zondag 31 december 2023

My tweets (or X's) for December

Latest on top (updated regularly):
(https://twitter.com/martinbroek)

December 30

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“New Secondary Sanctions Target Non-US Banks That Engage in Transactions with Russia’s Military-Industrial Base”
https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/932441/

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A different view on security. A critical look at the Congressional impasse over funding $12 billion for Child Tax Credit expansion amid the approval of a colossal $858 billion military budget.
https://www.nationofchange.org/2023/12/29/congressional-stalemate-858-billion-for-military-yet-12-billion-child-poverty-aid-stalled/

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Biden administration again bypasses Congress for weapons sale to #Israel.

Antony Blinken tells Congress he made second emergency determination covering $147.5m sale for equipment.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/29/biden-blinken-byspass-congress-israel-weapons-sale

Only 1% of the Gazans killed, must be more #USA?

December 29

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#BAE to Expand #Australian #F35 Maintenance Center in Hunter Valley.
https://www.thedefensepost.com/2023/12/28/australia-f35-hunter-valley-bae/

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#India's government has recently targeted high-profile #journalists with #Pegasus spyware, Amnesty International and The Washington Post said in a joint investigation published Thursday. Pegasus is created by #Israeli firm #NSO Group
https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/india-targeting-high-profile-journalists-with-spyware-amnesty/ar-AA1m8dGc

Zie ook dit recente *MO artikel: ‘De Indiase regering wil volledige controle over de verhalen die mensen zien, lezen en horen’ ->
https://www.mo.be/interview/de-indiase-regering-wil-volledige-controle-over-de-verhalen-die-mensen-zien-lezen-en-horen

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Business of War Is Booming as Orders Surge at Top Global Arms Firms. "The order books of the world's biggest defense companies are near record highs," a new Financial Times analysis (
https://www.ft.com/content/001d2e1c-8e59-444b-a07b-9a62be620431) reveals.

https://www.commondreams.org/news/arms-trade-2666819054

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Russia, India discuss joint production of weapons amid Ukraine war.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2023/12/28/russia-india-discuss-joint-production-of-weapons-amid-ukraine-war/

And who cooperates with Dehli in providing it military techhnology? Does this open an Indian backdoor e.g. for Airbus and Thales military knowledge to Moscow?

December 28

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Hack caused two 2/3 of Iran's gas stations to stop working. It was the most significant escalation of aggressions in the shadow #cyber war between #Israel & #Iran. A group of 'pro-Israel' #hackers called the Predatory Sparrow managed to knock them out.
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/security-aviation/2023-12-26/ty-article-magazine/.premium/when-predatory-sparrow-strikes-israel-iran-shadow-war-awakens/0000018c-a524-df1f-a7bf-b7e59ba00000

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A UK court has acquitted human rights activists charged with breaking into and vandalising a UK factory of #Elbit Systems’. The ruling resulted in the factory’s closure and cancellation of contracts worth £280 million with the UK Ministry of Defence.'
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20231227-activists-acquitted-in-israeli-factory-vandalism-case-impacting-uk-defense-contracts/

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Game of arm wrestling among leaders: who is the worst? Is it Netanhyahu or is it Erdogan?

Both have a bad record when it comes to defending defending rights, they excell in violating them.

Although currently Israel has a killing machine like no other. https://sarajevotimes.com/netanyahu-erdogan-is-carrying-out-genocide-against-the-kurds-and-is-the-last-one-need-to-moralize/

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China sells arms to the Myanmar junta, vetoes resolutions against it at the UN and engages with it, despite the fact that it has killed at least 4,200 people for opposing military rule.
https://www.irrawaddy.com/specials/the-righteous-vs-forces-of-darkness-in-myanmar-in-2023.html

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#Germany's arms xxports reach new high. Countries such as #Turkey, criticized for its military campaign against the Kurds, received €1.03 billion worth of arms, causing #discontent within the coalition itself.
https://www.financial-world.org/news/news/financial/24351/germany-s-arms-exports-reach-new-high/

December 27

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US Missile Defence in (European waters).
https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24237995/navy-aegis-ballistic-missile-defense-bmd-program-background-and-issues-for-congress-dec-20-2023.pdf

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South #Korea is in talks with #Poland to ensure the arms contracts signed between Korean companies and the Polish government will be carried out as agreed despite the change of the leadership in Warsaw. There are worries about possible #cancellations.
https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20231226000697

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In a recent development, Kirill Buyanovski, a resident of Lawrence, #Kansas, and proprietor of Cannrus Trading Company Inc., has admitted guilt to dispatching aviation equipment to #Russia via a chain of countries, like #Armenia, the #UAE, and #Cyprus.
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/owner-kansas-company-pleads-guilty-crimes-related-scheme-illegally-export-us-avionics

December 26

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A new giant slowely but steadily enters the arms trade business. But it is still controversial, also in Japan itself ->

Editorial: Japan's move to allow lethal weapons exports needs national discussion. https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231226/p2a/00m/0op/025000c

December 23

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In 2023 the US has made major progress in defining. “Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence” and even getting other nations to sign on the idea — without ever actually precluding the kind of automated “killer robots” activists want to ban.

https://breakingdefense.com/2023/12/ethical-terminators-or-how-dod-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-ai-2023-year-in-review/

The Pentagon’s Rush to Deploy AI-Enabled Weapons Is Going to Kill Us All. While experts warn about the risk of human extinction, the Department of Defense plows full speed ahead. https://www.thenation.com/article/world/the-pentagons-rush-to-deploy-ai-enabled-weapons-is-going-to-kill-us-all/

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Over 170 organisations demand an #armsembargonow on Israel. The call is adressed to "states providing military assistance, including the US, the UK, Germany, Canada, Italy, and the #Netherlands."
https://www.wilpf.org/ending-complicity-in-international-crimes-a-two-way-arms-embargo-on-israel/

December 22

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The last News from the Brussels' Bubble on:

the EC consultations for the future EU Defence Industry Strategy & programme,
the EDA annual conference and
the EU Summit.
https://enaat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ENAAT-NBB-2023-09_21.12.2023.pdf

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The profiteers of war: Companies fueling the Israeli assault on Gaza. Most of the listed are US based, with the exception of some like BAEsystems, TNSW, Toyota and Nammo.
https://www.nationofchange.org/2023/12/22/the-profiteers-of-war-companies-fueling-the-israeli-assault-on-gaza/

