Main headlines from this issue

Greek proposal to settle expired offset contracts derided as unrealistic

The Greek MoD has published a draft ‘Ministerial Decision’ to end the country’s expired offset contracts saga. The Greek defence industry has been invited to comment. Some proposals may find their way into the document but informed sources say that the MoD is unlikely to make any fundamental changes.

Indonesia intends to live the dream – policy ready by 2012?

Dr. Ir. Irnanda Laksanawan, Indonesia’s Deputy Minister for State Owned Enterprises, told the JIDD conference that Indonesia will make significant arms procurements in the period to 2014.....

Oman approves higher multipliers and tighter monitoring

Oman will soon announce new offset guidelines. The ‘Partnership for Development’ program is intended to..... The policy is expected to be announced within the next three months, but is subject to final review.

How Malaysia’s ‘MIGHT’ is putting a contrary offset model on the right track

Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman, President and CEO of the Malaysian Industry- Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT), explained that a study in 2001 found that fifty percent of companies in Malaysia participating in offset programs later shut down.....

RAND report takes the shine off those critical of China

Yet another U.S. report critical of China’s relationship with the domestic aerospace industry has been published. The conclusion however also contains some unusually favourable comments that might weaken the impact of the carping community.