With the May 1st deadline for opting out of European Defence Agency’s (EDA) Code of Conduct on Offsets ticking away, a survey by CTO shows that at least seven Member States may choose to opt out, despite unanimously agreeing to the Code only last October.
The UK Trade & Investment, Defence & Security Organisation (UKTI DSO), the successor to DESO, has again rejected CTO’s request to disclose the identity of a delinquent obligor under Britain’s Freedom of Information Act, declaring that disclosure is likely to be prejudicial to the interests of both the Government and the obligor…
Guatemala's Vice-President said the Central American country is interested in buying Russian military hardware in exchange for soft commodities. The deal would involve Russia helping Guatemala modernize its obsolete arsenal.
A get-together with local industry for competitors bidding for Denmark’s combat aircraft requirement, organised by CenSec, the Danish defence and security association, provided an initial opportunity for Danish companies to meet with potential offset obligors. CenSec has about 70 members.
Canada’s Defence Department wants to rebuild its newly acquired Leopard 2 tanks at facilities in Germany, cutting Canadian companies out of the work.