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French #Rafale jets for Indian Nav. #India had put in a request for 26 Rafale Marine fight jets for #aircraft_carrier INS Vikrant. Last year, Navy had shortlisted the Rafale-M over US F/A-18 Super Hornet.
https://theprint.in/defence/rafale-jets-for-indian-navy-france-sends-in-bid-contract-likely-to-be-inked-only-after-2024-polls/1895584/

December 21

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Well documented article on the shift in US govt military industrial policy of the past three decades:

US defense minnows will storm the barricades

After decades of Pentagon-backed consolidation, political pressure and the challenge of arming Ukraine are forcing a hard look at reduced competition. That means less latitude for big firms to gobble up rivals, and more government money directed to newcomers. https://www.reuters.com/breakingviews/us-defense-minnows-will-storm-barricades-2023-12-20/

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#Moldova obtains air defence radar from France's #Thales. "We have no air defences, no missiles, no planes. (...) This is only the beginning," Prime Minister Dorin Recean said.
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/moldova-obtains-air-defence-radar-frances-thales-2023-12-20/

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Sweden a pawn in the hands of Turkish president Erdogan? He said positive developments on US sale of F-16's to Ankara & on Canada's arms embargo, would help Turkey's parliament move toward ratifying #Sweden's NATO membership bid. For both are good reasons.
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/2036035/turkeys-erdogan-links-canadas-drone-embargo-to-sweden-nato-bid

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Hundreds of NGOs protest outside Spain’s parliament, calling to cease arms trade with Israel.

Spain bought close to $1B worth of weapons from Israel this year, according to protesters.

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/hundreds-of-ngos-protest-outside-spain-s-parliament-calling-to-cease-arms-trade-with-israel/3088218

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Report to Congress on Foreign Arms Sales reviews the process & procedures that apply to arms sales proposed by the President including consideration of proposals to sell major military equipment, articles & services, or the retransfer to 3rd-party states.
https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24231718/arms-sales-congressional-review-process-dec-19-2023.pdf

December 20

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How many?

Zelensky: Ukraine to produce 1 million drones next year.

What kind?

https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-ukraine-to-produce-1-million-drones-next-year/

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#Czech firearms & ammo producer #Colt CZ plans to buy #Brazilian competitor Sellier & Bellot for $350m, the former announced Monday. Pending “regulatory approval in various countries,” Colt CZ is expected to finalize the deal in the first half of 2024.
https://www.coltczgroup.com/en/media-press-releases/colt-cz-group-se-acquires-traditional-czech-manufacturer-of-small-caliber-ammunition-sellier-bellot

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UK #universities take millions from military companies arming #Israel. Major #arms companies give UK universities almost £100m and sit on Russell Group advisory boards.
https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/dark-money-investigations/universities-millions-defence-companies-israel-gaza/

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Antwoord op Kamervragen (Van Dijk, SP) over F-35-onderdelen naar Israël. Hoe een Algemene Vergunning wordt ingezet in een geïntegreerde buitenlandpolitieke- en veiligheidsafweging, waarin mensenrechten en het plegen van oorlogsmisdaden zijn meegenomen, maar blijkbaar ... minder zwaar wegen dan steun aan het Israël van Netanyahu.

De antwoorden op de 26 losse vragen geven enig inzicht in de werking van de doorlevering via #Woensdrecht op grond van de Regeling Algemene Vergunning #NL009.

#F35 #Israel

Zie voor tekst -> https://www.tweedekamer.nl/downloads/document?id=2023D50373

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#Airbus Helicopters is actively working to present a renewed offer for H225M Caracal multirole helicopters to the #UAE.

Human rights and arms export rules aren't an issue when #petrodollars and allies are involved even when they violate UN arms embargo's. https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/62409

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#Saudi autocrat Mohammad Bin Salman #MBS is determined to acquire #Russian #hypersonic technologies. He addressed the subject with Russian President Vladimir #Putin during their recent meeting in Riyadh.
https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/62410

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Another arms export restriction collapsed.

#Japan to ship #Patriot missiles to #US as export rules eased. The shipment could indirectly lead to supporting #Ukraine in the form of replenishing those the US shipped to Kyiv. https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15088950

December 19

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Accumulating problems. F-35 head warns future upgrades at risk, production shutdown possible. The #F35 Joint Strike Fighter is facing “significant challenges” on its future weapons and other capability upgrades.
https://www.defensenews.com/air/2023/12/15/f-35-head-warns-future-upgrades-at-risk-production-shutdown-possible/

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The executive summaries of the ENAAT report "'From war lobby to war economy' are now translated into Dutch, French and German.. They are available at the bottom of this webpage ->
https://enaat.org/2023/12/07/from-war-lobby-to-war-economy-new-enaat-report

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Indian #Bharat Dynamics secures major deal from #Armenia amidst global achievements. Sources say that Armenia has acquired the Akash Air Defence System and 15 AAD Systems from BDL. The transaction is estimated to have a vallue between €55m and €66m.
https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-indian-defence-triumph-bharat-dynamics-secures-major-deal-from-armenia-amidst-global-achievements-say-sources-269201

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Global Protests Target Weapon Manufacturers With Ties to Israel. A decentralized global network of activists is carrying out non-violent actions to disrupt companies that support Israel’s war machine.
https://indypendent.org/2023/12/arms-are-for-linking-global-protests-target-weapon-manufacturers-with-ties-to-israel/

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The #European Commission’s 2024 list of controlled #dualuse items comes into force. The updates concern the control parameters for manufacturing equipment, high performance computers & lasers, propulsion motors for submersible vehicles & aircraft engines.
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=OJ:L_202302616

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#French group #Dassault Aviation took advantage of the #Egypt Defence Expo #EDEX, held in Cairo in December, to consolidate its position in the country and build trade cooperation with Egyptian securocrats. [Pay Wall]
https://www.africaintelligence.com/north-africa/2023/12/19/dassault-the-egyptian-army-s-partner-of-choice-at-edex-defence-show,110130577-art

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The #Swiss government has been given more flexibility when it comes to approving the export of war material. Both chambers of parliament have agreed to allow the government to deviate from previous restrictions on such exports in exceptional cases.
https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-parliament-greenlights-more-leeway-on-war-material-exports/49070646

December 18

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#UAE President said that the joint development & research committee shared by #Tawazun & #France’s Direction Générale de l'Armement #DGA has established new transfer of technology agreements between Tawazun and each of #Thales Group, #MBDA and #Safran.
https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/62403

December 16

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Need inspiration?

