Latest
on top (updated regularly):
November 14
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#US F-35Cs
conducted precision air strikes targeting #Houthi weapons facilities
in #Yemen Nov. 9-10, in what appears to be the combat debut for the
carrier-based variant of the Joint Strike Fighter. #F35 #JSF
https://aviationweek.com/defense/budget-policy-operations/f-35cs-conduct-strikes-houthi-sites-yemen
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Around
a hundred students occupied #Leonardo’s
#Turin
headquarters
to denounce what they say is the #Italian
defense
group’s complicity in Israel’s bombardment of the #Gaza
Strip.
https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2579221/world
Italian Defence
Minister Guido Crosetto said: "These people must be treated for
what they are: dangerous subversives. Criminals have no political
color. They are just criminals."
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-828978
#Italy continues to export weapons & ammo to #Israel, including components for military aircraft, through companies such as #Leonardo & #RWM, which constitutes a violation of international law, Italian media reports revealed Yemen Press Agency reported. https://en.ypagency.net/340665
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#French-made
arms found in Sudan violating UN arms embargo, says Amnesty. Armoured
personnel carriers #APCs supplied by the #UAE and used by #Sudan’s
paramilitary forces, the Rapid Support Forces #RSF, were fitted with
the French-made Galix defence system.
https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/french-made-weaponry-found-in-sudan-violating-un-arms-embargo-says-amnesty-78781/
Sudan:
French-manufactured weapons system identified in conflict.
- Galix System visible on armoured
personnel carriers used by RSF
- System manufactured by Lacroix
Defense and KNDS France
- Existing EU embargo prohibits
transfer of arms to Sudan
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2024/11/sudan-french-manufactured-weapons-system-identified-in-conflict-new-investigation/
By the way #KNDS
has a holding (officially the headquarters) in #Amsterdam (G.
Mahlerlaan 1017).
Chamber of Commerce:
https://www.kvk.nl/bestellen/#/64277925000033117004
https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/KNDS
So a company using the Dutch possibilities to operate is violating an international arms embargo. What will be done against this?
November 13
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From fighter
jets to attack drones, China’s biggest air show is about to open in
Zhuhai.
The J-35A stealth fighter will make its
debut at the biennial event, along with the HQ-19 anti-ballistic
missile.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3285829/fighter-jets-attack-drones-chinas-biggest-air-show-about-open-zhuhai
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Also in
#Australia the military #budget seems to grow without limits. Second
tranche of #frigates full of expensive US systems wil cost $19,87 bn,
after a first of $18,35 bn, already invested, for a total budget of
$38,3 bn, for only 6 ships.
https://meta-defense.fr/en/2024/11/10/classe-hunter-marine-australienne-prix/
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De Europese
Unie #EU heeft geld over en gaat bijna €400 miljard uit begroting
omleiden naar militaire zaken. Dat is nogal wat.
Begrotingsregels worden zo te versoepeld dat € 392 miljard kan vrijkomen. https://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20241112_95174868
Zullen de burgers daarop zitten te wachten?
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Remarkable.
Or not?
#Bharat Dynamics Limited #BDL on Friday announced that it has signed a MoU with #Russia's #Rosoboronexport to collaborate on the Pantsir air defence missile-gun systems. #India https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/bdl-signs-mou-with-russias-rosoboronexport-for-collaboration-on-pantsir-air-defence-systems/articleshow/115180882.cms
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#Bharat
Dynamics Limited #BDL on Friday announced that it has signed a MoU
with #Russia's #Rosoboronexport to collaborate on the Pantsir air
defence missile-gun systems.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/bdl-signs-mou-with-russias-rosoboronexport-for-collaboration-on-pantsir-air-defence-systems/articleshow/115180882.cms
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A
weldocumented question by Sam Perlo-Freeman #CAAT:
Can the UK kick its addiction to Middle
East arms sales?
https://prismeinitiative.org/blog/uk-addiction-middle-east-arms-sales-sam-perlo-freeman/
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Indeed
‘Woke weapons:’ Culture war’s newest ammo.
