Latest
on top (updated regularly):
September 30
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The European
Union officially opened its defense-innovation office in #Kyiv
earlier this month, as the bloc seeks to boost cooperation between
the #Ukrainian and European #arms industries. #EU
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/09/30/eu-opens-defense-innovation-hub-in-kyiv-to-boost-industry-outreach/
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Paid well for
major weapons. Quality of work bad.
“It is deeply concerning to learn
that faulty welds may have been knowingly made to US Navy
[#nucleair] #submarines and aircraft #carriers. " #NewportNews #security?
https://news.usni.org/2024/09/27/lawmakers-announce-investigation-into-faulty-submarine-carrier-welding-at-newport-news-shipbuilding-ships-affected-in-low-single-digits-officials-say
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Saudi Arabia and
Qatar have made sporadic donations of military equipment to selected
sub-Saharan partners. Bahrain’s engagement in the region is largely
confined to a small-scale deployment in Somalia. As for Oman and
Kuwait, there is no known tangible security cooper ation. The United
Arab Emirates (UAE), on the other hand, has ramped up its security
cooperation with sub-Saharan Africa in the past few years,
overshadowing its GCC neighbours.
https://www.ispionline.it/en/publication/the-gcc-and-sub-saharan-security-equipment-supplies-above-all-184869
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Natuur en
militarisme
Grote zorgen om plannen voor
oefenterreinen Defensie in de natuur.
https://www.natuurmonumenten.nl/nieuws/grote-zorgen-om-plannen-voor-oefenterreinen-defensie-in-de-natuur
Ik hoor zeggen: Je zet er alles op van Zwanenwater tot
gebieden die minder uitzonderlijk van natuurwaarde zijn (waar wat
zeldzame vogels rusten) en je laat je goodwill zien door de meest
omstreden gebieden weg te strepen van de militaire plannen.
Communicatiestrategie anno 2024.
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#Denmark
will invest 4.2 billion Danish kroner ($628 million) into #Ukraine's
arms production, according to Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen.
https://kyivindependent.com/denmark-to-invest-nearly-630-million-into-ukraines-defense-production/
September 29
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#Portugal is
facing pressure to remove its flag from the #German-owned (Concord
shipping, Jork) Katherin
https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9570620
shipping explosives for #Israel. The vessel transfers its load to an
arms manufacturer in Montenegro supplying #arms to Israel.
https://www.newarab.com/news/pressure-mounts-portugal-over-ship-carrying-israel-explosives
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#China says
#drones and counter-drone systems will dominate at biggest #Zhuhai
air show yet.
Sections featuring firms from #France,
#Italy, #Russia, #Saudi Arabia and the US to go on show as expo seeks
more international visitors.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3279952/china-says-drones-and-counter-drone-systems-will-dominate-biggest-zhuhai-air-show-yet
September 28
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The #US
#gunproblem is not solely confined to the domestic sphere. For
decades the #Caribbean has been grappling with the illegal inflow of
firearms from the US. This problem directly affects the #French
Caribbean territories, #Martinique & #Guadeloupe.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/the-u-s-guns-destabilizing-the-caribbean-are-a-problem-for-france-too/ar-AA1rfLlq
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Nu nog meer
mensen een reden om tegen scheepswerf #Damen te ageren. Het
militair/civiele bedrijf staat #woningbouw in de weg in een gebied
dat steeds meer bij de centrale stad van #Amsterdam begint te horen.
https://archive.ph/UYr8L#selection-1321.1-1321.213
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#Raytheon
(#RTX business), has delivered the 1st AN/TPY-2 radar equipped with a
full Gallium Nitride array to #Saudi Arabia.
https://www.rtx.com/news/news-center/2024/09/25/rtxs-raytheon-completes-first-an-tpy-2-radar-for-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia
Some dictators/gross human rights violators have the right to be armed by the selfappointed global policeman with hightech.
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#Israel has
secured an $8.7bn aid package from the US to support its "ongoing
military efforts" and to "maintain a qualitative military
edge" in the region.
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-says-it-has-secured-87-billion-us-aid-package-2024-09-26/
Others call it more adequately a #war, ethnic cleasing and a danger for the region and world.
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#UAE’s recent
track record raises serious doubts about its interest in promoting
stability in the Middle East and highlights its pursuit of its own
narrow interests, often through military means. Cooperations seems to
be a virtual endorsement of the UAE’s aggressive, destabilizing
history in the Middle East and North Africa.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamhartung/2024/09/26/is-the-uae-a-force-for-stability-in-the-middle-east/
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Global
#ammunition #market size is estimated to grow by $3.9 bn from
2024-28, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at
an average rate of 3.21% during the forecast period.
https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/ammunition-market-grow-usd-3-214000942.html
What does this mean in regard to polution & CO2 emmissions eg?
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#Dutch gov
will face legal challenges aimed at closing “loopholes” in a ban
on sending #F35 parts to #Israel.
The Haque "appears to be more keen on sticking to shipments than on taking public action against the Israeli government over the war in Gaza."
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Een
Kamermeerderheid probeert het #demonstratierecht in te perken door
een verbod op #gezichtsbedekkende kleding in te voeren. Tot
ongenoegen van experts. ‘Een minister van Justitie moet pal achter
het recht van de minderheid staan.’
https://www.trouw.nl/politiek/kan-er-straks-nog-anoniem-gedemonstreerd-worden~b1803a0d/
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Pentagon said
submarine that sank at Wuhan is a “new class” of Chinese Navy
#nuclear vessels: “It is unclear if this shipyard is certified to
handle nuclear materials. As such, we do not know if the submarine
reactor was fueled at the time of incident ...”
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/09/pentagon-confirms-a-new-class-of-chinese-nuclear-sub-sank-pierside/
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#Germany slows
arms exports to #Israel — without admitting it.
Berlin appears to have stopped approving war weapons exports to Israel, even while insisting that there is no ban in place. Observers believe the government has been spooked by legal threats.