Video of #blockade @ #BAE Systems in #Glasgow on 071223:
in protest over the military company’s ties to #Israel
as a call for a ceasefire
an end to the Israeli occupation.
https://socialistproject.ca/leftstreamed-video/workers-for-palestine-blockading-bae/

Or do it your own way.

#Nederlandse info
https://stopwapenhandel.org/verbreek-banden-met-israelische-wapenindustrie/

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#Australian peace builders wanted to question #Thales on its links to Israel’s genocide in #Palestine, but were denied entry to weapons manufacturer’s office, Dec 15. Thales has a relationship with Israeli Aerospace Industries #IAI & #Elbit.
https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/pro-palestine-protesters-say-thales-has-social-licence

December 16

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Bristol residents target #Elbit over Israeli arms exports and "will keep taking actions like this until there are no arms dealers left in Bristol, and they invite you to do the same."
https://caat.org.uk/news/bristol-residents-target-elbit-over-israeli-arms-exports/

December 15

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"We were successful in the sense that the claims by the state that there were no violations in Gaza, or we can't assess that, has been wiped off the table and (the finding) that the F-35 is used in the war is extremely important," the lawyer told Reuters.
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/dutch-shipments-f-35-fighter-jet-parts-israel-can-continue-court-says-2023-12-15/

While the judges said it was likely that F-35s contributed to possible war crimes, they added that under the terms of the arms export permit they could only rule on the question of whether the government had made a reasonable assessment in allowing exports to continue and said there was no scope for a judge to intervene.

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Eric Trappier CEO of French Dassault Aviation of opens fire on F-35, a fighter plane which is "only interoperable with itself,” and as such, he rethorically asks, is “there some element of blackmail?”
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/12/dassault-ceo-talks-saudi-interest-in-rafale-takes-a-shot-at-f-35-and-reveals-fcas-details/

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US rushed new #F35 capabilities to #Israel after Hamas attack Pentagon officials say they’re delivering “unprecedented surge support to F-35 users in Israel.”

https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2023/12/us-rushed-new-f-35-capabilities-israel-after-hamas-attack/392718/

Action in Woensdrecht at Elbit branch 25/11/23

The #Netherlands is given green light by #judge to deliver components. https://twitter.com/NOS/status/1735596855604482048

Dutch shipments of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel can continue, court says https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/2747127-dutch-shipments-of-f-35-fighter-jet-parts-to-israel-can-continue-court-says

Claimants will open an Appeal against the verdict https://twitter.com/PAXvoorvrede/status/1735613872126542282

Hopefully activists wiil continue opposing these deliverances aswell.

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#Italy’s #Leonardo and #Franco-#German consortium #KNDS (with a financial holding at Gustav Mahlerlaan 1017, 1082MK #Amsterdam) are forming a “strategic alliance” to build tanks and possibly more, the companies said on Wednesday. Read More -> https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2023/12/13/leonardo-knds-forge-european-industry-alliance-for-next-gen-tanks/

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Victory for Campaign as Fisher German ends Elbit ties. Palestine Action has received confirmation that the property managers for #Elbit Systems’ Shenstone drone factory, Fisher German, have cut ties with the Israeli arms manufacturer. https://freedomnews.org.uk/2023/12/14/victory-for-campaign-as-fisher-german-ends-elbit-ties

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MAN Energy Solutions levert dieselmotoren en dieselgeneratorsets voor ASW-fregatten van Damen Naval die de huidige M-fregatten van de Karel Doorman-klasse zullen vervangen. https://maritimetechnology.nl/nl/actueel/man-energy-solutions-levert-dieselmotoren-en-dieselgeneratorsets-voor-asw-fregatten-van-damen-naval/

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Russia's plan to use stocks of components and materials reserved for arms manufacturing in the years 2024-25 might address some immediate needs. This could lead to long-term challenges in maintaining a steady supply of military equipment. https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_december_2023_global_security_army_industry/despite_economic_sanctions_russia_capable_of_producing_100_-_150_tanks_per_month.html

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The arms industry shapes European policies way beyond the military by
@letysedou, #ENAAT and Mark Akkerman, @CTWnl. https://euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-arms-industry-shapes-european-policies-way-beyond-the-military/

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#Azerbaijan receives arms exports from #Israel and #Turkey. #Armenia is looking to India as “the biggest Armenian partner in defence” in light of #Russia’s absence and to #France which has already shipped armoured vehicles & radar tech. #Karabach https://www.intellinews.com/balance-of-power-in-south-caucasus-still-shifting-after-karabakh-collapse-305480/

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The US State Department & Treasury imposed
#sanctions on more than 250 individuals& entities in Russia, China, #Turkey, the #UAE and #Pakistan, taking fresh aim at Russia’s military together with its banking, energy and mining sectors. https://www.worldecr.com/news/

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The #semiconductor industry is pushing the Biden administration for more transparency surrounding its future plans for export controls on chips and chip tools, saying the uncertainty is causing more foreign customers to avoid using advanced US-origin tech. https://exportcompliancedaily.com/article/2023/12/14/export-control-uncertainty-is-at-all-time-high-chip-industry-official-says-2312130052

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“The recent overseas trip was almost all about #semiconductors,” #Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong. said, declining to comment on more details. #ASML https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2023/12/129_365205.html

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Bijna kerst. Uit de Korea Times https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/opinion/2023/12/137_365135.html

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Retweet
@jacobin: Arms industry executives at both Raytheon and General Dynamics spoke candidly about how Israel’s war on Gaza will be good for business. https://jacobin.com/2023/10/raytheon-general-dynamics-gaza-israel-war-military-industrial-complex

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#Saudis Eye France’s Rafale Fighter.
With #Germany still blocking a long-planned sale of #Eurofighter Typhoons to the Kingdom, Dassault is capitalizing on the opportunity. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/saudis-eye-frances-rafale-fighter

F-15EX, EFAs & Rafales – Saudi works to develop most formidable Air Force in Middle East. With the help of Europe and the US. Positive is only the so-called German 'stubbornness' to sell fighters to the human rights violating, violent and autocrat regime. https://www.eurasiantimes.com/saudi-arabia-turning-into-formidable-air-force-operating-rafales-typhoons-f-15ex/

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Prediction: For long fat military contracts in the US & Europe have been shared between a small number of giant contractors. But changes in geopolitics, warfare& tech are bringing scrappy new firms into the sector, determined to shake up arms acquisition. https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2023/12/14/scrappy-new-firms-are-slimming-down-bloated-defence-contracts

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#Naval_Group Offering Barracuda Family #Submarine To The Netherlands

The #French naval shipbuilding, systems and support contractor is offering the Royal #Netherlands Navy #RNLN a conventionally-powered submarine design from its Barracuda family. More -> https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/12/naval-group-offering-barracuda-family-submarine-to-the-netherlands/

The PR-picture on the romantic character of submarine warfare, is enough to make one squirm and is disconnected from this history undersea warfare as happened in the past century.

