU on maritime security was
considered with specific focus on Bangladesh engaging in EU's
Critical Maritime Routes in the Indian Ocean II (CRIMARIO II,
https://www.crimario.eu/en/the-project/rationale-objectives/)
initiative.
https://www.newagebd.net/article/187454/eu-eyes-maritime-energy-cyber-security-coop-with-bangladesh
***
"Moscow is the world center
of anti-feminist, anti-gay, anti-trans hatred, and the refuge of the
“great replacement” theory. By supporting Ukraine, we oppose
these fascist conceptions," wrote Democrat Jamie Raskin and
"Although it still lacks the fight against global warming, such
a misleading redefinition of American war aims, constitutes the
outlook of the coming imperialist left," according to Serge Halimi, Editorial
director of Le Monde Diplomatique #LMD in the December issue.
***
#GKN Aerospace to create
additive manufacturing center of excellence in Texas. GKN Aerospace
expects to transform the facility into its fourth Global Technology
Center to complement existing centers in Sweden, the Netherlands, and
the UK. #Aerospace
https://www.gknaerospace.com/en/newsroom/news-releases/2022/gkn-aerospace-to-create-additive-manufacturing-center-of-excellence-in-texas/
***
Criminal organisations host
sites where they post ransom threats & later leak databases if
the ransom is not paid. The groups research their targets to inflict
maximum damage. Victims range from global corporations, including
military/security firm #Thales
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-28/cyber-black-market-shows-medibank-optus-hack-just-the-surface/101700974
***
Recent ructions in the German French
#FCAS fighter program raise the question of whether the UK could
tempt Germany over to the UK #Tempest programme in order to gain a
rich and experienced buyer. This could come with its own problems,
because big projects need parliamentary approval from the Bundestag.
Germany has also been reticent over
overseas arms sales of the type needed to make the programme viable
(on a continent were most buy US fighters: F-16, FA-18, F-35).
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/11/28/battle-build-europes-next-generation-fighter-jet/
***
#Damen speelde hoog spel (niet
voor het eerst), maar verloor (ook niet voor het eerst). Damen spande
een kort geding tegen #NIOZ aan. Kreeg gelijk van de rechter. Maar
verloor de order van €62mln voor een odnerzoeksschip.
https://fd.nl/bedrijfsleven/1459046/spaanse-scheepswerf-bouwt-onderzoeksschip-nioz-en-geeft-damen-het-nakijken-k1k2caC6y151
***
A downturn in the
#Indonesian economy is obstructing a number of important projects.
The programmes to acquire three more submarines from DSME and six
new-build FREMM frigates to be supplied by Italy’s Fincantieri are
on hold.
https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/naval/column-the-indonesian-navy-large-and-quite-well-equipped-but-with-problems-to-face-naval-gazing/
***
Interview with Bitte Hammargren
of the Swedish Institute of International Affairs on Turkish
greenlight for #Sweden to enter #NATO. It includes the question of
arms trade: many segments of the Swedish society are critical to any
arms deliveries to #Turkey.
https://bianet.org/english/world/270582-there-is-a-limit-as-to-how-far-sweden-can-go-to-meet-erdogan-s-demands
November 27
***
#Qatar was biggest recipient of
#UK arms between April-June 2022
Since it won the right to host the
World Cup in 2010, the tiny but hugely wealthy Gulf state of Qatar
has been granted £3.4bn worth of weapons sales licenses by Britain.
https://leftfootforward.org/2022/11/qatar-is-biggest-recipient-of-uk-arms-between-april-june-2022/
***
Most in Washington are in agreement
that, generally, the push for more oversight on delivered weapons to
Ukraine is a good thing. But experts caution there are credible
limitations to ensuring an airtight account of all weapons given to
Kyiv.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/11/27/biden-ukraine-weapons/
November 26
***
In
Afghanistan, NATO forces might have fired even 300 artillery rounds a
day and had no real worries about air defense. But Ukraine can fire
thousands of rounds daily and remains desperate for air defense
against Russian missiles and Iranian-made drones.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/26/world/europe/nato-weapons-shortage-ukraine.html
November 25
***
1/2 Oude bekende duikt op:
We “verkopen het door daar waar het
asfalt ophoudt”, verklaart John Wichhart uit #Nieuwediep zijn
exporthandel. Als 3de generatie handelt hij al 40 jaar in o.a.
oud-defensiematerieel.
https://magazines.defensie.nl/defensiekrant/2022/46/02_veiling-defensiegoederen_46
Zou ie nu wel goed gecontroleerd
worden?
2/2 ‘De gang van zaken verdient
niet de schoonheidsprijs’, zegt een woordvoerder van het ministerie
van Financiën. Duidelijk is dat voor het vervoer van Rotterdam naar
#Eritrea van de tankonderdelen en Unimogs geen vergunning gegeven zou
zijn.
https://www.groene.nl/artikel/als-het-belangrijk-wordt-slaapt-de-overheid
16/02/07
***
Paul Murphy of People Before
Profit said: "It's entirely inappropriate to have Dutch warships
present in Irish ports. It's yet another breach of what remains of
Irish neutrality."