'Including #investments in #arms companies in environmental, social and governance funds would make a #mockery of the entire concept.'
https://leftfootforward.org/2024/11/__trashed-5/
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Vredesbewegingen
slaan de handen ineen tegen de oorlogsretoriek in het Westen.
‘Rusland verslaan betekent dat jonge jongens worden gedood door
andere jonge jongens. Dát is wat oorlog betekent.’
"Oorlog en militarisering zijn het gevolg van menselijke..." https://www.trouw.nl/oorlog-midden-oosten/nieuwe-vredesbeweging-staat-op-tegen-westerse-oorlogstaal-geweld-is-geen-middel-om-vrede-te-maken~b7b38619/
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#Ukrainian
arms manufacturers are increasing production, but face state sales
challenges.
Regarding arms exports, about a month
ago, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the relevant ministries
to develop proposals for #arms #exports.
https://biz.liga.net/en/all/it/article/ukrainian-arms-manufacturers-are-increasing-production-but-face-state-sales-challenges
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The US
ordered Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co #TSMC to halt
shipments of advanced chips to #Chinese customers that are often used
in artificial intelligence #AI applications starting Monday,
according to a person familiar with the matter.
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/us-ordered-tsmc-to-halt-shipments-to-china-of-chips-used-in-ai-applications-source-says
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"I
don't think the EU needs separate military powers," Kaja Kallas
(#Estonian candidate for EU High Representative for FA) said. She
sees 'synergy' between NATO & EU. #NATO prepares military plans
(...) with #EU support increasing #arms production."
https://en.vijesti.me/world-a/evropa/732402/the-eu-does-not-need-a-separate-military-power
November 10
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Te wapen
tegen de Russen? Het militair-industrieel complex floreert op angst
Door Wendela de Vries (@CTWnl)
https://jacobin.nl/te-wapen-tegen-de-russen-het-militair-industrieel-complex-floreert-op-angst/
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Investigation on
#corruption in the #Nigerian #arms sector.
Unreliable equipment was involved such
as e.g. the BTR-4E Armoured Personnel Carrier #APC purchased from
#Ukraine was among 42 units rejected by Iraq due to poor performance.
Retweet
with comment @PremiumTimesng: This
investigation reveals how Nigeria's dubious defence contracts gave
Hima Aboubakar, a Nigerien arms broker instant riches.
https://premiumtimesng.com/investigationspecial-reports/752858-investigation-dubious-contracts-how-arms-broker-aboubakar-made-millions-of-dollars-from-nigeria.html
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North
#Korea’s Wacky Type 73 Machine #Guns May Be Entering The Fight In
#Ukraine.
North Korea's Type 73s are a unique mashup of Soviet and Czech machine gun designs that are rare to see outside of the Hermit Kingdom.
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#Pinaka
has been India’s first major export. #Armenia chose the Pinaka
Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher System #MBRLS, considered at par with US
HIMARS, to bulwark its defense against #Azerbaijan. Now, #France is
evaluating the system for its land forces.
https://www.eurasiantimes.com/after-armenia-france-eyes-indian-himars/
November 9
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"The
pace and level of partnerships between [#UAE's] #EDGE and #European
original equipment manufacturers have significantly #accelerated
during the past four years," analyst Leonardo Jacopo Maria
Mazzucco told Breaking Defense.
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/11/with-help-from-italy-to-brazil-uaes-edge-group-beefs-up-maritime-capabilities-under-new-deals/
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#Saudi Arabia
is placing growing emphasis on #AI as a cornerstone of its military
strategy. Central to this ambitious vision is the Saudi Arabian
Military Industries #SAMI which will play a pivotal role in advancing
AI-driven defense programs. [paywall]
https://www.tacticalreport.com/in-depth/63107
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What a US
military industry overhaul under Trump means for the world. In an
all-of-economy bid to upgrade the US military ecosystem, all goods &
services could be subject to security scrutiny.