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"It is clear that #UK-supplied weapons & components are being used by #Israeli forces. In this light, it is...remarkable that" there are "no plans to convene to scrutinise UK arms export policy," well known persons in arms control circles wrote to the FT. https://www.ft.com/content/9f1fc223-f781-49bd-bd0c-629c8a34c0ae

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Nederlandse militaire steun aan Oekraïne is sinds 3/10/23 met bijna € 550mjn toegenomen. Het gaat vooral om commercieel verworven materieel. De totale waarde van al het geleverde materieel en deelnames aan fondsen staat nu op ruim € 2,6mjd. Periodieke update Kajsa Ollongren.

Dutch military support to #Ukraine has increased by almost €550m since Oct 3. This mainly concerns commercially acquired equipment. The total value of all equipment supplied & participation in funds now amounts to more than €2.6bn. Update Dutch MoD. https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2023/12/14/nederland-levert-oekraine-weer-ruim-half-miljard-euro-aan-materieel

December 14

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SIPRI analysis: #Russia's new #budget law signals determination to see the war in Ukraine through. Planned military spending in 2024 would be 29% per cent higher in real terms than in 2023, representing 7.1% of GDP and 35% of all government expenditure.
https://www.sipri.org/media/press-release/2023/russias-new-budget-law-signals-determination-see-war-ukraine-through-according-new-sipri-analysis

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Michael Klare: "The #Pentagon’s Rush to Deploy #AI-Enabled Weapons Is Going to Kill Us All."
https://www.thenation.com/article/world/the-pentagons-rush-to-deploy-ai-enabled-weapons-is-going-to-kill-us-all/

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MPs call on UK government to halt arms exports to Israel over war crimes.
Lawmakers ask whether government knows how Israel is using British weapons, as they fear UK complicity in atrocities. https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-palestine-war-uk-mps-call-halt-arms-exports-gaza-atrocities

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Most expensive weapon ever, but the " F-35 Lightning II #JSF program continues to struggle with costs for upgrades and fielding delays despite being more than 20 years old, said the chairman of a key House Armed Services subcommittee." #Lockheed
https://news.usni.org/2023/12/13/wittman-criticizes-f-35-lightning-ii-joint-strike-fighter-program-delays

More problems for your Buck. The head of the Pentagon #F35 Joint Program Office #JPO said on Dec. 12 he still cannot predict when a software issue that has halted new aircraft deliveries from #Lockheed Martin since July will be corrected.
https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/aircraft-propulsion/f-35-delivery-freeze-complicated-software-doubts-hardware

December 13

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The #Italian Air Force has flown its first Block 5 version of the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (#GA-ASI) MQ-9A #Reaper unmanned aircraft system (UAS). https://www.ga-asi.com/italian-air-force-flies-new-mq-9a-block-5-rpa-from-ga-asi
See also: https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2021/09/29/italy-funds-arming-its-reaper-drones/ and https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/italy-weaponization-mq-9s

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New #Polish government “may invalidate” final arms deals signed by predecessor. This includes the $2.6 billion deal with South #Korea to purchase over 150 self-propelled howitzers.
https://notesfrompoland.com/2023/12/12/new-polish-government-may-invalidate-final-arms-deals-signed-by-predecessor/

Return of #Tusk unlikely to affect arms deal with #Korea. Swierczynski, the head of the security & international affairs desk @ Polityka Insight (Warsaw), believes there is little reason for the incoming government to backtrack on already-inked agreements. https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/12/205_365201.html

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EU and UK inbound #FDI regimes, included those for strategic investments, and more specific military and dual-use, biotech, infrastructure, quantum technologies, satellite and space technologies etc.
https://www.financierworldwide.com/eu-and-uk-inbound-fdi-regimes

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Letter to the UK Government Calling for an Immediate Halt to UK Arms Transfers to the Government of Israel. "Failure to do so risks the Government breaching its own laws and being complicit in grave abuses."
https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/12/12/letter-uk-government-calling-immediate-halt-uk-arms-transfers-government-israel

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Anti-War Workers Blockade Factory Making Israeli Drone Engines for Its Siege on Gaza.
World Beyond War blocked the entrance of a Pratt & Whitney plant in Canada this morning.
https://www.vice.com/en/article/v7bje4/anti-war-workers-blockade-factory-making-israeli-drone-engines-for-its-siege-on-gaza

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Negotiations concluded for an EU law introducing criminal offences & penalties for violation of EU sanctions. This ensures violations or circumventions of EU sanctions will be prosecuted an has importance in the context of the Russian war against Ukraine.
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/12/12/council-and-parliament-reach-political-agreement-to-criminalise-violation-of-eu-sanctions/

Companies who are found to be dodging strict trade sanctions, including those imposed since the war in Ukraine, will face tougher penalties with the creation of a new #UK Office of Trade #Sanctions Implementation #OTSI.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-unit-to-crack-down-on-firms-dodging-russian-sanctions

New guidance from the Biden administration this week warned shippers, brokers, ship owners and others transportation industries to better know their #cargo, saying they each have a “#responsibility” to craft their own “rigorous” compliance programs.
https://www.justice.gov/media/1327981/dl

Joe Biden’s administration applied economic and diplomatic #sanctions on hundreds of Russian, Chinese, #Turkish (#NATO) and #Emirati (Arab ally) individuals and companies on Tuesday, targeting #suppliers of products for #Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine.
https://nationworldnews.com/us-announces-sanctions-on-russian-arms-suppliers/

Uitbreiding van de traditionele #sancties is zinloos schrijven Goedkov, Inozemtsev en Koedrjavtsev. Rusland vond alternatieve markten & westerse landen schaden vooral zichzelf.
https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2023/12/12/de-sancties-tegen-rusland-kunnen-echt-effectiever-a4184047?t=1702464614 Schrijvers pleiten oa voor sancties die de Russische samenleving #ontwrichten.