Retweet @SciteCito: Protests
planned over 'entirely inappropriate' docking of Dutch naval vessels
in Cork https://irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41014406.html
***
On a visit to America, France's
president will confront new problems included on the diplomatic
front. The US does not want China involved to "play a mediating
role" in Ukraine.
https://www.economist.com/europe/2022/11/24/on-a-visit-to-america-frances-president-will-confront-new-problems
***
Retweet @hcssnl: Rusland
kan op dit moment geen precisiewapens maken door gebrek aan Westerse
elektronica, een direct gevolg van de sancties, stelt HCSS expert
@peterwijninga bij @BNR; de Iraanse drones zijn als noodgreep
aangekocht, maar Iran kan de vraag niet bijbenen.
https://www.bnr.nl/nieuws/internationaal/10495205/achterblijven-iraans-productieproces-zorgt-voor-problemen-in-rusland
***
#Elbit unveiled micro-suicide
#drone, and it has a mother ship. The palm-sized Lanius UAV was
developed from racing drones and employs #AI to fly inside buildings,
gather tactical intelligence and kill enemy fighters with its lethal
explosives.
https://haaretz.com/israel-news/security-aviation/2022-11-18/ty-article/.premium/israels-elbit-sytems-unveiled-micro-suicide-drone-and-it-has-a-mother-ship/
November 24
***
@WilliamHartung: Unfortunately
US-supplied weaponry has fueled conflicts, enabled human-rights
violations, helped destabilize not just individual countries but
whole regions, and made it significantly easier for repressive
regimes to commit war crimes.
https://www.thenation.com/article/world/arms-dealing-us-weapons-market/
***
United Nations Assistance
Mission in Somalia #UNSOM, African Transition Mission in Somalia
#ATMIS, Turkey, the UK, the US, and the EU have been included on the
list of the nations exempted from the #arms embargo on #Somalia.
https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/turkiye-among-countries-exempted-from-un-arms-embargoes-in-somalia
***
French MoD Sebastien Lecornu
will go abroad aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off the coast of Mumbai
on November 27. This carrier visit is significant as French Rafale-M
is one of the two contenders for the fighters boarded at the Indian
aircraft carrier.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/french-minister-lecornu-to-board-ins-vikrant-on-november-27-off-mumbai-101669140202829.html
***
The #Polish MoD will sign a
contract with Frances #Airbus in the coming weeks for the delivery of
two observation #satellites, the Dziennik Gazeta Prawna (DGP) daily
reported.
https://tvpworld.com/64664399/polish-mod-to-acquire-french-observation-satellites-daily
***
#Qatar2022 #Pakistan Navy Ship
(PNS) Tabuk on Tuesday arrived at a port in #Qatar to provide
security assistance to the oil- and gas-rich sheikhdom hosting the
FIFA World Cup. The vessel built by #Dutch defence company #Damen,
was commissioned in 2020.
https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2022/11/22/pakistan-navy-warship-arrives-in-qatar-to-guard-world-cup/
***
While Norwegians refrain
from watching the football at #Qatar2022 because of the human rights
situation in #Qatar, Norwegian arms exports to the country continue
like never before. So far in 2022, #Norway has sold weapons worth
over € 126m to the Emirate.
https://norway.postsen.com/local/69658/Norway-has-delivered-arms-worth-over-one-billion-kroner-to-Qatar-this-year.html
***
#Colombia Reports plublished
evidence of a gigantic arms trafficking network run by corrupt
elements in the military. This network has been accused of stealing
arms from at least eight military compounds and selling them to
illegal armed groups, like FARC.
https://colombiareports.com/state-officials-tipping-off-colombias-farc-dissidents-prosecution/
***
The new kid on the block is
in for business. South #Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Thursday
pledged to provide full support for arms exports, describing the
defense industry as a new growth engine in the future.
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20221124006000315
More arms will make the world …
As
South Korea aims to surpass China in military exports, will sales
competition with US rise?
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3200408/south-korea-aims-surpass-china-military-exports-will-sales-competition-us-rise
In
2021, US military spending was $801 billion. But South Korean weapons
and ammunition exports to the US accounted for only $95 million,
according to the US Commerce Department.
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/25/asia/south-korea-defense-industry-weapons-intl-hnk-dst-ml
November 23
***
#Boeing has agreed to
#Indonesia’s #financial package to buy F-15s, and the two sides are
in advanced stages of negotiations ahead of a political decision by
the country’s government to finalize the purchase.
https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/budget-policy-operations/boeing-agrees-f-15-payment-plan
***
Retweet
@NIDVnews: Bezoek van @defensiestas aan
(MKB-)spelers in de Nederlandse space-keten met (toenemende) ambitie
voor diensten voor de krijgsmacht: samen vanaf de voorkant. Gastheer
@isis_space. https://twitter.com/NIDVnews/status/1595352979753910273
***
William Hartung, A Hall of
Shame of U.S. Weapons Sales. Special attention to Saudi Arabia,
Egypt, Nigeria and the Philippines.
https://tomdispatch.com/corporate-weapons-heaven-is-a-hell-on-earth/
***
If the Biden administration
won’t hold Mohammed Bin Salman accountable, Congress should.
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/3743931-if-the-biden-administration-wont-hold-mohammed-bin-salman-accountable-congress-should/
Is that the same #MbS who was placed at the left side of Mr. Infantino during the opening game of #Qatar2022 ?
***
On the most expensive weapon
ever:
Pentagon won’t lift #F35A lightning restrictions after hardware and software fix. “Lightning restrictions will be lifted when all safety concerns are resolved or acceptably mitigated.” https://breakingdefense.com/2022/11/pentagon-wont-lift-f-35a-lightning-restrictions-after-hardware-and-software-fix/
***
The United States wants a bigger
military footprint in the #Philippines and #Indonesia, which could
mean more Army rotations with the key Indo-Pacific partner in the
coming years.
https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2022/11/21/the-army-piece-of-a-growing-us-footprint-in-philippines-indonesia/
***
Israel has officially provided
no combat arms or materials to Ukraine, but has provided humanitarian
aid. But the Jeruzalem Post indentifies several Israeli rifles (Tavor
etc), AT-weapons (Matador) & even vehicles (GAIA Amir MRAP) used
by Ukranian troops. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-723050
***
AN independent Scotland will
have greater scrutiny and monitoring of the arms trade as part of
plans to become a “global leader” in the protection of civilians,
SNP MPs have pledged.
https://www.thenational.scot/news/23143037.scottish-independence-will-see-greater-arms-trade-scrutiny-mps-say/
***
#Tanzanian government calls
upon investigation of illegal weapons in three regions. DEPUTY
Minister for Home Affairs, Jumanne Sigini, has instructed the police
force to investigate the presence of illegal weapons in Tabora, Tanga
and Coast regions.
