Latest
on top (updated regularly):
November 30
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Top #Dutch
court advised to uphold export ban of F-35 components to Israel
This case is among ongoing legal
challenges over #arms exports to #Israel in several countries,
including the UK, Canada and Denmark, over the past year.
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/dutch-top-court-advised-uphold-export-ban-f-35-components-israel
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Demonstrators
staged a blockade at a munitions manufacturing site in Gwent in
protest over "ties to Israel".
The blockade at the entrances to the BAE systems site in Glascoed, Usk, was staged by Cymru Peace Coalition with over 60 activists taking part. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/pro-palestine-demonstrators-blockade-munitions-manufacturing-site-over-israel-ties/ar-AA1mpFlj
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In early
2025, #Finland will start mass production of #drones for Ukraine and
the EU.
https://www.komersant.info/en/vzhe-na-pochatku-2025-roku-u-finliandii-pochnut-masovo-vyrobliaty-bezpilotnyky-dlia-ukrainy-ta-yes/
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#Franse
interesse in #ASML. #CréditAgricole heeft een belang opgebouwd van
7,89% en #SociétéGénérale van 1,38%. Samen hebben de banken
daarmee ruim 9% in handen van het bedrijf uit #Veldhoven, dat op dit
moment een beurswaarde heeft van ruim €260.
https://fd.nl/bedrijfsleven/1538221/franse-interesse-in-asml
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#Dutch small
or medium enterprise #Optics11 has signed an agreement with #Thales
covering the exploitation of the company's OptiArray technology for
the Royal Netherlands Navy's (RNLN's) next generation of conventional
#submarines.
https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/sea/optics11-signs-agreement-with-thales-on-fibre-optic-towed-array-for-rnln-orka-submarines
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#Italian
Forum on Export Control was divided into 4 parts: control of arms
exports in the evolving geopolitical context; the Italian military
industry as an engine of economic growth; opportunities from the
#EDF; & tech-regulatory aspects of #arms exports.
https://www.esteri.it/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/comunicati/2024/11/tajani-e-crosetto-aprono-alla-farnesina-il-secondo-forum-italiano-sul-controllo-delle-esportazioni/
November 29
***
Retweet
@MiddleEastEye: "Instead of
further fuelling the escalating conflicts through new arms exports,
the German government should focus on de-escalation. This includes
immediately enforcing an arms embargo" Opinon by Dorthe
Engelcke, Hanna Pfeifer.
https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/germany-israel-bends-international-law-continue-selling-arms
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Lezing (in
het Engels) @andrewfeinstein: #Israël en de #wapenhandel
Wanneer? 9 december, 19u open, start 19u30
Waar? Auditorium B - Walter Soete, Technicum, Campus UFO. Sint Pietersnieuwstraat 41, 9000 #Gent.
Inschrijven voor het evenement kan →
https://www.mo.be/agenda/lezing-andrew-feinstein:-israel-en-de-wapenhandel
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Nederland
weigerde zes wapenvergunningen voor Israël uit angst voor het
schenden van mensenrechten. https://archive.ph/kH4mB
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Challenge
Airlines has lodged appeals with the Belgian authorities against
measures prohibiting it from transporting weapons and other
military-related materials to Israel via Belgium.
The carrier operates between Liège
Airport and the US.
https://theloadstar.com/israeli-cargo-airline-appeals-against-belgian-arms-shipment-ban/
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Hyper
expensive weapon (total cost of #F35 estimated to exceed $2 trillion
https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-24-106909.pdf
) targetted Houthi positions in #Yemen. US military annouced its
first official combat use of its F-35C fighter aircraft, targeting
Houthi positions in Yemen.
https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/3972429/us-marine-squadron-conduct-first-combat-strikes-using-f-35c-platform/
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Dit kabinet
verhoogt de militaire uitgaven structureel met 41%, wat de
samenleving de komende 4 jaar €37 miljard extra kost. 't grootste
deel hiervan vloeit naar de wapenindustrie; de uitholling van vitale
sectoren is de prijs die wij hier voor betalen.
https://www.bnnvara.nl/joop/artikelen/onderwijs-of-oorlog-de-keuze-die-onze-regering-al-heeft-gemaakt
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Security or
profits and military influence?