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The Czech Republic exports arms to Ukraine for another $2.9 billion: This is twice as much as from 2022 in total.
https://en.defence-ua.com/industries/the_czech_republic_exports_arms_to_ukraine_for_another_29_billion_dollars_this_is_twice_as_much_as_from_2022_in_total-8852.html

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“Onze regeringen hebben bloed aan de handen”: #protest tegen #wapenhandel naar Israël via Antwerpse haven.

Een honderdtal actievoerders hebben dinsdagavond actie gevoerd aan de kantoren van de Israëlische rederij #ZIM in #Antwerpen.
https://www.pzc.nl/antwerpen/onze-regeringen-hebben-bloed-aan-de-handen-protest-tegen-wapenhandel-naar-israel-via-antwerpse-haven~aeae8bd4/

#ZIM again. At ports in Melbourne, Sydney, and Fremantle, blockades have delayed shipments bound for Israel. In the face of crippling fines and the threat of jail, protesters are determined to disrupt #Israel’s offensive in #Gaza. #Austrralia https://jacobin.com/2023/12/australia-palestine-solidarity-zim-isreal-war-gaza-blockade

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A group of anti-war protesters comprised of workers and union members blockaded #Pratt & Whitney plant in Mississauga, near Toronto that produces engines for #Israel’s #drones. They had signs such as “#Canada: Stop Arming Israel” and “Workers Against War.”
https://the1014.co.nz/uncategorized/anti-war-workers-blockade-factory-making-israeli-drone-engines-for-its-siege-on-gaza/291185/

December 12

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The poor performance of Russian hardware, especially tanks and heavy weapons in Ukraine, has hit demand for Russian equipment. But Russian imports in Africa continue to grow.
https://www.timesaerospace.aero/features/defence/russia-still-up-in-arms-despite-ukraine-war

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UK factories help build the jets used by the Israeli military. They should be stopped
wrote Amelia Horgan

Politicians won’t listen – so a growing protest movement is working to end Britain’s contribution to the destruction.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/dec/11/uk-factories-weapons-idf-gaza-protest-movement

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#Thales_Alenia Space has signed a multi-mission contract with #Indonesia's #PT_Len Industri to provide a state-of-the-art Earth observation constellation combining both radar and optical sensors and dedicated to the Indonesian MoD. #satellite
https://spacewatch.global/2023/12/thales-alenia-space-signs-multi-satellite-contract-with-pt-len/

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Retweet @TamamBeitJirja: This morning at 7 am, 60 people attached themselves to the bars of OIP Sensor systems [Belgium], owned by the Israeli company Elbeit systems, to block access and prevent production. The blockade denounces the ongoing genocide on Gaza and Belgium's complicity in arms production. https://twitter.com/TamamBeitJirja/status/1734108904542372082

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A working group has been set up by a committee overseeing the #Merseyside #Pension Fund to look into controversial investments in arms companies. Concerns were raised about investments, said to be linked to conflicts in Israel, Palestine & Yemen.
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/positive-step-forward-looking-arms-28272547

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Sanctions:

“BIS Studying Export Control 'Options' for Open Source Software, Cloud, [BIS Undersecretary} Estevez Says” https://exportcompliancedaily.com/login [Paywall]

“BIS Official Says Chip Controls Will Delay, Not Stop, China’s Tech Development” https://exportcompliancedaily.com/ [Paywall]

“The U.S. Must Use Its Export Controls” https://nationalinterest.org/feature/us-must-use-its-export-controls-207814

December 11

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Update on SAMI-Norinco arms package

Officials from #Saudi #SAMI were previously reported to be in talks with #China’s #Norinco for a deal that includes the procurement of reconnaissance drones, air defense systems, and kamikaze drones. [Paywall] https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/62382-saudi-arabia-update-on-sami-norinco-arms-package

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The #Japanese government's recent move to relax arms export restrictions has aroused widespread attention and concern from the international community. Easing export restrictions could lead to disruptions in regional and international order. [Chinese news site] https://min.news/en/world/adb0f1ae395e64f7b3905b5745e8a3ca.html

December 10

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#EDEX2023. The event witnessed significant activity from the Minister for Military Production. He met with MoD's and officials from Serbia, Armenia, Czechia, S. Korea, Turkey, etc & representatives from #Thales, Northrop Grumman, #Beretta & others. #Egypt
https://see.news/egypts-edex-2023-showcases-military-prowess-and-expands-global-defense-partnerships

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Staal voor Poetins oorlogsmachine mede mogelijk gemaakt door Italiaans-Nederlands bedrijf

Na de Russische annexatie van de Krim in 2014 groeide het Italiaanse staalbedrijf Danieli Group uit tot een speler van formaat in de Russische staalindustrie, de motor van Poetins oorlogsmachine. Zo ook het Nederlandse dochterbedrijf Danieli Corus. Zelfs na de invasie van Oekraïne in 2022 bleef het bedrijf Russische klanten bedienen. https://www.ftm.nl/artikelen/russisch-militair-staal-met-nederlands-italiaans-tintje

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#Amnesty UK asks London if it will cease #arms exports to Jeruzalem. AI-UK notes that If #Israel continues to face no concrete consequences from allies for its continued serious breaches of IHLaw, the international rules-based system itselfis also damaged.
https://www.amnesty.org.uk/files/2023-12/Amnesty%20International%20UK%20Briefing%20-%20Israel%20Arms%20Exports%20-%20WHD%2012.12.2023.pdf

UK: MPs urged to support calls for immediate halt to UK arms sales to Israel https://www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releases/uk-mps-urged-support-calls-immediate-halt-uk-arms-sales-israel

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#US cleared the potential sale of 13,981 tank rounds to #Israel, citing an emergency that allows for a fast-track notification to lawmakers. Israel has requested to buy the 120mm munitions for an estimated cost of $106.5 million, the Pentagon’s #DCSA said.
https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/israel-m830a1-120mm-tank-cartridges

December 9

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Waking the Sleeping Giant: US’s Defence Industrial Base Faces Critical Challenges.
(Came across the fantasized words of Yamamoto also in December23 issue of Proceedings.)

https://news.clearancejobs.com/2023/12/07/waking-the-sleeping-giant-americas-defense-industrial-base-faces-critical-challenges/

Indeed it woke & never went to bed again. Now more flesh is fastly added to the #MIC.