SCMP words why or why not to invest in US strategic industry. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3285643/what-us-defence-industry-overhaul-under-trump-means-world
November 8
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Hoewel
#Israël beschuldigd wordt van genocide en er vanuit de VN geregeld
wordt opgeroepen om geen #wapens te leveren aan het land, lijkt dat
weinig indruk te maken op #EU- en #NAVO-lidstaten.
https://vrede.be/nl/nieuws/genocide-gaza-heeft-weinig-impact-op-wapenleveringen-naar-israel
artikel is eerste van twee delen
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Ethnic
cleansing flies #Boeing.
#Israel will acquire 25 F-15IA #combat jets from US manufacturer Boeing for $5.2 billion, with an option to get 25 more, the Ministry of Defence announced Nov. 7.
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We should
prevent that #Ukraine becomes an arms hub. @CTWnl
https://stopwapenhandel.org/we-should-prevent-that-ukraine-becomes-an-arms-hub/
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Op de
kade bij #Verbrugge Terminals staan honderden VS-tanks en
pantservoertuigen. Met 3 #transportschepen naar #Vlissingen gebracht.
De #VS is zo’n belangrijke klant dat Verbrugge een miljoen euro
investeerde in een uitbreiding van de #spoorlijn.
https://www.pzc.nl/vlissingen/honderden-amerikaanse-pantservoertuigen-in-vlissingse-haven-staan-klaar-voor-transport~a314a680/
November 7
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A
second Donald Trump administration will likely bring
unpredictability in defense spending, but the final makeup of
Congress will help drive the ultimate final number for the defense
budget, analysts tell Breaking Defense.
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/11/trump-admin-will-bring-uncertainty-opportunities-for-defense-industry-analysts/
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#Lockheed
Martin Chief Operating Officer Frank St. John & a accompanying
delegation visited #Saudi Arabian Military Industries #SAMI
subsidiary Advanced Electronics Company #AEC on 031124. During the
visit, St. John met with SAMI-AEC CEO Ziad Al-Musallam.
https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63104
November 6
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BESA-paper:
Israel, while maintaining its sovereignty in defense production since
the 1967 French arms embargo, has utilized its sophisticated weapons
exports to cultivate mutually beneficial relationships and strategic
alliances globally.
https://besacenter.org/weapons-export-diplomacy-how-the-israeli-defense-industry-furthers-foreign-policy/
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India is
increasingly confident in its defense exports, with Armenia emerging
as its largest buyer of sophisticated weapon systems, including the
Akash air defense missile systems, Pinaka multi-launch rocket
systems, and 155mm artillery guns. Recent data reveals that India...
achieved military sales totaling $2.6bn to various countries in the
2023-24 period, with the US, France, and Armenia being the top three
destinations for these exports (...) the government aims ... [for]...
arms exports of $6.1bn," by 2028-29.
https://globalindiannewsnetwork.com/us-france-and-armenia-lead-in-indian-defense-exports/
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Missile
producer #MBDA has developed a new #submarine-launched missile to
strike heavily protected vessels/stealthy targets.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/11/04/mbda-unveils-submarine-launched-exocet-missile-to-strike-naval-vessels/
marineschepen.nl wrote the missiles are offered for the new #Dutch subs but installation isn't sure. https://marineschepen.nl/nieuws/MBDA-presenteert-onderzeeboot-versie-Exocet-SM40-041124.html
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European
Peace Facility: Council adopts an assistance measure in support of
the Egyptian Armed Forces.
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/11/05/european-peace-facility-council-adopts-an-assistance-measure-in-support-of-the-egyptian-armed-forces/
Gross human rights violations?
Don't mind!
It is about power and euro's.
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'Monstrous
Anger of the Guns' Book Tour In London (8/11), Oxford (16/11)
Edinborough (23/11).
https://thecorbynproject.com/news/monstrous-anger-of-the-guns-book-tour/
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The #Biden
administration announced last week trade #sanctions on nearly 400
entities and individuals for enabling #Russia’s prosecution of its
war against #Ukraine.
https://www.strtrade.com/trade-news-resources/str-trade-report/trade-report/november/trade-sanctions-imposed-on-nearly-400-entities
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#Bpifrance,
#French public investment bank, plans to raise the export #financing
limit for small/medium-sized #military companies. Now it can finance
export deals up to €25m when acting as the sole lender. It aims to
increase this to +/- €40 m by 2025.