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-slows-arms-exports-to-israel-without-admitting-it/a-70347570
September 26
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The cynical
#winners in a war of ethnic cleansing by an #Apartheid state:
"Despite the workforce pressures,
#Israel’s top defence contractors—#Elbit Systems, #IAI and
#Rafael—are keeping up with higher demand, reporting record
#revenues and #profits."
https://aviationweek.com/defense/supply-chain/debrief-israeli-defense-industry-coping-conflict-pressures-so-far
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Report to
Congress on Defense Production for Ukraine. Overview of different
projects, NATO-production & Appendix: US Security Assistance to
#Ukraine.
The Netherlands is mentioned concerning the F-16 transits and involvment in Patriot PAC-3 deliveries.
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#China
accuses #US of supplying #Russia with weapon #components
https://www.newsweek.com/china-us-russia-weapons-ukraine-war-latest-1959046
Ukraine says China is key route 4 foreign #tech in Russian weapons https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-says-china-is-key-route-foreign-tech-russian-weapons-2024-09-24/
China beschuldigt de VS van 't leveren van #wapenonderdelen aan Rusland https://www.msn.com/nl-nl/nieuws/Buitenland/china-beschuldigt-de-vs-van-het-leveren-van-wapenonderdelen-aan-rusland/ar-AA1rbwbP
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US #FMS sales
have grown dramatically over the past 20 years & the process is
no longer fast enough to keep up with the global demands, Sandy Long,
a DoD official said. She wants the #exportilability to be build into
weapons when they are produced.
https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2024/9/25/slow-foreign-military-sales-process-needs-reform
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#Wapendoorvoer
naar #Israël via #Nederland – een artikel dat een speurtocht is en
eindigt met een vraagteken.
https://stopwapenhandel.org/wapendoorvoer-naar-israel-via-nederland-een-vraagteken/
September 25
***
Varende
wapendepots, raketlanceerinstallaties & sensor platforms voor de
Nederlandse marine. Met het project is €250mljn tot €1mjrd
gemoeid.
Denk er even aan als je weer over noodzakelijke bezuinigen hoort.
De vaartuigen zijn vanaf 2027 volledig
inzetbaar, schrijft Defensie.
Retweet @DefensieStas met
commentaar: Varende gereedschapskisten. Zo kun je
de 2 nieuwe multifunctionele ondersteuningsvaartuigen voor de
@kon_marine ook wel noemen. Het zijn licht bemande schepen met
moderne wapensystemen en apparatuur die een hoofdschip assisteren.
Wat voegen ze toe aan onze vloot?
https://x.com/DefensieStas/status/1838560563997081765
https://www.defensie.nl/actueel/nieuws/2024/09/24/nieuwe-vaartuigen-met-wapens-en-apparatuur-bieden-betere-bescherming
On same aquisition
in English: Dutch Navy to buy armed sidekick ships for its
air-defense frigates
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/09/25/dutch-navy-to-buy-armed-sidekick-ships-for-its-air-defense-frigates/
De schepen zullen voorzien worden van wapensystemen van #Israel Aerospace Industries #IAI: Barak-raketten en Harop-munitie. Dat schrijft staatssecretaris van Defensie Gijs Tuinman in een brief aan de Tweede Kamer. https://marineschepen.nl/nieuws/Bestelling-twee-vaartuigen-met-raketten-stap-dichterbij-240924.html
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The war In
#Ukraine and the #nuclear danger (Again)
So long as the conflict continues, all sides must be careful not to cross the other’s nuclear use “red lines,” because if and when the line is crossed, it is #too #late.
View by Arms Control Association
https://www.armscontrol.org/blog/2024-09-24/war-ukraine-and-nuclear-danger-again
***
Pro-Palestinademonstranten
hebben dinsdagmorgen urenlang de hoofdingang van de #Kromhout Kazerne
aan het Herculesplein in Utrecht geblokkeerd. Op die manier
probeerden ze een evenement van de #wapenindustrie #NIVD in de
kazerne te verstoren.
https://www.ad.nl/utrecht/kromhout-kazerne-urenlang-geblokkeerd-door-demonstranten-stop-wapenhandel-met-israel~aea0bff6/
Dat is gelukt.
September
24
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Italian MoD Guido
Crosetto arrived in Baku to participate in the 5th #Azerbaijan
International Defence Exhibition #ADEX, showcasing weaponry &
fostering the development of international partnerships in the
military sector.
https://turan.az/en/politics/italian-defense-minister-in-baku-to-participate-in-adex-784965
After Turkey, Israel, now #Italy?
In
the past:
Dutch Damen Shipyards considers
building military naval vessels for Azerbaijan, a country that is
involved in an arms race with neighboring Armenia.
https://stopwapenhandel.org/shipyard-damen-wants-to-build-for-azerbaijan/
https://www.ravage-webzine.nl/2015/01/28/damen-wil-oorlogsboten-leveren-aan-azerbeidzjan/
September
23
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Een frisse blik op de
gevaren in de wereld door @CTWnl
Te wapen! De Russen komen (of de Chinezen, of de Iraniërs, of...)!
https://solidariteit.nl/commentaren/com-521_te%20wapen_de_russen_komen.html
September 22
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#Somalia has
accused neighboring #Ethiopia of supplying weapons to its
northeastern #Puntland region, which this year unilaterally declared
it would act as an independent state despite protests from the
central government. https://www.arabnews.com/node/2572269/world
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According to
Reuters, an #Italian Meccanica per l'Elettronica e Servomeccanismi
#MES buys empty missiles in #India, fills them with explosives, and
sends them to #Ukraine.
(…) despite India's official stance
of not engaging in ammunition supplies to Ukraine, some European
countries, such as as Italy and the #Czech Republic, regularly
transport Indian missiles to Ukraine.