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Heading in Saudi Gazette:

#Europe 'aiding and assisting' Israel's war in Gaza with key weapons

based on SIPRI info on arms sales to #Israel in 2013-22. #Italy & #Germany had supplied IDF crucial weapons & equipment it was now using on the ground in #Gaza. https://www.saudigazette.com.sa/article/638516

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Once upon a time firms like NSO were the stars of digital arms world, but this year no #Israeli offensive #cyber firms were present last month at the biggest national security tech expo in EU #Milipol Paris.
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/security-aviation/2023-12-08/ty-article/.premium/at-defense-and-arms-expo-israeli-cyber-is-out-but-surveillance-tech-in/0000018c-49da-db23-ad9f-69da26e10000

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UK ARMS IN ISRAEL’S ATTACKS ON GAZA

Arms exports include components for F-35 aircraft used in Israel’s bombing of the Gaza Strip.

UK banks, including Barclays, are profiting from the deadly arms trade with Israel.

https://waronwant.org/sites/default/files/2023-12/UK-Israel%20arms%20trade%20briefing%20Dec23.pdf

December 8

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The #Indonesian Air Force has taken delivery of eight H225M helicopters manufactured by #Airbus to support transport and other military missions. The notorious Minister of Defence #Prabowo Subianto led a hand-over ceremony earlier this month.
https://www.kemhan.go.id/2023/12/01/menhan-prabowo-serahkan-delapan-unit-helikopter-h225m-dan-resmikan-full-flight-simulator-h225m.html

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Ik zie de cartoons al voor me: NOX tegen krijgsmacht.

Bouw van de #marinierskazerne in Nieuw-Milligen loopt vertraging op, omdat er sprake is van te hoge zogeheten #stikstofdepositie. De geplande aanbesteding van 12/12/2023 kan daarom niet van start. https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2023/12/07/bouw-marinierskazerne-in-nieuw-milligen-vertraagd

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Protesters blockade UK factories building F-35 warplane parts used by Israel.

Workers and trade unions have targeted four British arms factories supplying components used to build the F-35 stealth fighter.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-palestine-war-protesters-blockade-uk-factories-f35-parts-israel

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UK government blasted for refusing to confirm if the UK’s Cyprus airbase is being used as a covert hub for supplying arms to Israel. It was reported that RAF #Akrotiri has handled 30+ military #transport flights to Tel Aviv since the start of the Gaza war.
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/b/mod-refuses-confirm-if-cyprus-airbase-supply-arms-israel

UK faces criticism over alleged arms supply from Cyprus to Israel https://in-cyprus.philenews.com/local/uk-faces-criticism-over-alleged-arms-supply-from-cyprus-to-israel/

December 7

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Why is the US still sending an endless supply of arms to Israel without conditions? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/dec/07/us-israel-military-support-scrutiny-human-rights Article ends with better question: Why is it not immediately ended noting that Israel kills and displaces citizens of Gaza in large numbers?

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Saab Inc. won a $15.9m deal for the construction of underwater #drones and associated storage containers, training naval mines, spare parts, training documentation, training and transportation. The contract involves FMS to Kuwait. https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/3606232/

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Four Arms Factories Across the UK #Blockaded in #Solidarity with Palestine

Over 1,000 workers have simultaneously blocked four arms factories across the UK which provide components for #arms used by #Israel in its bombardment of #Gaza.
https://tribunemag.co.uk/2023/12/four-arms-factories-across-the-uk-blockaded-in-solidarity-with-palestine

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S. #Korea eyes chip alliance with Netherlands.

Yoon said. "A closer chip cooperation with the #Netherlands will not only greatly contribute to our #arms industry capabilities, but also open up new opportunities for arms #exports." #ASML https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20231207000713

December 6

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UK government faces legal challenge over arms exports to Israel. Al-Haq and Global Legal Action Network argue sales of British weapons could breach international law. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/06/uk-government-faces-legal-challenge-over-arms-exports-to-israel

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Mark Bromley, "The EU Dual-use Regulation, cyber-surveillance and human rights: the competing norms and organised hypocrisy of EU export controls," Defence Studies, Volume 23, Issue 4, December 3, 2023.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14702436.2023.2277455

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Two #Finnish companies are suspected of having exported #drones and other #military classified products worth over three million euros to #Russia in violation of EU sanctions, Finnish Customs said Tuesday. #smuggling
https://www.thedefensepost.com/2023/12/05/finnish-firms-smuggling-drones-russia/

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Over 70% of the arms used by organised crime in Mexico come from the US, said the US ambassador to #Mexico, Ken Salazar. “The problem is bilateral” & requires the joint work of the governments of both countries “to discover these weapons before they cross.”
https://nationworldnews.com/the-us-receives-70-of-the-weapons-used-by-organized-crime-in-mexico-from-its-country/

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The American Way of Economic War

Is Washington Overusing Its Most Powerful Weapons?

By Paul Krugman.

"Washington might use its authority to punish states and people that have done nothing wrong. Experts must therefore think about how to best constrain—if not quite contain—the United States’ empire.”

"There is also the obvious risk that countries that lose wars without gun smoke could lash out by waging wars with gun smoke."

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/reviews/american-way-economic-war-paul-krugman

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UK’s revised arms export criteria: a shift towards less accountability? On the 30 November 2023, the UK government published a detailed report ‘UK amends its criteria for arms exports‘ on the revisions exports of strategic goods.
https://aoav.org.uk/2023/uks-revised-arms-export-criteria-a-shift-towards-less-accountability/

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Carbon emissions from the world's militaries directly threaten the planet’s future.
Demilitarisation across nations promises huge climate benefits.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2023/12/06/carbon-emissions-from-the-worlds-militaries-directly-threaten-the-planets-future/

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How Israel got an endless supply of US-made smart Bombs. Nearly three years ago, Congress gave Israel a pass to stockpile precision-guided #bombs “without regard to annual limits.” An inside source confirms that even more have been transferred since Oct 7.

https://inthesetimes.com/article/united-states-israel-precision-guided-munitions-stockpile

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#INDONESIA’S outgoing president Widojo has approved a 20% cent increase in military spending in 2024, to upgrade military hardware, its finance minister said.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/indonesia-approves-20-rise-defence-spending-through-2024

With a growth of the the Indonesian economy by 5% in 2024 this will be at the cost of...?