https://caliber.az/en/post/france-to-increase-export-financing-for-mid-sized-defence-firms
Bpifrance
helps defense exporters win contracts, including through
financing deals on the African continent, and the bank is involved
in export negotiations in Europe, Latourrette said.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/11/05/france-looks-to-boost-export-financing-to-help-mid-sized-defense-firms/
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#France has
started transporting #loitering #munitions to #Ukraine for the first
time — just a little over 6 months since the suicide drones were
rapidly developed from demonstration standard to war ready, according
to an industry executive. #kamikazedrone
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/11/france-begins-delivery-of-100-loitering-munitions-to-ukraine/
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#Netherlands
orders 12 #H225M #heli's for special operations.
The Netherlands also announced that a
new unit, 300 Special Operations Squadron, based at #Gilze-Rijen Air
Base, had been formally stood up to support the future rotary fleet.
#SOF
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/11/netherlands-orders-12-h225m-helicopters-for-special-operations/
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Ksenia
Svetlova, a former member of Knesset and Executive Director of the
NGO Ropes, in commection to firing the Israeli Defence Minister said
Netanyahu seemed more concerned with his own political survival and
appeasing far-right members of his coalition.
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/11/israels-netanyahu-fires-defense-minister-gallant/
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Several
major financial institutions in Europe have withdrawn from doing
business with Israeli firms or companies linked to Israel, according
to an analysis by a British news agency.
https://menafn.com/1108855480/Major-European-firms-withdraw-from-doing-business-with-Israeli-companies
November 5
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#Gilat
Satellite Networks Ltd., an #Israeli company specializing in
#satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, recently
announced the award of multiple contracts from #US DoD and other
international agencies valued at over $9 million.
https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/gilat-subsidiary-secures-9m-in-defense-contracts-93CH-3505741
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Over 1,000
#military equipment #shipments from US to Israel 'made via #Spain
#port': report.
An investigation has shown that Spain has allowed shipments of #US arms to #Israel via one of its ports, potentially contradicting Madrid's pro-Gaza stance.
https://www.newarab.com/news/over-1000-us-arms-exports-israel-made-spain-port-report
#Spain has denied docking permission to 2 US cargo vessels:
#Maersk Denver https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9332999
& Maersk Seletar
https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9315197,
may carry #weapons to #Israel.
They initially set to dock in
Algeciras, but will instead make a stop at Gibraltar.
https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/spain-blocks-us-cargo-ships-allegedly-carrying-arms-to-israel-76699/
Global attention shifted to Egypt
in late October when the MV Kathrin, a vessel reportedly carrying
explosives bound for Israeli defence contractor Elbit Systems, docked
in #Alexandria #Egypt after being denied entry by other Mediterranean
ports.
https://www.newarab.com/analysis/why-israeli-linked-ships-are-fuelling-controversy-egypt
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Australian
‘#Boeing Four’ trial triggers new #protest
A group of activists has marched in protest against global giant Boeing as a trial begins for four people charged after protesting the shipment of US arms to #Israel. https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/peace-activists-face-court-say-boeing-should-be-charged
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#UK Defence
and Security Exports Director Oliver Harry visited #Riyadh, on
29/10/2024 and met with #SAMI-AEC CEO Ziad Al-Musallam on cooperation
with the main military company of the Islamist and autocratic Kingdom
on the Arabian Peninsula. https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63094
#HumanRights
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Saudi's and
Egypt collaborate on military politics in Red Sea region. Saudi crown
prince MbS and Egyptian President El-Sisi discussed in Cairo
(15/10/24) the strengthening of maritime military & security
cooperation and agreed on forming joint naval units.
https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63100
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Kom op
dinsdag 19 nov naar Gent voor een panel- en rondetafelgesprek over de
links tussen #klimaatverandering en #militarisering.
Reeds bevestigde sprekers:
Wendela de Vries @CTWnl en
Babs Verhoeve @StopEcocideNL.
https://www.mo.be/agenda/vredescafe:-klimaat-conflict
Meer info op:
https://vrede.be/nl/kalender/vredescafe-klimaatverandering-conflict
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Stocks of
Lokesh Machines are down 7% after #US enforced #sanctions for having
#Russian links.