India is using the war
in Ukraine as an opportunity to increase its arms exports. Customs
data indicates that Indian ammunition exports to Europe have
increased from US$2.8 million to US$135.25 million since Russia's
full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/italian-firm-ships-explosives-to-ukraine-irks-putin-s-russia/ar-AA1qVBiQ
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Petar Boskovic of #Serbia's Center on exporting
weapons and ammo to #Ukraine: "There is hypocrisy in Serbia’s
relationship with Russia – we aren’t imposing sanctions on
Russia, but at the same time, we’re selling ammunition to Ukraine."
https://n1info.rs/english/news/petar-boskovic-criticizes-introduction-of-military-service-in-serbia-as-a-political-move-and-smoke-screen-for-kosovo-issues/
September 21
***
This week the
#Italian government released its multi-annual defense spending
program, outlining plans for 2024-2026. It includes acquiring an
additional 25 #F35 A/B fighters from #Lockheed Martin as well as 24
new tranche 5 #Typhoons from #Eurofighter.
https://aviationweek.com/awin-knowledge-center/aviation-week-forecasts-italy-hopes-widen-f-35-lead-europe
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PT Dirgantara
Indonesia (PTDI) sees itself focusing on special-mission conversions
for its CN-235 transport aircraft (IPTN/CASA origin), as it looks to
keep it relevant in the international market. MPAs for the
Phi;ipines. AWAC with Turkish Havelsan.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/multi-mission-aircraft/ptdi-looks-cn-235-conversion-future-projects
***
Thousands of
Palestine solidarity activists will target the Labour Party
conference in Liverpool to demand the Government go further after
suspending some arms exports to Israel.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/pro-gaza-rally-heads-to-labour-conference-to-pressure-starmer-over-arms-embargo/ar-AA1q7vFk
***
Wapenhandelaren
lobbyen met militaire precisie om 'n groen imago te krijgen, schrijft
Daniël Poolen. Ze proberen bijvoorbeeld op de lijst van duurzame
activiteiten van de Europese Commissie te komen. ‘De strijd om
groen geld te veroveren gaat ver.’
https://www.oneworld.nl/klimaat/wapenhandel-groene-investeringen-duurzaam/
September 20
#Klimaatcrisis bedreigt de veiligheid van miljoenen. Intussen investeren Regeringen in 'n nieuwe wapenwedloop. Politici en generaals zetten druk op banken, pensioenfondsen en verzekeraars om ethisch beleggingsbeleid te verlaten en te investeren in #wapens. https://stopwapenhandel.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da68ac2d1769c731dfb319be1&id=4f2f1a8b45&e=0a4f036058
***
"Italy
urged to increase transparency and accountability for arms exports in
new report," Asser Institute, September 16, 2024.
https://www.asser.nl/about-the-asser-institute/news/un-human-rights-council-italy-urged-to-increase-transparency-and-accountability-for-arms-exports-in-new-report/
***
Ursula and
Co. want to weaponise science further:
Universities and academic institutions
have largely rejected a #EuropeanCommission proposal to allow
#dualuse research projects in FP10, the successor programme to
Horizon Europe due to start in 2028.
https://sciencebusiness.net/news/dual-use/universities-not-favour-dual-use-research
***
NYT missed
the mark by publishing an uncritical essay that pushes us closer to
an unchecked #AI #arms race. Instead of accelerating toward a future
of #autonomous #warfare, we must prioritise global cooperation,
transparency & use tech to prevent conflict.
https://aoav.org.uk/2024/the-new-york-times-is-wrong-about-ai-weapons-the-grave-risks-of-autonomous-warfare/
Unfortunately,
the New York Times last week published an essay by Raj M. Shah and
Christopher M. Kirchoff that hypes #AI-driven systems while ignoring
the #risks involved in going full-speed ahead in deploying these
emerging technologies.
https://inkstickmedia.com/the-nyt-op-ed-page-just-published-an-ai-weapons-infomercial/
***
The
Canadian defence industry launched a lobbying offensive this week;
seven companies are seeking military contracts as Canada faces
pressure from its allies to increase spending.
https://theijf.org/defence-lobbying-onslaught
September 19
***
Tech
billionaire #ElonMusk says he'll be suing the federal aviation agency
#FAA which plans to slap his space company with $633,000 in fines for
not following #licensing #requirements during 2 launches. Musk calls
the penalties "politically-motivated."
https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/elon-musk-spacex-sues-faa
***
Who
influences policy most?
BAE Systems had more meetings with UK
prime ministers than ANY OTHER private company.
https://www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/2024/09/18/uk-arms-industry-government-links/
***
Lithuanian
commissioner hopeful Andrius Kubilius looks to raise billions -
including via the controversial idea of joint borrowing for weapons.
The EU's 1st defence and space commissioner is open to issuing joint
bonds or using unspent money from post-pandemic funds to raise vital
funds for building up the military and boosting competitiveness. He
adds: "we have the theoretical possibility of common debt"
to buy arms.
Alarming development for those who see other priorities than fighters, explosives and missiles. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/18/the-eus-new-defence-commissioner-is-open-to-eurobonds
***
The backbone
of #India’s fighter jet fleet is the Russian-designed #Sukhoi
Su-30MKI and Delhi recently ordered 240 AL-31FP #engines to keep the
fleet airborne for years to come. This will be build on a #Russian
license by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. #HAL.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2024/09/17/india-orders-hundreds-of-new-engines-for-su-30mki-fighters
***
A Ceasefire
Is Not Enough in Gaza
Israel is escalating in the West Bank, against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and against Iran. The Biden administration must put maximum pressure on its ally.
by @johnfeffer
https://fpif.org/a-ceasefire-is-not-enough-in-gaza/
CIA Director William Burns and MI6 Chief Richard Moore have in a rare public statement jointly called for a ceasefire in Gaza, emphasising the need for de-escalation in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/in-rare-move-heads-of-cia-mi6-issue-joint-call-for-ceasefire-in-gaza/ar-AA1q9LmC
***
US Senator
@BernieSanders said he will present a bill to the Senate to halt
#arms sales to #Israel, in order to block a deal recently approved by
the US worth $20 bn.
Sanders said in a statement sent to
senators that he will submit the bill next week.