https://www.ippmedia.com/en/news/govt-calls-upon-investigation-illegal-weapons-three-regions
November 22
***
In 2022 alone 601 mass shootings
have been recorded in the country of the brave, the United States of
America.
https://lesoir.be/478144/article/2022-11-20/la-communaute-gay-nouveau-prise-pour-cible-aux-etats-unis
Time for a mature domestic arms control policy? @POTUS
***
The war in #Kurdistan:
According to the Syrian Observatory for
Human Rights, 31 people are said to have been #killed and 38 injured,
some seriously by #bombardments of NATO member #Turkey.
https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2022-11/tuerkei-konflikt-syrien-irak-miliz
***
#Rheinmetall's share price rose
by more than 8% by Monday afternoon after it bought #Expal Systems
from Spain for € 1.2bn. With an annual turnover of around €400m,
Expal Systems is one of the largest ammunition manufacturers in
Europe.
https://www.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/industrie/ruestungsindustrie-rheinmetall-uebernimmt-spanischen-gepard-munitionshersteller/28806920.html
Retweet @RojZalla: Remnants
of Turkish bombs in Iraqi Kurdistan. Note the Boeing Company
inscription. Not so good for the US message that they want neighbors
to respect Iraqi sovereignty. Source: Local media.***
Retweet @AOAV: "It remains unclear whether the $7.1 billion figure reported to Congress is accurate.” Translation: the US has no clear picture of how much military equipment it accidentally funneled into Taliban arsenals @jaredbkeller @TaskandPurpose https://taskandpurpose.com/news/military-equipment-taliban-afghanistan-sigar-report/ #Afghanistan
***
On Indonesia's cooperation with
the Gulf states and especially Qatar. It bought e.g. Qatarese
Mirages. Qatar’s MoD declared its commitment to cooperate with
Indonesian Pindad on weapons procurement, technology transfer and
human resource development.
https://thediplomat.com/2022/11/exploring-the-growing-qatar-indonesia-military-cooperation/
***
Diplomacy is still an option and
I think European leaders should use it. The war mongers keep pushing
the idea that Ukraine can defeat Russia on the battlefield & that
negotiations are a sign of weakness. That is absurd. This war could
continue for years.
https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/letters/war-reparations-are-a-minefield-4027224
Marcel
Proust: "The truth is that every morning war is declared afresh.
And the men who wish to continue it are as guilty as the men who
began it, more guilty perhaps, for the latter perhaps did not foresee
all its horrors." Thnx to @keesamok
***
Over the last
two years #DARPA and the teams of Raytheon/Northrop Grumman and
Lockheed Martin successfully completed a pair of flight tests of the
scramjet-powered #Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC). The
hypersonic missile flew faster,
https://breakingdefense.com/2022/11/darpa-is-playing-both-sides-of-the-ball-with-both-offensive-and-defensive-hypersonics/
November 21
***
#Grünen & #Linke have asked
Turkey to stop attacks on the #Kurdish areas in northern Syria and
northern Iraq. The #attacks by the #Turkish air force violated
international law, said the Greens foreign politicians Jürgen
Trittin and Max Lucks on Sunday in Berlin. AFP Deutch 201122
***
Haaretz elaborates on how
Israel's arms exports flourish amid war and peace (Ukraine War, Iran
and Abraham Accords). It was however a difficult year for the Israeli
cybersecurity industry used to spy on human rights defenders,
journalists and allies.
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/security-aviation/2022-11-20/ty-article/.premium/israels-arms-exports-flourish-amid-ukraine-war-iran-and-abraham-accords/
***
The EU formal view on arms
exports to Turkey by High Representative @JosepBorrellF in answer to
questions on the "highly aggressive foreign policy" by the
regime of Erdogan which must "must no longer be tolerated"
asked by @loucas_fourlas #PPE
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-9-2022-003386-ASW_EN.pdf
***
The
Biden administration has made #Australia a central part of its
defense strategy included a military-industrial complex. These
strategic objectives are very much in the interest of US Big Defense.
But they are not in Australia's national interest.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/21/opinion/columns/us-big-defense-and-australias-nuclear-crossroads/1867129
November 19
An English webpage 'translated' a text from a Dutch daily (https://nrc.nl/nieuws/2022/11/18/geen-wapentaboe-meer-a4148671) The taboo on arms trade is gone. https://ruetir.com/2022/11/19/column-the-taboo-on-arms-trade-is-gone/ The author
@chr_weijts missed even the small group
of potesters. The times they are a changing, he thus concluded.
Several comments. The tiny organisation who organised most of
the protests in the past years published several reports this month,
like: - Who benefits from EU military and security funding? - Hoe
militaire uitgaven de klimaatdestructie versnellen
https://stopwapenhandel.org
At COP27 the sister of an
imprisoned human rights defender called to end arms trade with Egypt.
Cairo is an important client for Dutch military products. It seems to
be a missed opportunity this was not included in the column. However
every wrighter makes his own choices.
Also a gap because the
Climate Change was the topic of the delayed arms fair #NEDS early
2022. Green Washing was not needed anymore in the current context and
the biggest threat to the security of human life was erased from the
program. First things first.
***
#F35 costs have been declining.
That’s about to change.
https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2022/11/18/f-35-costs-have-been-declining-thats-about-to-change/
What does this price rise mean for
international customers like the #Netherlands, #Belgium, Italy,
Australia, Norway, Denmark, UK and Canada?
***
Pakistan twisted and torn
between US and Chinese arms
Pakistan has procured a wide array of
Chinese weapons but reliability issues keep it dependent on US-made
F-16s
https://asiatimes.com/2022/11/pakistan-twisted-and-torn-between-us-and-chinese-arms/
***
Last month saw a wave of
protests in UK universities against the presence of arms traders and
army recruiters. Cash-strapped educational institutions are becoming
ever more dependent on the military for funds — subverting the very
purpose of education.
https://jacobin.com/2022/11/uk-universities-weapons-research-military-recruitment-sheffield
***
Retweet
@Mschroeder77: During all of the hand-wringing
about possible international arms trafficking from Ukraine, this is
the type of trafficking I was most worried about. I am sure its not
the first case of domestic trafficking of abandoned Russian arms and
I guarantee you it wont be the last.