BRITAIN has sent the “completely wrong message” by selling more than £200 million of arms licences to Egypt while British-Egyptian political prisoner Alaa Abd El Fattah remains jailed, campaigners said earlier.
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/government-urged-halt-egypt-arms-licences-until-british-political-prisoner-released
Hypocritical
UK just signed the biggest ever arms deal with human rights-abusing
Egypt.
https://www.thecanary.co/global/world-analysis/2024/11/27/egypt-uk-arms/
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Korean
Peninsula Facing New Cold War, Says Security Panel.
https://news.usni.org/2024/11/25/korean-peninsula-facing-new-cold-war-says-security-panel
Seoel wil wapens leveren aan #Oekraïne, maar veel Zuid-#Koreanen voelen daar niets voor. Ze willen niet dat hun land betrokken raakt bij de oorlog in het verre Europa. Z-Koreanen zijn bang dat de beroerde relaties met de noorderburen verder verslechteren. https://fd.nl/politiek/1537929/in-gepolariseerd-zuid-korea-wil-men-vooral-buiten-de-oekraine-oorlog-blijven
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US lawmakers
have tabled resolutions to block the sale of arms to the #UAE because
of concerns that it may be supplying arms to #paramilitaries in
#Sudan. These forces are accused of fueling a devastating conflict
that has caused a humanitarian crisis.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/u-s-senators-push-to-halt-arms-sales-to-uae-amid-sudan-conflict-concerns/ar-AA1uNR60
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Norms based
arms export control?
Washington pushes ahead with $680 million arms sale to Israel despite ongoing genocidal aggression against Gaza.
No. Geopolitics considerations define
US arms shipments.
https://www.radiohc.cu/en/noticias/internacionales/370750-washington-pushes-ahead-with-680-million-arms-sale-to-israel-despite-ongoing-genocidal-aggression-against-gaza
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Back to
#Cocom? Efforts to calibrate the #Wassenaar Arrangement into
selective and cohesive ‘Wassenaar minus 1’ coalition—potentially
excluding #Russia—reflect the growing need for the US, its allies &
tech firms to find common ground on export control.
https://www.csis.org/analysis/rethinking-wassenaar-minus-one-strategy
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As
territorial disputes and other geopolitical challenges rise in the
region, #Indonesia’s military sector is expanding, with its #arms
trade estimated at US$9.25bn in 2024, and reaching $10.66bn by 2029,
according to the Indian firm Mordor Intelligence.
https://www.rfa.org/english/southchinasea/2024/11/26/indoneis-denies-russia-weapons-sale/
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Efforts by
#UAE’s #EDGE to secure naval contracts with the Greek MoD. Reports
analyses #US Freedom-class littoral combat ships #LCS (& the
#Greek concerns about it). Athens views on EDGE-#Fincantieri FCx30
multirole frigate and an umentioned offer by EDGE.
https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/63140
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#War, arms
industry & corruption cluster together.
Ukrainian 120mm #rounds produced by
#Ukroboronprom doesn't function. Controllers concealed the
manufacturer's problems. A textbook example of how #corruption &
negligence turn a great idea into a betrayal.
https://zn.ua/eng/scandal-with-120-mm-mines-for-armed-forces-anatomy-of-betrayal.html
Ukraine’s Parliament has already registered a resolution to
dismiss Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, whose ministry was supposed
to check the batch of shells before sending them to the front.
State Bureau of Investigation opened a
criminal investigation.
https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/11/27/defense-ministry-withdraws-100000-defective-mortar-rounds-from-front/
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Demonstratie
21/12 Stop de oorlog in #Soedan:
- Leg sancties op aan wapenhandel die met de oorlog te maken heeft.
- Verhoog de hulp voor de wederopbouw en toekomst van Soedan.
- Versnel het asielproces van Soedanese vluchtelingen.
https://www.doorbraak.eu/21-december-amsterdam-demonstratie-tegen-de-oorlog-in-soedan/
November 26
***
Some EU
states such as France, Spain, Italy, Belgium have reduced arms sales
to Israel (a bit). But despite these policies, there is no EU arms
ban on Israel. In fact, Germany provides 1/3 of Israel's arms, and
has even increased these exports in '24.
https://menafn.com/1108924495/Why-The-EUs-Stance-On-Israel-Is-Starting-To-Change
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The porous
#India-#Myanmar border has facilitated the flow of #arms and
fighters. This connection to Myanmar’s civil war has made the
violence in #Manipur more intense and complex, with local grievances
becoming entangled with international dynamics.
https://goachronicle.com/why-the-fire-in-myanmar-is-burning-in-manipur/
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US #BIS
Strengthens Restrictions on Exports to #Pakistan to Address Diversion
Concerns.
https://www.bis.gov/press-release/commerce-strengthens-restrictions-exports-pakistan-address-diversion-concerns
Remarkable Pakistan is one of the
biggest customers for #Dutch military products.