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20240919-us-senator-proposes-halting-arms-sales-to-israel
***
Artillery
#shells sold by #Indian arms makers were diverted by #European
customers to #Ukraine and New Delhi hasn't intervened to stop them
despite protests from #Moscow, Indian & European officials stated
and was shown by Reuters analysis of customs data.
https://www.streetinsider.com/Reuters/Exclusive-Ammunition+from+India+enters+Ukraine%2C+raising+Russian+ire/23738922.html
***
Retweet
@JosepBorrellF: The explosions in
Lebanon seem to have been targeted, but had heavy, indiscriminate
collateral damages among civilians: children were killed. The
situation is extremely worrying. I can only condemn these attacks
that endanger Lebanon’s security & stability.
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/lebanon-statement-high-representative-series-explosions-across-country_en
***
After
being exposed on the internet as having supplied #weapons to
#Ukraine, former Pentagon official Shanon Schmidli-Melville
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanon-m-1673557b/)
secured a role as head of #UAE military equipment & training
provider, Al Shamal Solutions Consultancy.
https://www.intelligenceonline.com/international-dealmaking/2024/09/19/ex-pentagon-officer-doxxed-over-ukraine-arms-trade-returns-to-abu-dhabi,110307806-art
September 18
***
The US will
sell heavy-duty #tank trailers valued $165m ito #Israel. The sale
includes spares, repair parts etc. They aren't expected to be
delivered until 2027.
https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/israel-heavy-duty-tank-trailers
Earlier in 2024, the US announced a $20bn weapons deal to Israel,
incl. F-15 fighter jets.
***
Houthi rebels
claim they shot down another US MQ-9 Reaper drone
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2024/09/16/houthi-rebels-claim-they-shot-down-another-us-mq-9-reaper-drone/
Dutch parts? https://www.ravage-webzine.nl/2018/10/31/dodelijke-reaper-drones-en-fokker/
***
#US sent
‘unserviceable’ and expired #military #equipment to #Taiwan in
water-damaged pallets.
Such deliveries risk loss of confidence, US probe warns Pentagon, as Taipei says it is jointly addressing the issue with US authorities.
***
The new face
of war:
Weapon for attack of persons in numbers:
Hezbollah is hit by a wave of exploding
pagers (communication device) that killed at least 9 people and
injured
thousands.
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2024/09/16/houthi-rebels-claim-they-shot-down-another-us-mq-9-reaper-drone/
***
De
Israëlische krant Haaretz onthulde dit weekend dat het leger
Afrikaanse asielzoekers rekruteert voor “levensbedreigende”
operaties in Gaza, in ruil voor een legaal statuut dat hen in staat
stelt om permanent in Israël te blijven.
https://vrede.be/nl/nieuws/israel-rekruteert-asielzoekers-om-te-vechten-gaza
***
International
Identity Day (16/9).
Thales, known for its expensive military equipment and corruption reaffirms its dedication to support global identity initiatives & driving tech advancements that foster inclusion, security, and trust.
Reassuring ?
***
The Pentagon
announced today it will help lead a $3 billion U.S. Commerce
Department initiative designed to make sure the U.S. military has
access to a reliable domestic microelectronics supply chain.
https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2024/09/16/pentagon-to-oversee-3-billion-effort-to-strengthen-microchip-supply/
***
To underline
the importance of #fosil fuel for the (US) military:
US navy #USN announced it awarded General Dynamics NASSCO a contract vallued $6.7bn for the construction of up to 8 John Lewis-class fleet #oilers. https://breakingdefense.com/2024/09/navy-awards-general-dynamics-nassco-contract-worth-up-to-6-7b-for-8-new-fleet-oilers/
***
#Pentagon
#contractors lead defence against #Beijing's South America ambitions,
is the heading of an intelligence online article (pay wall). That
seems to mean military companies are enlarging US footprint in Latin
America and used for foreign policy aims.
https://www.intelligenceonline.com/international-dealmaking/2024/09/17/pentagon-contractors-lead-defence-against-beijing-s-south-america-ambitions,110306564-eve
***
Titel van
artikel legt de verantwoordelijkheid daar waar hij hoort, bij de
Staten die toestaan dat wapenexporten plaatsvinden:
Lucratieve wapenhandel dankzij goedkeurende staten.
Verder ook lezenswaardig stuk, deze
vertaling door De Wereld Morgen.
https://www.dewereldmorgen.be/artikel/2024/09/17/lucratieve-wapenhandel-dankzij-goedkeurende-staten/
***
Dutch
troops together with special operation forces test new satellite
communication; the Hornet terminal and the smaller SWARM-terminal
both build by UK based #Paradigm (https://www.paracomm.co.uk/).
https://magazines.defensie.nl/materieelgezien/2024/07/nieuwe-satcom-terminals-getest-voor-speciale-eenheden
September 16
***
#UAE-based
#Edge Group has signed an agreement with the Brazilian Navy to
develop the service’s National Surface Anti-Ship #missile by the
end of 2025 togeter with #Brazil-based #Siatt. They are meant for
integration on the Tamandaré class of #frigates.
https://thedefensepost.com/2024/09/12/edge-group-anti-ship/
***
US clears
#F35 sale to #Romania, weakening EU's military industrial complex
vis-a-vis Washington.
https://www.defensenews.com/breaking-news/2024/09/13/us-clears-f-35-sale-to-romania-bolstering-natos-eastern-flank/
***
#Qatar has
sold 12 #PzH2000 self-propelled guns to #Germany, which will transfer
them to #Ukraine. (The howitzer is originally German, #Rheinmetall.)
https://gagadget.com/en/505548-qatar-has-sold-12-pzh-2000-self-propelled-guns-to-germany-which-will-transfer-them-to-ukraine/
***
According to
a new report, since the start of the year, #German defensive #arms
exports to #Israel have been at their lowest since 2004, and no
offensive weapons exports have been approved since March.