Ukrainian authorities
have dismantled an arms trafficking ring that collected abandoned
Russian weapons and sold them on the black market. Seized arms
include an RPO-A, RPG-22, and F1 grenades
https://dpsu.gov.ua/ua/news/prikordonniki-likviduvali-kanal-zbutu-trofeynoi-zbroi/
November 18
***
Dutch shipbuilder #Damen Naval
has chosen #German technology group Rheinmetall to deliver eight
MLG27-4.0 automatic cannon systems for the F126 frigates that the
shipyard is building for the German Navy.
Each frigate will be fitted with 2
MLG27 systems.
https://www.naval-technology.com/news/rheinmetall-mlg27-german-f126-ships/
***
Sister of political prisoner
Alaa Abd el-Fattah in #Egypt said at #COP27: “I'm sure your
citizens have better use for your tax money than military aid to
Egypt ... You have been complicit for too long in our oppression.”
https://www.nationalobserver.com/2022/11/17/news/pro-democracy-activist-hunger-strike-cop27-supporters-climate-solutions-human-rights
***
While defence spending is on the
rise in Europe, national appetites for translating budget growth into
increased cooperation across the bloc appear to be stagnating,
according to a report by the European Defence Agency.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2022/11/17/eu-report-finds-appetite-stagnating-for-defense-cooperation/
#EDA report https://eda.europa.eu/docs/default-source/eda-publications/2022-card-report.pdf
***
US Arms Sales Continue to Enable
War Crimes, Human Rights Violations Worldwide. There are numerous
examples, both historically and in the present moment, of how
Washington’s arms sales have done more harm than good.
https://truthout.org/articles/us-arms-sales-continue-to-enable-war-crimes-human-rights-violations-worldwide/
***
#Japan mulls lethal weapon
exports by revising strict rules. However, opposition to relaxing the
principles remains strong within Komeito, the Liberal Democratic
Party's #LDP junior coalition partner.
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/990098247a5e-japan-mulls-lethal-weapon-exports-by-revising-strict-rules.html
***
Oorlog is verschrikkelijk,
maar de keerzijde is wel dat de jaarlijkse wapenbeurs in Ahoy groter
is dan
ooit."https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2022/11/18/geen-wapentaboe-meer-a4148671
@WendelaVries:
"als burger voel ik me veiliger als ik toegang heb tot een goede
huisarts dan wanneer mijn land een raket bezit"
http://npo3.nl/brandpuntplus/nederland-wapenland
November 17
***
#Qatar not only the theater of a
corrupted (in many ways) footbal game, but also the destination of
#UK #arms export licences £3.4bn worth of deadly weapons and
military kits to be sold to the emirate. #Qatar2022
https://www.thenational.scot/news/23130262.uk-supporting-qatar-human-rights-abuses-3-4bn-weapons-exports/
***
Israeli-made infrared lenses,
along with over 200 other components from the US, Europe and other
allied nations, have been found in Iranian drones used by Russia in
its invasion of Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reported on
Wednesday. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-722571
Out
of more than 200 technical components identified by Ukrainian
investigators that make up the innards of the captured drone, roughly
half were made by firms based in the U.S., and nearly a third by
companies in Japan, according to the report.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukrainian-analysis-identifies-western-supply-chain-behind-irans-drones-11668575332
***
#Spanish police to use automatic
facial recognition tool. The ABIS (Automatic Biometric Identification
System) algorithm, known as Cogent, was developed by the French
military technology company #Thales.
https://morningexpress.in/the-spanish-police-will-use-an-automatic-facial-recognition-tool/
***
Xi Jinping’s cordial tone at
G20 does not herald softer foreign policy. Apparent rapprochement
with western leaders does not mean China is about to ditch its
‘wolf-warrior’ diplomacy.
https://theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/16/xi-jinpings-cordial-tone-at-g20-does-not-herald-softer-foreign-policy
As isn't the US on the other side. Both spoke PR-words.
Xi-Biden
summit revives hopes for stalled climate talks but no grand bargain.
Communication gradually reopens, with a Blinken trip to China on the
horizon. Climate envoys could also meet at COP27 but there is still
pressure in the US for hawkishnes.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3199715/xi-biden-summit-revives-hopes-stalled-climate-talks-no-grand-bargain-analysts-say
Dutch
arms deliveries to Taiwan were impossible for forty years, but now
they should be possible again. Dutch Hawk the D66 MP Sjoerd Sjoerdsma
advocates military cooperation with the country threatened by the
People's Republic of China. Reports EW (Elsevier) 19/11/22.
***
The United States on Monday
targeted Russian military's supply chains, imposing sanctions on 14
individuals and 28 entities that it said were part of a transnational
network that procures technology to support Moscow in its invasion of
Ukraine.
https://www.voanews.com/a/us-imposes-sanctions-on-military-procurement-network-aiding-russia-/6833861.html
November 16
***
1/3 SP kamerlid Jasper van Dijk wijst
er op dat Nederland een paradijs is voor de wapenindustrie.
https://www.bnnvara.nl/joop/artikelen/nederland-is-ook-een-paradijs-voor-de-wapenindustrie
2/3 Zelf was ik wel benieuwd of de nr. 2 van de internationale wapenfabrikanten nog genoteerd is bij de KvK, nl. Raytheon Technologies (een recente fusie van United Technologies met Raytheon). Ja als financiële holding: Carrier Holdings B.V. https://www.kvk.nl/zoeken/?source=all&q=Carrier%20Holdings%20B.V&start=0&site=kvk2014
3/3 Drimble meldt dat per 16-9-2020 de naam Carrier Holdings B.V. is (voorheen United Technologies Holdings B.V.). https://drimble.nl/bedrijf/amsterdam/18260764/carrier-holdings-bv.html
Geen toeval dat de registered office or place of business van RT https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/101829/000114036120008397/nc10010681x2_ex3-1b.htm ook het adres is de enige aandeelhouder van de B.V.