#Lokesh is an #Indian defence equipment manufacturer, specialising in advanced machine tools and indigenous submachine guns for the military; Company responds. https://tradebrains.in/defense-stock-down-7-after-us-enforced-sanctions-for-having-russian-links-company-responds/
November 4
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Part of a
German proposal on a anti-semitism policy by CDU/CSU, SPD, Greens and
FDP : "(...) extremist organisations are to be examined and
banned. "This includes examining a ban on the activities of or
prohibiting BDS in Germany."
https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/ampelfraktionen-und-union-einigen-sich-auf-resolution-gegen-antisemitismus-a-7ab67476-a762-410a-a8cb-67e2c2601168
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#Airbus
Defence and Space Netherlands gaat in #Oegstgeest de motorframes
bouwen van de #Ariane 6, de nieuwste #draagraket van #ESA. Met deze
opdracht aan Airbus is 46 miljoen euro gemoeid. I.v.h. krijgt #MPM
een opdracht van Airbus Defence & Space.
https://www.businessnavigators.nl/mpm-krijgt-uitdagende-opdracht-van-airbus-defence-and-space/
November 2
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#Raytheon’s
#RTX False Claims Act Settlement (Part IV of IV)
II https://blog.volkovlaw.com/2024/10/raytheons-defective-pricing-fraud-and-resolution-part-ii-of-iv/
III https://blog.volkovlaw.com/2024/10/raytheons-fcpa-and-itar-case-part-iii-of-iv/
IV https://blog.volkovlaw.com/2024/11/raytheons-false-claims-act-settlement-part-iv-of-iv/
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The new Cold
War gets organised:
#Japan and the European Union #EU have unveiled a new security and defence partnership aimed at strengthening military cooperation, as tensions intensify with China, North Korea, and Russia.
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2506800/eu-japan-announce-defence-pact-to-counter-growing-regional-threats
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#ATT, EU
rules on control of arms exports CP 2008/944/CFSP, but French court
intervened against excluding Israeli firms at Franch arms fair. Now
they are rushing to get to Euronaval. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel
Katz congratulated the them.
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/11/after-french-court-intervenes-israeli-firms-rushing-to-get-to-euronaval/
November 1
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After a
#campaign of disruptive direct action against their London premises
by Palestine Action, lobby firm ‘APCO Worldwide’, have ceased
their business relationship with Israel’s largest arms firm, #Elbit
Systems.
https://www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2024/11/01/apco-elbit-palestine-action/
***
No time to
delve into Indian Hindu extremist politics?
https://www.google.com/search?client=ubuntu&channel=fs&q=Modi+Eextremist+Hindu+Party+India+government&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
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In a
significant shift, Olaf Scholz, during his recent visit to #India,
assured that #Germany will no long impose #restrictions on the export
of #SAWL and military equipment to India. The move signals a
strengthening of military ties between the 2 nations.
https://defence.in/threads/germany-reassures-no-restrictions-on-small-arms-and-equipment-export-to-india.10968/
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Early 2025,
all 4 of the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability #JWCC providers will
have reached Impact Level 6 security authorization, which deals with
information classified Secret.
#Google is added last, after #Oracle, #Microsoft and #Amazon Web Services. https://breakingdefense.com/2024/10/full-house-google-to-be-final-jwcc-partner-authorized-for-secret-level-cloud-work-in-2025/
***
#Rohde &
Schwarz has been awarded a contract by the #Dutch Materiel and IT
Command #COMMIT of the Dutch MoD to supply its turnkey integrated
communications system for the anti-submarine warfare #frigates of the
Dutch and #Belgian navies.
https://euro-sd.com/2024/10/major-news/41222/rs-to-provide-ics-for-aswfs/
BAE
Systems has signed a contract with the Dutch Materiel and IT Command
(COMMIT) for eight Bofors 40Mk4 naval gun systems for the Royal
Netherlands Navy and Belgian Naval Component.
https://euro-sd.com/2024/11/major-news/41250/aswfs-to-get-bofors-40mk4s/