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-09-16/ty-article/.premium/germany-reportedly-slows-arms-exports-to-israel-significantly-amid-gaza-war-concerns/00000191-fa58-d02f-a7d5-ff5f3dfb0000
Klaus-Peter
Willsch, a member of the Bundestag's Committee on Economic Affairs
and an opposition MP from the CDU told that a report on reducing
licenses was incorrect.
https://israelhayom.com/2024/09/16/german-lawmaker-refutes-claims-of-deliberate-arms-export-cuts-to-israel/
(Willsch is also wrong: it wasn't reported no arms since march, but
no offensive arms.)
UK Lib Dem conference backs call for
immediate suspension of all arms exports to Israel
The motion backed by members also
called for immediate recognition of a Palestinian
***
https://x.com/ThierryBreton/status/1835565206639972734
Article just before
by Straits Times: EU to name new defence tsar – but is the job a
dud? "Now the defence brief is expected to be spun off to a
dedicated new commissioner – with Mr Breton promoted to a more
senior role overseeing industrial growth across the bloc."
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/eu-to-name-new-defence-tsar-but-is-the-job-a-dud
***
Nederlands: Airbus investeert in een bedrijf dat betrokken is bij
mensenrechtenschendingen in het door militairen bestuurde Myanmar.
Daarmee schendt het bedrijf volgens deskundigen de internationale
richtlijnen omtrent mensenrechten.
https://www.ftm.nl/artikelen/airbus-in-myanmar
Engels: Airbus is investing in a company involved in human rights
violations in military-ruled Myanmar. According to experts, the
company is violating international guidelines on human rights. [in
Dutch] https://www.ftm.nl/artikelen/airbus-in-myanmar
September
15
***
The federal government
has once again assured Parliament that Canada has not exported lethal
military equipment to Israel, following renewed accusations linking
Canadian-made arms to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canada-reaffirms-no-arms-exports-to-israel-amid-criticism/57698
September 14
***
Regering
kiest voor wapens.
Tja hoe duidelijk kan het zijn?!
De gewapende tak van de buitenlandse politiek krijgt er in 2022-2025 €14,8mrd bij. https://open.overheid.nl/documenten/ronl-0463bae6dd47d0837c71accce45e6e1a06882054/pdf Aan diplomatieke kant gaat er af. De bezuinigingen op ambassades e.d, bedragen 10%.
***
37 UK MPs
demand explanation on failure to prevent #F35 fighter jet #parts
reaching #Israel. They said the government's position risks
'continued UK complicity in Israel's grave violations of
international law in the illegally occupied West Bank and Gaza'.
***
The thing
about arms production is that it all rusts unproductively or goes up
in smoke. Nothing of value (...) comes out of it. Contrast this to
the economic benefits of building, houses, hospitals, schools or a
railway or a merchant ship.
There is a sort of benefit for the
people directly involved in arms production but, as well as the death
and destruction, the profits arising from arms production come as a
burden on everyone else and on society in general.
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/we-are-still-wedded-eye-watering-arms-spending-and-theres-no-good-reasons-it
***
#Sudan’s
Permanent Representative to the UN, Al-Harith Idriss reiterated
Sudan’s accusations against the United Arab Emirates for #arming
the RSF. “The #UAE is heavily involved with the RSF and bears
significant responsibility.”
https://www.madamasr.com/en/2024/09/13/news/u/sudan-nashra-military-armed-movements-repel-major-rsf-assault-on-fasher-un-security-council-renews-sanctions-on-sudan-darfur-arms-embargo/
***
Next step in
#EU policy to strengthen its independent military industry away from
Uncle Sam (and its very old mad leaders)?
#US announced the sale of 32 #F35A JSFs to #Romania. (Vallued +/- $7.2 bn.)
Oh its just empty words.
https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/romania-f-35-aircraft
***
Ruim 100
semiautomatische wapens in beslag genomen bij onderzoek naar
wapenhandel in Brussel.
https://www.demorgen.be/snelnieuws/ruim-100-semiautomatische-wapens-in-beslag-genomen-bij-onderzoek-naar-wapenhandel-in-brussel~b667be73/
***
The
prioritiet van het Kabinet Wilders/Schoof is duidelijk (The priority
is clear):
To pay for the new equipment, defense spending will continue to rise, even as the new Dutch government looks to cut spending elsewhere in the government budget.
***
Ottawa-based
company is key to keeping Israeli warplanes bombing Gaza.
Around the world, peace organizations are targetting ‘sole-source suppliers’ of F-35 jet parts like Canadian Gastops to stop Israel’s assault on Gaza.
https://breachmedia.ca/israeli-warplanes-canadian-gastops/
***
Workers on
strike, at #Boeing, for highter wages in the civil/military
aeronautic firm is the sixth largest #military company (42% of the
revenue comes from military sales, 32 billion in 2022
https://people.defensenews.com/top-100/) of the world.
https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/headlines/3085396-boeing-workers-strike-over-contract-dispute-halting-production
***
#Ukrain weapons
Putin said that if the US lets Kyiv fire Western weapons deeper into #Russia, it would mean #NATO is waging war on #Russia.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/09/13/biden-starmer-ukraine-weapons-white-house/
But Biden don't thinks often about Putin. We'll see what form of cloud the result of this apathic policy will be.
September 13
***
De
symbolische waarde van #wapens in tijden van (binnenlandse) #oorlog?
Gelukkig is de tekst preciezer en ernstiger dan deze ankeiler.