***
It’s Time to Cut Off Arms
Sales to the Saudi Regime
The Biden administration promised there would be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia’s recent actions. It should end US complicity in Saudi military intervention in Yemen. https://www.thenation.com/article/world/saudi-arabia-oil-military-spending/
***
Engine made by Canadian company
Bombardier Recreational Products-Rotax found in drone used against
Ukraine.
Why the popularity of drones means
civilian technology is ending up on the battlefield.
And how to improve control.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/canadian-engines-drones-ukraine-1.6651614
***
Refering to both #COP27 and
#Qatar2022 writer states: there can be no global security while
governments are in the thrall of an industry that uses repression as
a source of profit.
https://theconversation.com/what-my-undercover-investigations-at-arms-fairs-reveal-about-how-the-west-supports-military-dictatorships-194311
November 15
***
Het Nederlandse militair
industrieel complex #MIC wil de belemmeringen tegen hun invloed uit
de weg ruimen, zoals het ethisch investeringsbeleid van banken.
Gisteren weer staatssecretaris van Defensie Christophe van der Maat.
https://www.nporadio1.nl/nieuws/politiek/07cacd3c-f3a4-43f9-a6cd-1ff7c214626b/staatssecretaris-van-defensie-investeringslimiet-defensie-banken-en-pensioenfondsen-moet-van-tafel
Deze
ingezonden brief beargumenteerd waarom dat een slecht idee is.
https://twitter.com/martinbroek/status/1585195976934817792
***
Chinese aid to African security
forces helps to cement ties, study says. Zimbabwe and Angola have
been the top recipients of military arms and training.
https://scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3199382/chinese-aid-african-security-forces-helps-cement-ties-study-says
Study:
https://www.prio.org/publications/13209
***
Climate
Collateral
How military spending accelerates
climate breakdown
14 November 2022Report
https://www.tni.org/en/publication/climate-collateral
***
Chinese aid to African
security forces helps to cement ties, study says. Zimbabwe and Angola
have been the top recipients of military arms and training.
https://scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3199382/chinese-aid-african-security-forces-helps-cement-ties-study-says
Study:
https://www.prio.org/publications/13209
November 14
***
Brazilian #Embraer explains why
it is present at #NEDS (sold its C-390 Millennium transport plane to
the Dutch MoD) and how well established its ties to TNO, NLR, Fokker
and the University of Delft are.
https://www.revistafatorbrasil.com.br/ver_noticia.php?not=425594
***
Nederland bouwt geen tanks,
jachtvliegtuigen, munitie of raketten, maar onderschat de Nederlandse
militaire-industrie niet. Donderdag is er een besloten wapenbeurs in
Ahoy, ’groter dan ooit’.
https://frieschdagblad.nl/samenleving/Nederland-onmisbaar-op-slagveld-%E2%80%99Oekra%C3%AFne-zit-om-onze-tech-te-springen%E2%80%99-28045487.html
November 14
***
Industrie
luidt noodklok over onderzeebootorder.
https://fd.nl/bedrijfsleven/1457572/industrie-luidt-noodklok-over-onderzeebootorder-jnk2caC6y151.
FME en VNO-NCW willen als profeten van
de vrije markt garanties dat zij mogen leveren. Ze halen zelfs
Duitsland aan. Dit land zou altijd de eigen industrie inschakelen. O
ja? Zoals bij de F-126 fregatten?
***
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| Meerdijk met pantseervoeruigen aan boord. |
The Netherlands, as the ship’s flag state, gave its consent without delay for the inspection and, on 11 Oct, a boarding team was sent on board to verify the nature of the cargo. The vehicles were seized and the ship was diverted for further inspection. https://www.operationirini.eu/operation-irini-seizes-illegal-cargo/
November 13
***
Morocco
Joins Group of Arms Producers, Focuses on Drone IndustryMorocco has been working on upgrading
its military industry amid rising tensions with Algeria.
November 12
***
The EC published November 10 an
updated EU action plan on military mobility
(https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_22_6767),
as part of its new Defence Package. The second document of this
package relates to cyber-defence
(https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_6642).
***
HPG Volksbeschermingseenheden
(#YPG) nodigen internationale experts en organisaties uit om
onderzoek te doen naar inzet door Turkije van chemische wapens tegen
(chloor) #Koerden in #Syrië. Ze bieden ondersteuning aan.
https://www.koerdischnieuws.nl/2022/11/11/dr-dersim-turks-leger-gebruikt-vooral-chloorgas/
***
Include military emissions in
COP27: Developing countries should initiate discussions on the
vicious circle of arms production, supplies, wars and climate change.
https://www.dailypioneer.com/2022/columnists/include-military-emissions-in-cop27.html
***
Former super power:
#Russia’s largest state #arms production program in modern history,
for which 20 trillion rubles ($331 billion) was allocated from the
federal budget over the past 10 years, has been terminated. Reason:
#failure to meet needs.
https://darik.news/en/20-trillion-in-the-wind-russias-largest-arms-production-program-has-been-halted-due-to-failures-in-ukraine.html
November 11
***
For years we knew about it - but
couldn’t report it. Three months ago, the Israeli military censor
had a change of mind. Now it’s out, and for the first time an IDF
general opens up about the use of armed drones.
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2022-11-09/ty-article/in-a-first-israeli-general-opens-up-about-use-of-armed-drones/00000184-5c9d-daa9-adf5-fddddbb60000
***
A US plan to prevent arms
diversion in Ukraine is welcome but just the 1st step and leaves
several concerns unanswered.
The US government seems eg fairly light on post-conflict planning. (We have seen the result of such policy in North-Africa since 2011.)