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#Saudi
Arabia’s General Authority for #Military Industries “worked to
sign more than 53 industrial cooperation programs worth approximately
$9.32bn with local & international companies, including
approximately $3.46bn purchase orders for local companies.”
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/11/saudi-arabia-reveals-strides-in-local-defense-production-as-it-races-towards-ambitious-2030-goal/
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Dutch
paper headed today: To study is a right. War is a choice.
https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2024/11/25/studeren-is-een-recht-klinkt-het-op-het-malieveld-en-ook-oorlog-is-een-keuze-a4874412
At the same moment the next step is set in the ballroom of European militarisation. The focus is on armed politics instead of having diplomacy in the driving seat. https://www.ft.com/content/1dacfec7-ab79-4537-af04-5e82cd8e3349
November
25
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Retweet with comment @leoncastjan: An investigation published today reveals that the Netherlands continues to export weapons to Israel in record volumes. I spoke to @FTM_eu about the international legal implications: https://www.ftm.nl/artikelen/nederlandse-wapenexport-naar-israel-toegenomen-ook-na-oorlog-in-gaza
November 24
***
Wapenwedloop:
olie op het vuur van de klimaatcrisis? Met @CTWnl, @TNInstitute ,
@Fossielvrij en Geef Tegengas – Workshop 15.00 -16.00 uur
klimaatconferentie 24 november
https://stopwapenhandel.org/workshop-wapenwedloop-op-de-klimaatconferentie/
Details:
https://klimaatactieconferentie.nl/programma/
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Tokyo on the
brink to relax its #arms #export rules?
#Japan’s support for #Ukraine is
being tested as North #Korea deepens its military alliance with
Russia – raising questions about whether Tokyo will start supplying
arms to the embattled nation.
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287760/will-japan-arm-ukraine-north-korea-reinforces-russia
The Japanese
government has begun developing a new strategy for the advancement of
its military-industrial complex and the expansion of arms exports.
https://www.azernews.az/region/234296.html
November 23
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Before the
ICC warrant, countries had already imposed or called for restrictions
on #arms exports to #Israel, reflecting a broader trend of distancing
themselves from its policies. The ICC decision is likely to embolden
W-European countries to expand this.
https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2024/11/1138449/israel-faces-deepening-isolation-after-icc-arrest-warrants
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Er is ook 'n
oorlog gaande tussen Israël en Hamas; Israël bevecht sinds enkele
maanden ook Hezbollah op Libanees grondgebied; bovendien maakt 't van
die goede wapens; en dus is er een dilemma rond Israëlische wapens
op NEDS, aldus NOS. Welk dilema precies?
https://nos.nl/artikel/2545348-defensiebeurs-in-rotterdam-van-start-dilemma-rond-israelische-wapens
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Gemist? Er
waren acties tegen #wapenbeurs in Rotterdam:
Politie hield donderdag zeker drie demonstranten aan in #Rotterdam voor schilderwerk rondom Ahoy, waar de jaarlijkse wapenbeurs #NEDS plaatsvindt. Aldus een politiewoordvoerder.
https://www.nu.nl/binnenland/6336203/demonstranten-bij-wapenbeurs-opgepakt-na-bekladden-van-rotterdam-ahoy.html
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The
#university of #Glasgow is facing fury from staff and students after
its ruling body opted to continue investing in #arms producers
supplying arms to Israel and refuses to divest from those firms.