#Rusland als #Myanmar verhandelen niet veel meer dan wapentuig, waardoor hun paringsdans voornamelijk symbolisch is.
https://www.mo.be/analyse/rusland-en-myanmar-in-eenzame-paringsdans
Wat mij 't meest opviel is in dit VK bericht niet verwerkt. De wapenproducenten in Kroatië zijn mogelijk minder loyaal dan gewenst en zo komen nieuwe wapens op de markt, aldus OO illegale wapenhandel Zlatko Trokic 50:50
Uitzending https://npo.nl/start/serie/de-wapenroute/seizoen-1/wapenroute/afspelen
***
On September
9, 2024 a #Corruption trial started in a #Paris court #France. The
allegations against everal high-ranking French military officers and
senior executives of the logistics company International Chartering
Systems #ICS raise questions.
https://aviation.direct/en/Corruption-trial-in-France%3A-allegations-against-military-and-logistics-companies-raise-questions
***
Paula
Riseborough says the hypocrisy of allied countries supplying weapons
while calling for a ceasefire is plain as day. Michael McLoughlin
says the remaining 320 UK arms licences will still result in death.
https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/12/suspending-some-israel-arms-sales-is-a-small-step-in-the-right-direction
***
#US continues
to impose sanctions on #Chinese suppliers to #Pakistan’s Ballistic
Missile Program. These sanctions are being imposed because these
entities & individual knowingly transferred equipment and tech
controlled under #MTCR to a non-MTCR country.
https://www.state.gov/united-states-continues-to-impose-sanctions-on-suppliers-to-pakistans-ballistic-missile-program/
China-Pakistan defence ties threatened by new US sanctions
The fresh measures by the Washington entangle Islamabad in the superpowers' tense rivalry, analysts said. Companies https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/China-Pakistan-defense-ties-threatened-by-new-U.S.-sanctions
***
Oorlog,
militarisering en de klimaatcrisis
Reserveer hier
(https://stopwapenhandel.org/oorlog-militarisering-en-de-klimaatcrisis/)
je plek voor dinsdag 24 september voor het programma Militarisme,
imperialisme en de klimaatboomerang in Pakhuis de Zwijger Amsterdam.
***
#Saudi
Arabia is optimistic about gaining access to #US chipmaker #Nvidia’s
high-performance chips, which would enable it to develop and operate
the most advanced artificial intelligence models.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/13/saudi-arabia-expects-to-get-advanced-nvidia-chips-within-next-year.html
Really? #Riyadh may pass the ballotage for #AI-chips?
September 12
***
Takeaways
from AP’s report on #Russian and #US influence in Central African
Republic. The struggle for influence. #Wagner or #Bancroft Global
Development as private military company #PMC for the Central African
Republic #CAR.
https://wtop.com/world/2024/09/takeaways-from-aps-report-on-russian-and-u-s-influence-in-central-african-republic/
***
Verschillende
#Australische soldaten zijn hun militaire onderscheidingen
kwijtgeraakt om #wandaden tijdens missies in #Afghanistan. "Dit
zal altijd een nationale #schande blijven", oordeelt de
Australische Defensieminister.
https://www.rtl.nl/nieuws/buitenland/artikel/5470386/australische-militairen-onderscheiding-kwijt-gruweldaden-rapport
***
Amnesty
Int reported on “large quantities” of “recently manufactured
weapons & military equipment from countries such as Russia,
China, #NATO member #Turkey, and ally of the West the #UAE (..) being
imported (..) into #Sudan and then diverted into #Darfur.
https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/09/09/fanning-flames
***
#Lockheed
will team with #Tata on the development of the C-130J Super #Hercules
tactical airlifter in #India. The agreement supports New Delhi’s
Medium Transport Aircraft program “while also deepening India-US
strategic ties,” the US military giant said.
https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2024-09-10-Lockheed-Martin-and-Tata-Advanced-Systems-Announce-Agreement-to-Expand-C-130J-Super-Hercules-Opportunities-in-India
***
Dutch
minister warns of ‘domino effect’ if ROK goes #nuclear to deter
North #Korea.
@DefensieMin says Seoul and partners should pursue nonproliferation, but says decision on nukes is up to South Korea. #NPV https://www.nknews.org/2024/09/dutch-minister-warns-of-domino-effect-if-rok-goes-nuclear-to-deter-north-korea/
***
Israeli Gal
Haimovich pleaded guilty in a US court for illegally shipping US
aircraft parts and avionics to Russia, in violation of export
controls imposed following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It
includes parts that had missile tech applications.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-pleads-guilty-to-shipping-us-made-avionics-to-russia-violating-sanctions/
September 12
***
How much is known about where #Australia is sending its arms, and how many arms it is importing? https://theconversation.com/what-we-know-about-australias-arms-exports-weve-analysed-the-data-238563
***
Naval sleepte
de onderzeebootorder order van €5,6 mrd in de wacht, naar verluidt
1½ mrd minder dan de concurrerende biedingen van Damen en HDW.
https://fd.nl/economie/1530314/nederlandse-defensie-industrie-krijgt-impuls-van-1-mrd-door-franse-duikbotendeal
Dat is €1,4 mrd per boot. Meer dan Ko
Colijn
(https://broekstukken.blogspot.com/2018/07/de-onderzeeboot-en-het-kwartetten-van.html)
in 2018 voorspelde (zelfs als je inflatie verrekent) voorspelde en
die werd van overdrijven beticht door onze nationale
opperveiligheidsdeskundige.
***
#Norway
“decided to normalize its practice for exporting defense material
and multi-purpose goods for military use to #Turkey.” This changes
comes 5 years after imposing the ban because of Ankara’s military
operation in northern #Syria.
https://www.rudaw.net/english/world/11092024
September
11
***
Very slowly
it seems to trickle down; Israel is doing something you can not
support with arms. Canada's FA Minister Joly announced the suspension
of 30 arms licenses for Israel & will block a US contract for
Quebec-made ammo intended the Israeli military.
https://www.newsminimalist.com/articles/canada-blocks-us-ammunition-sale-to-israel-amid-conflict-4f4cfc3f
Correction:
What Mélanie Joly Said And Didn’t Say About Israel Arms Exports
‘Is the government of Canada moving forward with suspending or dissolving actual permits, or is this some sort of ad hoc arrangement?’ https://www.readthemaple.com/what-melanie-joly-said-and-didnt-say-about-israel-arms-exports/
***
Terwijl op hoger onderwijs een miljard wordt bezuinigd en cultuur en jeugdzorg worden uitgekleed investeert het rechtse kabinet 2,4 miljard euro in de krijgsmacht. Volgens de regering “na decennia van bezuinigingen” maar dat is apert onjuist, stelt @CTWnl https://stopwapenhandel.org/geen-nieuwe-wapenwedloop/
***
Tariq Ali on
US & UK arming Israel’s war on Gaza, Pakistan protests &
macron’s embrace of the right.