***
US to buy S Korea artillery
shells for Ukraine, adds $400m in aid.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/11/11/us-to-provide-400m-more-military-aid-for-ukraine
South Korea denied. The munition -- if the ongoing deal negotiation is finalized -- will be for US forces only. https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international-stories/1668145462-seoul-denies-report-of-arms-deal-with-us-for-ukrainian-forces
November 10
***
To
defend the #Bahrani democracy ?
its Air Force will receive its first batch of 4 US #Lockheed F-16
Block 70 fighters by early 2024, following a COVID-19-related delay,
commander of the air force General Shaikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al
Khalifah told.
https://breakingdefense.com/2022/11/bahrain-to-receive-first-batch-of-block-70-f-16s-in-early-2024/
November 9
***
Egypt is the main destination
for German arms exports. Democracy activist Sanaa Saif said at the
world climate conference: "These are weapons that we cannot
afford and that we do not need. And if we ever need them, they will
be used against us."
https://www.boerse.de/nachrichten/Aegyptische-Aktivistin-Wir-brauchen-Deutschlands-Waffen-nicht/34301003
***
Russia has managed to stock up
on critical components for his military weaponry, despite the West's
supposed sanctions. Article contains a collection of clues to dual
use exports to Russia. (Article also in this wellknown pub):
https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/11/08/dual-use-goods-are-fueling-russias-war-on-ukraine/)
https://www.crikey.com.au/2022/11/09/dental-drills-dual-use-goods-help-fuel-russias-war-ukraine/
***
Belfast assembled NLAW
AT-missiles intended for Ukraine could be ‘reverse engineered’ by
Iran after falling into hands of Russia. Based on an anonymous
security source contacted by Sky News.
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/belfast-assembled-missiles-intended-for-ukraine-could-be-reverse-engineered-by-iran-after-falling-into-hands-of-russia-42128947.html
***
Indian Sasmos is contracted to
provide more than 6,600 wiring harnesses to Boeing for 16 P-8A
Poseidon aircraft. Fokker Elmo Sasmos Interconnection Systems
(FE-SIL), a joint venture between Fokker Elmo and Sasmos, oroduces
wire harnesses for P-8A and P-8I.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/bengaluru-firm-sasmos-bags-contract-from-boeing/articleshow/95381446.cms
***
#Leonardo is the largest
beneficiary of #EU funds for the war industry, increasing the gap to
other European arms groups. This was revealed in a report published
yesterday by the European Network Against Arms Trade @_ENAAT &
Stop the arms trade @CTWnl .
https://sparkchronicles.com/leonardo-is-the-first-beneficiary-of-eu-funds-for-arms-manufacturers-over-41-million-from-2019-to-2021-2/
***
"The opportunity to
eliminate an adversary and significantly reduce the chances of war
with Russia in the future is far too important for the United States
to ignore by limiting its future support for Ukraine."
https://www.newsweek.com/supporting-ukraine-benefits-us-too-opinion-1757456
***
French Naval Group and PT PAL
Indonesia inked a memorandum of understanding to develop an energy
research laboratory for submarines and propulsion solutions at the
Indo Defence 2022 Expo and Forum in Jakarta.
https://www.naval-group.com/en/naval-group-pt-pal-and-their-partners-kick-start-energy-research-lab-develop-future-submarine
***
A Defense News analysis for
the 2022 election cycle found Lockheed, Raytheon, Boeing, Northrop
Grumman & General Dynamics contributed a total of nearly
$2million to Republicans who voted against certifying the 2020
presidential election results.
https://defensenews.com/congress/2022/11/02/largest-defense-firms-donate-millions-to-election-denying-lawmakers/
#Democracy
***
World glides more and more
towards a military spending spree. Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio
Kishida e.g. reiterated his country’s commitment to expanding
Japan’s defense capabilities.
https://news.usni.org/2022/11/08/japanese-pm-kishisda-renews-calls-for-expanded-defense-spending-in-speech-on-warship
At the cost of what?
***
2021 was a record year for
the Flemish military exports, but '22 surpass that. The Flemish
@Vredesinstituut warns the government. "We are at a tipping
point." While the lionshare of the exports are components, their
final destination is often unknown.
https://www.demorgen.be/snelnieuws/we-zitten-op-een-kantelpunt-wapenexport-vanuit-vlaanderen-op-recordhoogte~b57a92713/
Flemish
MP explains contents of annual report on arms trade 2021. YouTube in
Dutch:
https://www.vlaamsparlement.be/nl/actueel/nieuws-uit-het-vlaams-parlement/minister-president-licht-jaarverslag-wapenhandel-2021-toe
November 8
***
Dutch arms fair coming to
Rotteerdam. Brought to you by Thales, Ministry of Defence, Ministry
of Economics and Climate, NIVD and I see Lockheeds F-35 and the King
Willem IV on the homepage of #NEDS2022. nidvexhibition.eu/en/
Retweet @NIDVnews: Interested in
attending defence and security Expo #NEDS2022 November 17th, along
with 2800 registered attendees and 165 exhibitors? Registration is
open until Monday November 14th 12:00 CET!
***
Immediate withdrawal of
thousands of US troops stationed in #KSA and a stop to all arms
sales?
No we have important interests at stake in this relationship," a senior administration official, speaking on the condition of anonymity said. (Middle East Oil & Gas Monitor 8/11/22)
***
Ukrainian Comments on diplomacy
"made in an overnight address, came days after a report that
Washington wanted Kyiv to signal its willingness for talks, concerned
that by appearing too intransigent Kyiv might harm its case for
international support."
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/us-urges-ukraine-be-open-talks-with-russia-washington-post-2022-11-06/
***
Is this realy what we want to
improve our living conditions? Or is it the wet dream of the EU MIC?
If Europeans really intend to build a common military industry & be a player in the security arena they've to fund the arms industry more & faster.