***
#Tekever, a
#Portuguese firm, raised $74 million from a group of investors,
including NATO's Innovation Fund — a venture capital fund backed by
24 NATO allies. Tekever is a startup making military spy #drones
being used in #Ukraine.
https://www.aol.com/startup-making-spy-drones-being-144926180.html
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“The people
of #Morocco have begun to push back against the government because of
the ways that they’re aiding and abetting the genocide.” In
addition to mass protests in #Tangier, some #dockworkers have refused
to handle these cargoes shipped by #Maersk.
https://electronicintifada.net/blogs/ali-abunimah/day-411-stopping-israels-weapons-flow
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“Canada,
Australia jointly pledge $474m to research #hypersonic missile
defence tech”
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/11/canada-australia-jointly-pledge-474m-to-research-hypersonic-missile-defense-tech/
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#Australia's
DoD has selected #Damen Landing Ship Transport 100 #LST100 for the
Australian Army. They will be constructed by Australian shipbuilder
Austal at its facility in Henderson in Western Australia.
“Construction...is expected to start in 2026.”
https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/land/australia-selects-damens-lst-100-for-heavy-landing-craft-programme
The acquisition is widely reported,like here:
It is intended to carry six Abrams tanks or 11 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles or 26 HIMARS – and will be fitted with self-defence weapon systems and Australian military communications. https://www.contactairlandandsea.com/2024/11/23/armys-new-landing-craft-heavy-announced/
***
For
example, Exxon, Chevron and other firms including Transneft, a
Russian state-owned company, are partners in the Caspian Pipeline
Consortium. CPC pays hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes and
fines to Russian governmental authorities. These taxes
help sustain the Russian economy, boost arms production and pay state
officials’ salaries and pensions — thereby aiding the Russian war
effort in Ukraine.
https://www.icij.org/investigations/caspian-cabals/exxon-chevron-oil-lobbying-kazakhstan-pipelines/
***
Page on
COP29 and the importance of peace and conflict sensitivity in climate
change negotiations. https://www.ecosystemforpeace.org/cop29
A wide range of more critical voices
was also noticeable, like these:
https://ceobs.org/what-to-expect-on-militarism-conflict-and-climate-at-cop29/
and https://www.wilpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/COP29-Factsheet.pdf.
November 22
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Not the first
time:
#UK and #France open #bribery and #corruption probe into French defense firm #Thales.
Het bedrijf is een van de belangrijkste militaire producenten in #Nederland. Dat zijn de bedrijven die zeggen dat ze voor #veiligheid zorgen.
***
Wat doe je in
oorlogstijd?
Botsing van werelden bij de wapenbeurs in Ahoy: buiten ging het over oorlog, binnen hoe vrede afgedwongen kan worden.
Juist: je demonstreert tegen de handel in wapens.
https://archive.ph/AGg7Z#selection-1091.3-1091.119
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#Elbit
Systems reported its financial results for the 3rd quarter of 2024,
accumulating a 5.2% increase in its order backlog, to $2.2bn, a trend
in line with other local military companies supplying weapons for
Israel’s war crimes.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/mideast-africa/2024/11/21/elbit-iai-report-major-sales-upticks-amid-israeli-war/
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NGOs seek
court order to stop #Dutch #arms exports to #Israel
Summary
* Rights groups seek court ban on
Netherlands arms exports
* Cite high number of casualties in
Gaza
* Government says court should not
dictate foreign policy
* Ruling expected on Dec 13
https://www.reuters.com/world/pro-palestinian-ngos-seek-court-order-stop-dutch-arms-exports-israel-2024-11-22/
***
#Embraer has
signed agreements with Dutch companies to support the country’s
acquisition of C-390 airlifters.
The Brazilian company says it is enhancing its presence in the #Netherlands through arrangements with #Fokker SG, #NLR, #Multisim & #heinmetall. https://aviationweek.com/defense/multi-mission-aircraft/embraer-tightens-relations-dutch-industry-after-c-390-purchase
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#Russia’s
economy is showing cracks as the country struggles to sustain its
#military operations in #Ukraine.
Some figures on how the war in Ukraine is also devastating the Russian economy in a wide sense and is not able to replenish war losses. https://invezz.com/news/2024/11/21/is-russias-war-economy-sustainable-or-is-it-heading-for-disaster/
***
Not enough
seeing what is unfolding, but it is a start.