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Another crisis in the arms industry noted. “It is an urgent issue...We need counter [#drone system] capabilities at scale,” said Under Sec of Defense for Acquisition&Sustainment #LaPlante. “We need #lots_of_money, we need production lines to go up fast.”
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/12/amid-ukraine-and-israel-conflicts-pentagon-acquisition-chief-sees-counter-drone-crisis/

LaPlante has a background in advanced technologhy researchfirms included defence and space. https://www.acq.osd.mil/leadership/as/dr-william-laplante.html

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'Onderzoek Defensie deugt niet'. #Defensie moet er wel degelijk rekening mee houden dat #stikstofregels heropening van de vliegbasis in de weg staan. De werkgroep gaat nu kijken hoe dit wapenfeit in de strijd tegen die heropening gebruikt kan worden.
https://www.gelderlander.nl/land-van-cuijk/weer-straaljagers-vanaf-vliegbasis-de-peel-stikstof-kan-dat-voorkomen-hopen-omwonenden~a13c77c08/

Inleiding op het artikel: Volgens Defensie is stikstof geen belemmering voor het heropenen van vliegbasis De Peel, maar Werkgroep De Peel – een groep tegenstanders – denkt daar toch heel anders over. ,,Het onderzoek van Defensie deugt niet”, zegt Ben Alders van de werkgroep.

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Poland’s outgoing defense chief drops $2.6 billion on Hanwha howitzers

The move has come under scrutiny, with some lawmakers arguing the new outgoing government should leave such spending calls to incoming leadership.

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2023/12/04/polands-outgoing-defense-chief-drops-26-billion-on-hanwha-howitzers/

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'Unacceptable' protestors removed from Uni. of Nottingham building.

Group called for the university to end links with all firms involved in the arms trade.

https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/unacceptable-protestors-removed-university-nottingham-8954110

Peculiar at a time when selling arms to autocrats, those targeting civilians, etc. is accepted.

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#Belgium has pledged to transfer #F16 fighters to Ukraine in 2025, the press service of the #Ukrainian MoD reported on 12/05/23 on a Telegram channel. The day prior, Rustem Umerov, the MoD of Ukraine, met with his Belgian colleague Ludvine Dedonder.
https://frontierindia.com/briefs/belgium-confirms-f-16s-for-ukraine-but-with-a-catch/

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Legal & human rights groups challenging the British government in the High #Court say the UK has breached its legal obligations by continuing to license arms sales to #Israel as it continues its offensive on Gaza.
https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/groups-take-uk-government-court-over-arms-exports-israel

#Dutch groups see https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20231204-rights-orgs-sue-netherlands-over-f-35-parts-to-israel

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Interessant artikel. Zoals:

Kunnen aan Algemene Vergunningen zoals NL009 sancties verbonden worden.

+/- 500 Gevechtsvliegtuigen in en uit Europa zijn voor de dagelijkse aanvoer van reserveonderdelen afhankelijk van het #F35 Regional European Warehouse op vliegbasis #Woensdrecht.

Retweet met comment
@FrankSlijper: Het enige wat wij vragen, is dat de overheid zich aan haar eigen regels houdt. Je kunt niet zeggen: het wapenexportbeleid dat geldt voor de hele wereld telt nu even niet.” - @michielservaes via @StevenDerix. https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2023/12/04/felle-strijd-mensenrechtenorganisaties-tegen-nederlandse-staat-over-export-f35-naar-israel-meest-fundamentele-beginselen-van-het-recht-en-van-menselijkheid-a4183235

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“We just don’t have enough #ammunition. So forget about the end use of what mission this might be on, and what we want to do with it...That is quite expensive initially, to reopen production lines”, Ed Arnold of RUSI.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2023/12/04/four-factors-shaping-european-defense-in-2024-and-beyond/ Scale them back will also be costly.

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On December 5, 2023, #Damen cut the first steel for the new #German multi-purpose F126 #frigate marking the start of the construction for the German Navy.

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/12/damen-naval-marks-official-start-of-construction-phase-f126-frigate/

December 4

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Arms industry of Turkey grown substantial. It decreased reliance on foreign military imports from 80% in 2004 to +/- 20% in 2022. It became the 11th largest arms exporter (without being a signatory to the ATT) and with an aggressive arms export policy.
https://aoav.org.uk/2023/turkiyes-arms-industry-and-the-arms-trade-treaty-growing-tensions-with-the-west-amid-domestic-ambitions-and-international-commitments/


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Retweet @milemissionsgap:
Today is Relief, Recovery, and Peace Day at #COP28. Militaries are responsible for an estimated 5.5% of global emissions. If they were a country, they would be the 4th largest emitter. But militaries don't have to report their emissions to the @UNFCCC- this has to change.


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What is the share of the total arms revenue of the SIPRI Top 100 for 2021 by country?



USA 51.0%
China 18.0%
UK 7.0%
France 4.4%
Russia 3.5%
Trans-European
3.3%
Italy 2.6%
Israel
2.1%
Germany 1.5%
Japan 1.2%
South Korea

1.2%
India 1.1%
Other
3.6%


https://www.sipri.org/publications/2023/sipri-fact-sheets/sipri-top-100-arms-producing-and-military-services-companies-2022



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De militaire kamer in de rechtbank in Arnhem doet maandag mogelijk uitspraak in de zaak tegen commando Sil A. De #Commando wordt verdacht van drugssmokkel en #wapenhandel. Het Openbaar Ministerie eiste vorige maand een gevangenisstraf van zes jaar. https://www.telegraaf.nl/nieuws/999771454/commando-hoort-wellicht-of-hij-cel-in-moet-om-drugs-en-wapens

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#Thales completes the acquisition of Imperva (https://www.imperva.com/), creating one of the world's 5 leading companies focused on protecting the heart of the digital ecosystem: applications, data and identities. https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-wire-news-releases-pmn/thales-completes-the-acquisition-of-imperva-creating-a-global-leader-in-cybersecurity

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#SIPRI Arms companies’ efforts to increase production capacity were hindered by labour shortages, rising costs & supply chain disruptions. Outstanding orders & wave of new contracts signal that global arms revenue could grow substantially in coming years. https://sipri.org/sites/default/files/2023-11/fs_2312_top_100_2022.pdf