***
UK court allows extradition of
defence middleman Bhandari to India. He is the man who surprised many
last year when he filed a case in a French court because he only got
half of his € 20m #commission from #Thales for a deal on
upgradeding India’s Mirages.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/uk-court-allows-extradition-of-defence-middleman-bhandari-to-india/ar-AA13QxbE
***
The Middle East and North
Africa region is emerging as a significant arms-producing area,
according to an overview of the arms industry by the Stockholm
International Peace Research Institute (Sipri) published
(https://sipri.org/commentary/topical-backgrounder/2022/arms-transfer-and-salw-controls-middle-east-and-north-africa-challenges-and-state-play…)
on 1 November 2022.
https://www.sipri.org/commentary/topical-backgrounder/2022/arms-transfer-and-salw-controls-middle-east-and-north-africa-challenges-and-state-play
Pentagon chief weapons buyer said he expects Congress to approve new authorities and spending to expand US weapons production in a manner unseen since the Cold War. https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2022/11/07/congress-to-back-multiyear-weapons-purchases-laplante-says/
After a short post-Cold war and Obama dip it's rising ever since. https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57541
November 7
***
Ukrainian Military Performance
and Outlook. On losses, gains, organisation, recruitment and
acquisitions on both sides (in general terms).
https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/23276741/if12150.pdf
***
Bloomberg reports that Boeing
“is concerned about the ability of” Indonesia to finance the deal
to buy F-15EX fighters. Earlier in February, the US government
cleared the sale of up to 36 F-15EX fighters to Jakarta. The deal is
worth $14bn.
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/boeing-s-14-billion-indonesia-jet-deal-stalls-over-financing-1.1841879
***
The other vison: The West is
arming Ukraine and it won't stop until its war aims are achieved in
this openly acknowledged proxy war. Meanwhile, the Western propaganda
against China will continue relentlessly to blame it for not ending
the war.
https://www.scmp.com/comment/article/3198640/theres-only-one-way-peace-ukraine-west-says-no
***
#Thales theft. It had been
alleged an Australian subsidiary of Thales had unlawfully used
misleading & deceptive conduct when it used confidential plans of
the Austrian manufacturer NIOA, to fix a problem with the weapon.
(Gun fix claims shot down 071122
https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au)
***
Head of Sales for Airbus Hugues
Pavie revealed that the Pleiades Neo satellite can be used for
defence and intelligence analysis, which allows (restricted) users to
access images of military bases. "With this satellite, we can
analyze defense equipment..."
***
Authoritarian governments
like those in Egypt and Saudi Arabia have funded a boom in France’s
arms industry. Now, with war in Ukraine, it’s setting its sights on
rearming Europe.
https://jacobin.com/2022/11/france-arms-exports-authoritarian-europe-military-industrial-complex
November 6
***
Japan has begun to consider
relaxing export conditions on used Self-Defense Forces hardware to
include tanks and missiles, which are now prohibited from being
supplied to foreign countries and it will also look into offering
Asian countries free of charge.
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-weighs-allowing-secondhand-tank-and-missile-exports
***
The war could dent Russia’s
prospects as an arms exporter.
Analysts say Russia’s performance in Ukraine, coupled with Western sanctions, is likely to hurt its ability to sell weapons abroad. Southeast Asia is a case in point.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/06/world/europe/russia-weapons-southeast-asia.html
November 5
***
Britse inlichtingendiensten:
“Rusland zet speciale eenheden in om deserteurs en terugtrekkende
soldaten neer te schieten”
https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20221104_93428907
En wie wil ze geen veilig onderdak geven? https://www.rfi.fr/en/europe/20220928-eu-divided-on-welcoming-russians-fleeing-military-draft
***
#Thales : Strengthens its
Leading Position in the #Indonesian Defence Industry. See for
details:
https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/THALES-4715/news/Thales-Strengthens-its-Leading-Position-in-the-Indonesian-Defence-Industry-42202121/
***
China increases Ssupport for
Pakistan’s naval modernization with an eye on the Indian Ocean.
Dutch deliver Islamabad OPVs and C3-equipment on naval vessels built by Turkey.
***
US military equipment was
allegedly misused on multiple occasions in Guatemala, and the US
government does not have policies in place to address the situation,
a recent GAO report said https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-23-105856.
They were used to to intimidate diplomats.
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2022/11/04/us-donated-military-vehicles-misused-in-guatemala-watchdog-says/
***
The US and Netherlands are
splitting the cost of refurbishing 90 more Czech T-72B tanks for
Ukraine in Kyiv’s fight to repel Russia, the Pentagon announced
Friday. The agreement is part of a $400 million US military weaponry
package to Ukraine.
https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2022/11/04/us-netherlands-go-dutch-to-refurbish-czech-tanks-for-ukraine
***
#Egypt is producing military
equipment for its own armed forces. Now Cairo is planning to export
Egyptian weapons to #African countries in order to further extend
Egyptian influence in the continent.
https://www.military.africa/2022/11/egypt-needs-export-customers-for-its-growing-defence-industry/
It will meet many others with similar plans.
***
The activity of #Damen in
#Romania raises questions, from the personnel policy at Mangalia, the
transfer of a key figure from the state to the private company and
the way they try to have control of the company owned in association
with the state Romanian.
https://www.tylaz.net/2022/11/04/the-truth-the-controversies-surrounding-the-romanian-business-of-the-dutch-company-damen/
***
Union support for increased
defence spending is a terrible mistake. The idea that manufacturing
can be boosted by demanding the government builds its bombs in the UK
is wrong on many levels — e.g. by allowing public spending going
from welfare to warfare.
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/f/union-support-increased-defence-spending-terrible-mistake
***
A report released on
Thursday by Sprotyv, a website affiliated with the Ukrainian Special
Operations Forces, claims to show the route used by Iran to deliver
its drones to Russia.
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-721527
November 4
***
US Arms Sales Regulations and
Restrictions: Can the US Sell Arms to Armenia?
https://mirrorspectator.com/2022/11/03/us-arms-sales-regulations-and-restrictions-can-the-us-sell-arms-to-armenia/
***
Though a settlement may seem
unpalatable now, only by astute and careful negotiation are Ukraine’s
core interests—and the security of the region—likely to be
protected for the long term.
