Main headlines from this issue

Secret German-Italian IP discussions under way

                                               ‘BIZARRE’ OFFSET LEFTOVER EXPOSED

A ‘special team’ in Division C of the German Federal Office of Defence Technology and Procurements (BWB) has begun discussing industrial participation benefits with Italian counterparts. The talkswhich started on July 1 concern the Italian MoD’s demands regarding a submarine programme.

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UK MoD admit Oshkosh Truck Corporation “Failed to fulfil its IP commitment”

Britain’s Information Commissioner has allowed an appeal by CTO and ruled against the refusal of the UK Trade & Investment, Defence & Security Organisation (UKTI DSO) to disclose the identity of an allegedly delinquent industrial participation obligor.

Australia’s Defence Capability Plan 2009 identifies capabilities “To ensure self sufficiency”

The government’s concern is that Priority Industry Capabilities (PICs) remain in Australia. An overseas-based company can establish a local workforce...

Using Offsets as a financial instrument – The Blenheim model attracts government interest

Governments are now showing greater flexibility regarding the financing of defence purchases, claims Grant Rogan, Chairman and CEO of Blenheim Capital Services. As prime contractors find that they have less of a product to sub-contract, so governments are responding by agreeing to measures that have previously been regarded as off-limits.

Korean prospects in Indonesia rely on former industrial cooperation relationship

Korea’s Daewoo International Corp. is bidding to export two submarines to the Indonesian navy this year.