Despite White House Pressure, 19 U.S. Senators Back Bernie Sanders’s Bills to Block Arms Sales to Israel.https://www.democracynow.org/2024/11/21/us_senate_israel_arms_shipments_sanders
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A Moscow
court has jailed the directors of 3 companies ("Vyacheslav
Shustov" "Konstantin Savostyanov" "Sergei Belov")
for embezzling over €2.8m from military contracts, investigators
said. Russia cracks down on #corruption hampering its Ukraine
offensive.
https://www.barrons.com/news/russia-jails-three-company-directors-for-defence-contract-fraud-4ed420bf
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UK
Labour Government is facing pressure to end all arms exports to
Israel or see “another day of UK complicity in some of the worst
war crimes of this century”. It comes after the ICC issued arrest
warrants for PM Netanyahu and his former MoD Gallant.
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24741390.labour-pressed-end-israeli-arms-deals-icc-arrest-warrants/
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Handy
#Arms dealers in the UK: mapped
The #map, based on Freedom of
Information (FOI) requests and #CAAT’s arms companies browser,
gives campaigners all the information they need to find and take
action against the arms dealers on their doorsteps: https://www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/2024/11/21/arms-dealers-uk/
***
War in #Ukraine
boosts #arms spending across Europe, & the continent’s military
industry grew by 16.9% last year, reaching revenue of nearly €160bn,
or almost $170 bn, the military lobby association @ASDEurope has
reported.
November 21
***
#Germany &
#India are intensifying their cooperation, also on arms exports.
Germany's Thyssenkrupp #tkMS is aims to participate in the building 6 submarines for India. European aerospace giant #Airbus is also seeking to sell its A400M transports to India.
***
Amendment #proposal
to give #Taiwan the same arms sales status as #NATO+ countries.
The US-China Econ. & Secur. Review Commission #USCC includes 2 Taiwan-related recommendations. A key suggestion was to amend the #AECA.
-
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/5975351
-
https://www.uscc.gov/sites/default/files/2024-11/2024_Annual_Report_to_Congress.pdf
(p 613)
***
Activists
push for arms embargo against Israel, targeting Moncton firm.
Apex Industries makes parts for F-35 fighter jets, which Lockheed Martin sells to the Israeli Air Force.
***
Retweet
with comment @LeonSimons8:
#WorseThanExpected AMOC news keeps getting
worse. https://x.com/rahmstorf/status/1858902883040980997
Climate
disasters coming.
At the same time the priority seems elsewhere; in the hands of people who think they have a monopoly on security threats & the resources to countrer them (while they worsen the climate situation & the potential for copperation): https://x.com/londoncaat/status/1859501828833939863
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Islamist
aurocrat becomes a normalised destination for arms by EU countries.
#Poland offers artillery, air defence & drones to Saudi's. During a 20/11 meeting, Poland offered to transfer tech and share expertise to aid #Saudi Arabia's #military production. https://www.defensemirror.com/news/38217/Poland_Offers_Artillery__Air_Defense_Systems__and_Drones_to_Saudi_Arabia
***
In 2019 kocht
Defensie voor ongeveer €2 miljard aan materieel. In 't afgelopen
jaar is dat bedrag gegroeid tot ongeveer 5 miljard. Wapens uit Israël
nemen daarbij een opvallend grote plaats in: sinds 7 oktober '23
kocht Nederland voor 0,95 miljard aan Israëlische wapensystemen.
Retweet met commentaar @nrc: Nederland
koopt steeds meer Israëlische wapens, inventariseerde NRC. Sinds het
uitbreken van de Gaza-oorlog is bijna 1 miljard uitgegeven.
https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2024/11/20/nederland-koopt-steeds-meer-wapens-in-israel-a4873881
November
21
***
Liever kogels
dan vogels? Tja.
Het populaire natuurgebied het Rozendaalse Veld bij Arnhem is in beeld als oefenterrein voor zware explosieven: ‘Onbegrijpelijk’.
***
Elbit CEO
attacked France.
Bezhalel Machlis considers it hypocrite
for not wanting to be complicit in ethnic cleansing.
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/q31ql2uuv
Elbit has a horrible view on what security means and provides many NATO nations with its military tech.