With clip and transcript.
https://www.democracynow.org/2024/9/10/tariq_ali
***
Elite policies
EU countries are buying too much of their military equipment abroad, almost 2/3 of it in the US. https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/09/09/eu-buys-too-much-defense-equipment-abroad-especially-from-us-report/
The next sale of F-35s to a EU member is named in the article.
The US is painted as
an example. But the US (and its States & population) have
numerous budget related problems & is awash in debt
(https://www.usdebtclock.org/).
Still it spends more on the military as the next 9 countries combined
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_with_highest_military_expenditures).
However this
sponsorship of the military industry is mentioned as an example to the
EU members by Draghi. Higher military budgets is a major aim, while
acquisitions in the US will continue. And who will pay the price? The
ordinary citizens & the climate.
https://commission.europa.eu/document/download/97e481fd-2dc3-412d-be4c-f152a8232961_en
***
The
#Canada Border Services Agency #CBSA has historically requested
#password information from #travelers to search their #GSMs, personal
#computers and #tablets, on the basis that these devices are
#searchable like all other “goods” coming into Canada.
https://www.taxandtradelaw.com/Tax-Trade-Blog/customs-routine-smartphone-searches-held-unconstitutional.html
September 9
***
True or just
a bit?
How the US used arms sales to shift
#Saudi behavior
Weapons exports are a fickle tool. Why
did they work this time?
https://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2024/09/how-us-used-arms-sales-shift-saudi-behavior/399259/
Saudi border guards have carried out mass killings of Ethiopian migrants at the Yemeni border in the described period.
***
It is
reported China, Russia pitch defence hardware to MENA at the first
Egypt airshow.
When looking at exhibitors however:
China (10 exh)
Russia (15 exh)
US (21 exh) (Besides Egypt itself (50
exh), the most numerous)
https://www.egypt-air-show.com/exhibitors
***
There is a
broad trend where #US-made and #NATO-grade arms into the illegal
circuits in #India. Stocks from #Afghanistan form a major part.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/how-nato-weapons-are-fueling-violence-in-india-the-shady-path-from-europe-to-terrorists/articleshow/113087511.cms
***
De Franse en
Duitse politie hebben aan #Oekraïne geleverde Navo-#wapens in beslag
genomen, nadat ze waren opgedoken in het #criminele circuit. De vrees
bestaat dat wapens uit de oorlog binnenkort ook terecht zullen komen
bij criminelen in #Nederland.
https://www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/aan-oekraine-geleverde-navo-wapens-in-beslag-genomen-die-in-criminele-circuit-waren-beland~be413d4c/
***
Some villains
are fitted to cooperate with even when military business is the issue
at stake.
Updates on the JV between #Saudi Arabian Military Industries #SAMI and #Hanwha Group to localize air defense systems in the #Kingdom.https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/62973
***
#French
#Rafale fighter jets deals to #Croatia and #Serbia part of an
unfolding #Balkan arms race. The Rafale deals are an example of
security competition in this part of south-east Europe. #Bosnia wants
to become NATO member asap because of this #strife.
https://balkaninsight.com/2024/09/06/balkan-arms-race-makes-nato-membership-for-bosnia-more-urgent/
***
Sell those
thugs some more weapons or better don't.
A #US woman was #shot and #killed by #Israeli #troops in the West Bank on Friday, AP was told.
Dr Ward Basalat said the 26-year-old woman was shot in the head and died after arriving at a hospital.
***
The leaders
of the #EU have, on the face of it, delivered on a promise made
following #Putin’s invasion of #Ukraine to end the #export of EU
goods, machinery & parts critical to Russia’s war effort.
Yet things are not quite as straightforward as they seem. https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-sneaky-way-that-russia-is-still-evading-western-sanctions/
***
Thousands
Rally Against #Weapons #Expo in #Melbourne.. Anti-War Activists Clash
with Police Amid Rising Tensions.. Arrests Made as Protests Intensify
and Disrupt Major Traffic Routes
https://news.faharas.net/66775/anti-war-protestors-descend-upon-melbourne-2/
***
Human Rights
policy?
#Egypt getting first 2 Super Hercules cargo aircraft, #Lockheed Martin says.
The new tankers are expected to replace the older fleet of 24 C-130H aircraft that Cairo operates.
State Department HR-report: https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/egypt/
***
#Iraq has
finalized a contract for the purchase of 14 Caracal #H225M multi-role
#Eurocopter/#Airbus Helicopters troop transport helicopters
(https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/helicopters/military-helicopters/h225m).
The deal includes 12 new aircraft and two pre-owned units slated for
modernization.
***
Controle
export strategische goederen gebruikt als wapen i.p.v.
wapenbeheersing.
Henk Overbeek, hoogleraar aan de Vrije
Universiteit Amsterdam: “(De Verenigde Staten) probeert de
voortgang van de Chinese economie en Chinese bedrijven te belemmeren
in de ontwikkeling van geavanceerde technologieën. De nieuwe CEO van
ASML dit ook duidelijk heeft gemaakt. Hij zei dat de Amerikaanse
beperkingen eerder waren ingegeven door economische overwegingen dan
door nationale veiligheidsoverwegingen, en door een poging om de
vooruitgang van China op het gebied van geavanceerde technologie te
vertragen.”
https://www.nu.nl/economie/6327113/asml-topman-wantrouwt-beperkingen-die-vs-oplegt-voor-handel-met-china.html
Nederland
breidt exportcontrolemaatregel uit voor geavanceerde
productieapparatuur halfgeleiders
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2024/09/06/nederland-uitbreiding-exportcontrolemaatregel-geavanceerde-productieapparatuur-halfgeleiders
***
Whats worse
working with Maduro or MbS?
Updates concerning the joint
venture between #Saudi Arabian Military Industries #SAMI and
#L3Harris, including systems eyed for development and future
collaboration opportunities between the two companies. [behind
paywall] https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/62966
***
When you've a
dangerous northern neighbour exporting its arms to cause death and
havoc.