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/ukraine-war-will-end-negotiations
November 3
***
Schepnet voor ballistische
raket; #Thales bouwt superradars die een nucleaire aanval voor kan
zijn.
https://www.telegraaf.nl/nieuws/1030776158/nederlandse-superradar-moet-ballistische-raketten-detecteren
Vergelijk het eens met glasaaltjes. Als je die wegvangt moet je nieuwe uitzetten. Vang je raketten. Dan komen er meer. #Wapenwedloop https://stopwapenhandel.org/app/uploads/2017/09/fregatten-raketschild_0.pdf
***
"Thales in Hengelo,
scheepsbouwer Damen en GKN Fokker zijn nu al grote spelers in
Nederland."
https://www.telegraaf.nl/nieuws/775841471/kwart-miljard-extra-voor-defensie-industrie-zelf-munitie-draaien-geen-prioriteit
Toevallig twitterde ik al over beide vandaag.
GKN Fokker: https://twitter.com/martinbroek/status/1588104884406083585
Thales: https://twitter.com/martinbroek/status/1588107121564045313
***
The development took ages. Now
the project aims for a top spot on the list of greatest failures of
common European development of military equipment.
Sweden plans to join near neighbour Norway in ditching the NH90 helicopter under new defence plans. https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/sweden-to-axe-nh90-fleet-under-revised-defence-equipment-plan/150778.article
***
Better call Seoul: US watches
nervously as Europe turns to South Korea for weapons. Poland is
spending billions, and other countries are expected to follow.
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/11/01/europe-south-korea-weapons-00064427
***
Documents reveal that a
corporation implicated in corruption, served as a middleman between
IAI, Elbit, and Israel Shipyards and Myanmar's brutal junta, despite
international sanctions over the Rohingya genocide.
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/security-aviation/2022-10-27/ty-article/broker-for-israeli-arms-to-myanmar-arrested-in-thailand-for-drug-dealing-money-laundering/00000184-1052-d19c-ade5-335628680000
November 2
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#Microflown was founded as an
innovative start-up project at the technical University of Twente.
Now its accoustic technology is bought by the Indonesian armed forces
#TNI.
Retweet @NIDVnews: Nieuws uit
Jakarta: Microflown AVISA's akoestische technologie vindt toepassing
bij Indonesische strijdkrachten!
https://nidv.eu/nieuws/microflowns-akoestische-tech-beschermt-indonesische-voertuigen/
***
In the discussion about Qatar,
labour rights, human rights and the World Cup there is another party
connected to football: the military and the arms industry. #WC2022
https://stopwapenhandel.org/wc2022-arms-rights-and-sport-wash/
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Military industries and science,
a close connection. Next week 3 day conforence 'International Naval
Engineering Conference and Exhibition (#INEC22)' at #Delft
University. Sponsored by, among others, General Electric, BAE and
Damen.
https://www.imarest.org/events/category/categories/imarest-event/international-naval-engineering-conference-and-exhibition-2022
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It's seamless connected to the
Israeli human rights voiolations.
The shooting training center of the Special Forces Command (#KSK) of the #German army in the town of Calw has been using training system components from the #Israeli company Trango Systems.
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Reaper MQ-9A UAVs headed to
Poland in $70M lease deal
The General Atomics announcement comes amid a defense spending splurge from Warsaw.
https://breakingdefense.com/2022/10/reaper-mq-9a-uavs-headed-to-poland-in-70m-lease-deal/
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Arms transfer and SALW controls
in the Middle East and North Africa: Challenges and state of play.
https://www.sipri.org/commentary/topical-backgrounder/2022/arms-transfer-and-salw-controls-middle-east-and-north-africa-challenges-and-state-play
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US monitors have inspected just
some of high-risk weapons sent to Ukraine. US monitors conducted
in-person inspections on only 10% of the 22,000 US-provided weapons
sent to Ukraine that require special oversight.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/11/01/us-weapons-ukraine-oversight/
Late
last month, the State Department issued a proactive policy to track
weapons being sent to Ukraine that are highly portable, highly
lethal, and contain advanced technology. In essence man-portable air
defense systems and anti-tank guided missiles.
https://www.federaltimes.com/thought-leadership/2022/11/02/state-dept-plan-to-track-weapons-for-ukraine-should-be-starting-point/
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#India has emerged as a
military exporter in recently & could fulfil #Africa’s
maritime, aerospace and defence requirements, with Mauritius,
Mozambique & Seychelles becoming the major buyers of Indian arms
during 2017-2021, according to a research report.
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/world/africa-major-buyer-of-indian-arms-446787
November 1
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One of the MoU's signed during a
recent trip to Saudi Arabia by South African President Cyril
Ramaphosa covers "cooperation in the field of military
industries and procurements."
https://www.defenceweb.co.za/featured/south-africa-and-saudi-arabia-sign-defence-mou/
***
De beveiliger gerold.
Un groupe
de hackers menace de diffuser des données volées à Thales :
https://francetvinfo.fr/internet/securite-sur-internet/cyberattaques/info-franceinfo-un-groupe-de-hackers-revendique-une-cyberattaque-contre-thales_5450623.html
French
defence and electronics group #Thales has launched an investigation
after claims of data #theft by #Russian-speaking #hacker group
LockBit 3.0, which recently disrupted the operation of the
Corbeil-Essonnes hospital, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.
https://actualnewsmagazine.com/english/targeted-by-a-group-of-hackers-thales-opens-an-internal-investigation/
***
Not all European Union
members have enacted national policies for screening foreign direct
investments in their critical industries, according to a European
Defence Agency official. Roughly half of the 27 EU members lack
requisite screening policies.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2022/10/31/eu-officials-flag-vulnerabilities-to-foreign-control-in-defense-sector/