***
More than 40
foreign defence companies operate in Ukraine, article states and it
names two: Rheinmetall and Baykar.
https://mil.in.ua/en/news/more-than-40-foreign-defense-companies-operate-in-ukraine/
***
The Danish
Arms Industry: Profit over People. Article is an overview of the
entire saga of Danish arms exports to Israel, which has led to
extensive and brutal killings of civilians in Gaza and Lebanon.
https://globalaktion.dk/krig-fred/the-danish-arms-industry-profit-over-people/
***
#China issued
the Regulations on the Export Control of Dual-use Items, which will
take effect on 01/12/24. This marks the 1st time the Chinese
government has introduced a comprehensive administrative #regulation
on the export control of #dualuse items.
https://www.hoganlovells.com/en/publications/china-issues-the-regulations-on-the-export-control-of-dual-use-items
***
The US, UK &
Australia signed a new agreement under the #AUKUS
trilateral pact that will allow the 3 countries to use one another’s
#hypersonic weapons testing facilities as well as share technical
info needed to develop and manufacture the technology.
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/11/aukus-nations-ink-new-hypersonic-tech-sharing-agreement/
***
November 19
***
10/12/24 an
economic seminar A Blue Connection – #Portugal & the
#Netherlands in Amsterdam will be by #AICEP and #NML
as part of the Official Visit of the Portugese President to the
Netherlands, invited by king and queen. Future of naval shipping a
topic.
https://www.portugalglobal.pt/media/wgdaphdx/programa-semin%C3%A1rio-pa%C3%ADses-baixos-portugal.pdf
***
European
missile maker #MBDA is pursuing an “aggressive” development
schedule for its cruise & anti-ship #missile program, with the
assessment phase being finalized and plans to move the #longrange
strike weapon project FC/ASW into development next year.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/11/08/mbda-pushes-new-deep-strike-missile-in-time-for-europe-to-arm-up/
***
Amnesty
criticises UK for funding arms firms. The past 18 months Scottish
Enterprise has provided large sums to military companies including
Leonardo, Raytheon and BAES, who all have or have had UK export
licences to sell to Israel in the same time period.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2389px8x8eo
November 18
***
Retweet
@Defensie: Tot en met vandaag
vond een grote verplaatsing plaats van Amerikaanse containers en
voertuigen. Het was voor het eerst dat het materieel via twee havens
werd aangevoerd: Vlissingen en Eemshaven.
***
The #EU
approved €300 million in funding for five joint defence-procurement
projects by member states, the first time the bloc uses its budget to
finance common military acquisitions.
It concerns: 155mm artillery ammo, APCs, Diehl and MBDA Air missiles. https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/11/15/eu-approves-first-ever-funding-for-joint-weapons-ammo-procurement/
***
#India tested a
long-range, #hypersonic #missile late Nov. 16 off the country’s
eastern coast. The statement revealed the previously unannounced
program, which seeks to add a new capability to the Indian military’s
arsenal.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/missile-defense-weapons/india-claims-successful-test-new-hypersonic-missile
***
French
Pres Macron called for an end to #arms shipments to Israel, calling
on the int. community to take action at a time when #Israel's bloody
attacks on Lebanon, following Gaza, are increasing. Stating that
#France is no longer delivering arms to Israel.
https://easternherald.com/2024/11/18/macron-calls-arms-embargo-on-israel-must-return-to-political-solution/
November 17
***
Protests
march to #Lockheed Martin offices in Esquimalt over Canadian arms
exports to #Israel.
Weekly protests calling for #Canada to end its arms sales to Israel.
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/protests-march-to-lockheed-martin-offices-in-esquimalt-over-canadian-arms-exports-to-israel-9821065
The protests are everywhere, except for some Western
governments and arms companies which seem to accept their roles in an
ethich cleansing program when its done by #Israel.
Hundreds protest in #Chicago and #Dallas calling for arms #embargo on Israel. https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/151704
***
South #Korea
on Friday denied a WSJ-report that it would sell artillery #shells
for use by #Ukrainian forces, claiming the munitions -- if the
ongoing deal negotiation is finalised -- will be for #US forces only.
US nearing a purchase 100,000 155mm rounds.
https://www.daily-sun.com/post/655539
***
#Canada
#Complicit?