#Texas firearms are increasingly finding their way into the hands of #Mexican #drugcartels & organized crime syndicates, exacerbating violence & instability in #Mexico. https://www.thetechedvocate.org/texas-is-arming-mexicos-gunmen/
***
An overview
of the JV between #Saudi military firm #SAMI & (juridically
#Rotterdam based) #MBDA to produce common anti-air modular missiles.
Report includes info on production plans and #endusers & talks on
localizing other MBDA missiles [Behind [Paywall]
https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/62963-saudi-sami-and-mbda-jv-to-localize-camm-missiles-production
***
Ukraine’s
#F16s doing a ‘good job,’ #Dutch Gen. #Eichelsheim said. He also
pleaded for more air defence weapons (PAC missiles included) &
connected missile transits to Ukraine during talks with military
officials and #RTX (formerly Raytheon) in Washington.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/08/29/ukraines-f-16s-doing-good-job-netherlands-military-chief-says/
***
The UK has
pulled around 30 arms export licenses for #Israel that could also
impact the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program in certain
circumstances. Export licenses for #F35-related items going directly
to Israel could be affected, the AW&ST reported.
https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/budget-policy-operations/f-35-focus-uk-suspends-some-arms-exports-israel
Continuing export of F-35 combat aircraft parts to Israel
‘unjustifiable’. “These are by far the UK’s most significant
arms supplies to the Israeli military,” said Sam Perlo-Freeman of
#CAAT.
https://www.ekklesia.co.uk/2024/09/03/israel-used-partly-uk-made-f-35-in-attack-on-humanitarian-zone/
Blog
UK continues to provision Israel’s
F-35 fighter aircraft despite finding Israel at clear risk of
breaking international law.
https://www.saferworld-global.org/resources/news-and-analysis/post/1046-uk-continues-to-provision-israelas-f-35-fighter-aircraft-despite-finding-israel-at-clear-risk-of-breaking-international-law-
***
The Ukrainian
minister in charge of weapons production, Oleksandr Kamyshin,
resigned on Sept 3 in and 4 other ministers stood down in a major
government shake-up. The resignations leaves over a third of the
Cabinet vacant after sackings earlier this year.
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/ukraine-arms-chief-two-ministers-resign-in-government-shake-up
Ukraine's
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appointed on Sunday former arms
production minister Oleksandr Kamyshin as an external adviser for
strategic issues, a decree published on the presidential website
said.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-zelenskiy-appoints-former-arms-production-minister-adviser-2024-09-08/
***
Which
countries have banned or restricted arms sales to Israel? And which
didn't?https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/sep/03/which-countries-banned-or-restricted-arms-sales-to-israel-gaza-war
***
Supporting
the ethnic cleansing industrial base: "The #Netherlands in May
2023 picked #Elbit for its PULS rocket artillery platform."
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/08/12/norway-inquires-about-himars-purchase-from-lockheed-martin/
Reported earlier this week:
The #Netherlands picked #Israeli firm #Rafael to supply an upgrade for the country’s more than 200 medium-range anti-tank missile launchers that will boost combat range, for an investment of as much as €250 million.
September 2
***
Report by
Danish Informatìon has confirmed that #Israeli F-35 fighters
attacked #Gaza, 130724. The strike on the Al-Mawasi humanitarian
zone, resulted in significant civilian #casualties, and caused
international condemnation.
https://aoav.org.uk/2024/uk-made-f-35-components-linked-to-civilian-casualties-in-gaza-strikes-new-evidence-published/
Who delivers #F35 components?
***
Piece on
#Turkish #submarine infrastructure/building & nowhere is #Germany
or #HDW mentioned.
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/08/turkey-inaugurates-naval-shipyard-submarine-floating-dock-to-service-newly-built-subs/
#Erdogan like to brag and keep away from the population it is imported military technology.
But why follows #Breakingdefense this policy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_214_submarine
***
Serbian Arms
Sales to Israel Top 23 Million Euros in 2024 by Saša Dragojlo
(@RobinIzHuda) and @avischarf.
https://balkaninsight.com/2024/09/02/serbian-arms-sales-to-israel-top-23-million-euros-in-2024/
***
Is this what
the world needs?
National Association of Defence Industries of Ukraine #NAUDI has stated that the export of arms from the excess capacity of the defence industry will bring billions of dollars to #Ukraine.
Does Ukraine need finance or #arms?
https://gagadget.com/en/498853-money-wont-solve-anything-in-monster-hunter-wilds-all-paid-armour-sets-have-only-an-aesthetic-function-pay-to-win-wont-happen/
***
The
Hunain is a Pakistani naval vessel, equipped with state-of-the-art
electronic warfare, anti-ship and anti-air warfare weapons, sensors,
and self-protection and terminal defense system, according to the
DGPR and delivered by Damen.
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2569654/pakistan
September 1
***
A flexibility
exercise to put Wagenknect on the wrong side of history, as she
participated in a "peace demonstration" (quotation marks by
JP Oped writer) which defended Israel, but also stated this doesn't
mean support of the war by Netanyahu as if it were self-defence.
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-817175
Wagenknects'party
#BSW even began to demand the imposition of a German arms embargo on
Israel. "The death in Gaza and Israel's attacks on its neighbors
must stop." As did do some other mentioned left parties in
Europe.
***
To increase security or profits?
The #US officially announced the
imposition of a $200m fine on the military company #Raytheon #RTX.
The missile producer violated rules for arms exports and the
international arms trade with #Russia, China, Iran & Lebanon.
https://thetimeshub.in/the-patriot-manufacturer-was-fined-200-million-for-trips-with-laptops-to-the-russian-federation-iran-and-luban/
***
To increase
security or profits?
More and more countries have progressively set their dmilitary industries toward exports. A number of economic, strategic, and operational factors give rise to this trend. https://muminahmedoglu.medium.com/the-strategic-shift-towards-export-focused-defense-industries-7d4c153aa304