December 3

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The Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) has condemned the resumption of Israel's brutal bombardment of the occupied Gaza Strip, and calls on the UK government to implement an immediate two-way arms embargo on Israel. https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/48623

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South Sudanese soldiers reveal secretly acquired Israeli-made assault rifles. they are using Israeli-made 7.62 × 39 mm Galil ACE 32 assault rifles, which were secretly supplied to them by the South Sudanese National Security Service (NSS).
https://www.military.africa/2023/12/south-sudanese-soldiers-reveal-secretly-acquired-israeli-made-assault-rifles/

December 2

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After weeks of action, iO Associates, the sole #recruiters for the UK operations of Israel’s largest weapons company, #Elbit Systems, have confirmed via email to Palestine Action that they ended their association with Elbit on the evening of November 29th.
https://freedomnews.org.uk/2023/12/02/elbit-systems-dropped-by-recruiters-after-protests/

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#Elbit Systems UK will develop, produce and integrate #simulators for the British Armys 81mm #mortars and 105mm Light Gun (...) This contract awarded by the UK MoD builds on Elbit Systems UKs existing array of advanced training and simulation systems deployed to the British Army, and will also leverage the experience of its subcontractor, Van #Halteren Technologies, from the Netherlands, who have already delivered similar systems globally.
https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/elbit-systems-uk-selected-to-provide-artillery-and-mortar-simulators-to-british-army/

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History of arms exports reveals SA’s double standards. Arms exports are not a neutral act – they never have been. They have the potential to perpetuate a conflict and potentially contribute to violations of international law.
https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/history-of-arms-exports-reveals-sas-double-standards-18bf06e7-7375-4d3c-91da-0cdf9bcc3d0e

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The Federal Government of Somalia extends its profound gratitude to the United Nations Security Council for its momentous decision to fully lift the longstanding arms embargo on Somalia.
https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15511.doc.htm

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French #Thales has set up a new office in Bengaluru, as an extension of Thales’ Engineering Competence Centre in #Bengaluru that was inaugurated in 2019. Activities will include: radar software, airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance. #India
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/thales-opens-new-office-in-bengaluru/articleshow/105641265.cms

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A deputy commander of #Kazakhstan's Air Defence Forces, Col Yerzhan Nildibayev, has said that his country will not buy "very expensive" #fighter #jets from #France, the privately-owned news website KazTAG reported on 30 November. (KazTAG news agency, Almaty, in Russian 30/11/23)

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Weighting to invest in companies that produce weapons, you may face a major ethical question: Am I funding war and death? Experts diverge on the answer (...) Financing arms manufacturing means financing warfare, Johanna Schmidt, at Triodos Bank, said. https://www.euronews.com/business/2023/11/30/making-money-on-defence-stocks-is-it-ethical-to-cash-in-on-the-boom

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Embraer and the #NIDV signed a MoU during the 34th NIDV Exhibition for Defense and Security #NEDS2023. The signing is a key element in the strategic relationship developed between Embraer and the Netherlands, on the C-390 Millennium and A-29 Super Tucano.
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/defence/latest/nidv-embraer-sign-co-operation-agreement-on-c-390-a-29-aircraft-for-the-netherlands

(...) this agreement aligns with several other MoUs involving tech and industrial partners like #Fokker Services Group and #MultiSIM, as well as esteemed research institutes such as the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (Royal #NLR) and the Netherlands Organization for #TNO.

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Vijand rammelt aan de poort. Voor #Ahoy vond tijdens de beurs 'n demonstratie plaats. De politie loste een waarschuwingsschot. Een omstander droeg mogelijk 'n vuurwapen. Geen wapen aangetroffen.
https://www.nd.nl/nieuws/nederland/1202753/op-beurs-is-te-merken-wapenindustrie-heeft-wind-in-de-rug-in- Nee 't was 'n aansteker, waarom meldt je dat niet? @TekstPast

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Oorlog gaat voor. #Wapenbeurs #NEDS in #Rotterdam: "Alle Israëlische bedrijven die normaliter een stand hebben op de #NIDV-beurs, hadden deze keer afgezegd vanwege de oorlog in hun land. Op de plek van Israël Aerospace Industries #IAI was een koffiehoek." https://www.rd.nl/artikel/1043959-verdubbel-militaire-productie-binnen-de-navo

December 1

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@JaspervanDijkSP Replying to @martinbroek and @trouwschmidt Dank, hierbij de allerlaatste. Over de wonderlijke argumentatie tav de export van F35/JSF onderdelen cc @PAXvoorvrede @CTWnl


Kamervragen van Van Dijk (SP): F-35’s voor Israël

https://www.tweedekamer.nl/kamerstukken/kamervragen/detail?id=2023Z19578&did=2023D47674




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Saudi Arabian Military Industries Advances #SAMI Saudi Aerospace Ambitions. Aerospace is becoming a key pillar for Saudi Arabian Military Industries, as Riyadh aims to make half of defense acquisitions in-country by 2030. https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/supply-chain/saudi-arabian-military-industries-advances-saudi-aerospace-ambitions

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Drie internationale online bijeenkomsten over bewapening, klimaatrechtvaardigheid en militarisme. Online bijeenkomsten over wapenhandel en klimaat (2 december), Europees beleid (7 december) en de COP 28 milieuconferentie (8 december). https://www.globalinfo.nl/nieuws/drie-internationale-online-bijeenkomsten-over-bewapening-klimaatrechtvaardigheid-en-militarisme/

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The White House aims to lift nearly all restrictions on #Israel’s access to #weapons from a crucial #US stockpile, enabling a smoother weapons pipeline to Israel, which has paused weeks of its devastating bombing of the #Gaza Strip. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/26/biden-seeks-to-expand-israeli-access-to-us-weapons-stockpile

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Omar Barghouti, Palestijns activist en oprichter van boycotbeweging BDS ‘De EU nam sancties tegen elk land dat je maar kunt bedenken, maar nooit tegen Israël’
https://www.mo.be/interview/omar-barghouti-de-EU-nam-sancties-tegen-elk-land-maar-nooit-tegen-israel

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Spanish Indra had high-level meetings with the Saudi Arabian Military Industries #SAMI, Nov 20, Riyadh. Key figures such as Indra CEO Vicente and SAMI CEO Abukhaled were present. They resulted in signing several MoUs and progress in ongoing defense deals. https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/62361