F-35 fighters that have been dropping
bombs on civilians for more than a year could not be made without
certain components that Canadian companies supply. In #Montreal, one
such company is Héroux-Devtek, which makes #F35 landing gear.’
https://www.westmountmag.ca/gaza-bombing-canada-is-breaking-its-own-laws/
***
BBC pointed
at #India’s expanding footprint in the #Indian #Ocean, focusing on
the small island of Agalega, part of the #Mauritius archipelago. The
island is rapidly transforming into a #strategic hub, raising
questions about India’s military ambitions.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg47274y4no
***
Half november
vindt in het Telesur Trainings- en Onderzoekscentrum in #Suriname een
3-daagse workshop plaats, gericht op de regionale aanpak van
vuurwapengeweld. De training wordt ondersteund door de #CARICOM Crime
Gun Intelligence Unit en de #VS-ambassade.
https://drimble.nl/dossiers/multicultureel/suriname/99242467/nieuwe-technologie-en-samenwerking-in-de-strijd-tegen-illegale-wapenhandel-in-suriname.html
***
Security for
all or profits for some?
Defence contractor lobbying on #arms
#export #rules
#Rheinmetall #Canada Inc. was registered this past week by Elizabeth Seip, a consultant with Hill & Knowlton. https://www.ipolitics.ca/news/defence-contractor-lobbying-on-arms-export-rules
***
The
#Hungarian government confirmed that non-state actors have hacked the
country’s defence #procurement agency contracts in a briefing to
local media on 14 November 2024. the #cyber attack was undertaken by
foreign non-state actors, namely INC Ransomware.
https://www.army-technology.com/news/hackers-infiltrate-hungarian-defence-procurement-data/
***
#Croatia to
procure 6 notorious #Bayraktar TB2 #drones from #Turkey.
"The configuration is based on 6
aircraft equipped with electro-optical cameras for reconnaissance,
including the initial set of weapons (...)"
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/11/croatia-to-procure-6-bayraktar-tb2-drones-from-turkey/
***
Andargachew
Tsege asks what role does UK intelligence #MI6 play in #Ethiopia in
connection to Ethiopia’s systemic #corruption, its role as a hub
for drug and human trafficking, and illegal #arms trade and its
compromised intelligence services.
https://borkena.com/2024/11/16/m16-what-was-the-british-intelligence-agency-mi6-doing-in-ethiopia/
November 14
***
Afghan AVA
press (active in Afghanistan itself, counld't quickly find a
appreciatie) is not impressed by Turkish solidarity with #Palestine.
On the contrary it lists a number of connections between #Ankara and
#Jeruzalem. #Turkey buys a range of #military equipment and cyber
tech in Israel.
https://www.avapress.com/en/note/300514/t%C3%BCrkiye-an-open-supporter-of-palestine-or-a-hidden-partner-israel
***
Palestine
Action says its activists today #blockaded the entrances of two sites
in #Bristol operated by #Elbit Systems, #Israel’s largest
weapons company. The activists used lock on devices inside vans to
block the gates at both sites.
https://freedomnews.org.uk/2024/11/12/activists-blockade-two-elbit-sites-in-bristol/
***
#Thales
Alenia Space, a JV between Thales (67%) & #Leonardo (33%) has
launched the #Koreasat 6A telecom satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9
rocket from Cape Canaveral. It will provide services to government,
broadcasting stations and the #military.
https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/THALES-4715/news/Thales-successful-launch-of-Koreasat-6A-satellite-48331827/
***
***
#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
***
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
***
#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
***
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
***
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/
***
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?
***
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
***
#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
***
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/
***
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/
***
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/
***
#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
***
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
***
"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
***
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/
***
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
***
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.
***
#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
***
"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/
***
#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
***
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
***
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
***
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.
***
We should
prevent that #Ukraine becomes an arms hub. @CTWnl
https://stopwapenhandel.org/we-should-prevent-that-ukraine-becomes-an-arms-hub/
***
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
***
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/
***
#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
***
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/
***
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/
***
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
***
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.
***
'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/
***
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
***
#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/
***
#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/
***
#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/
***
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/
***
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
***
#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
***
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
***
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
***
#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
***
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
***
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
Verslag:
Op dinsdagavond 19 november 2024 kwam
een dertigtal mensen luisteren naar Wendela De Vries (Stop
Wapenhandel), Babs Verhoeve (Stop Ecocide NL) en Deniz Agbaba
(Headquarters Of The Movement). Ludo De Brabander (Vrede vzw) leidde
de spreeksters in.
https://vrede.be/nl/nieuws/vredescafe-klimaat-en-conflict
***
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
***
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
***
#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
***
#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/
***
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
***
#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
***
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
***
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/
***
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/
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#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/
