Main headlines from this issue

Avascent says Denmark among worst violators of EU’S offset ban

A paper on the European Defence Industrial Base published by the strategy and management consulting firm Avascent blames France for resisting market liberalization, but spreads its accusations into Scandinavia.

China has complied with WTO requirements but continues to “encourage” reciprocity

The 2013 Report to Congress on China’s WTO Compliance says some of China’s revised measures continue to “encourage” co-operation, and it appears that Chinese government officials at times continue to use the foreign investment approval process to pressure foreign companies.....

South Africa’s Arms Procurement Commission resets the agenda, delays Mbeki’s appearance

As South Africa’s Arms Procurement Commission resumes it hearings the focus shifts to allegations of fraud and corruption and to the controversial industrial offset programme. The commission has announced a revised schedule for witnesses.....

Thales collaborates with Indonesia’s PT LEN Industri

Thales UK has won a contract worth over $165m with the Indonesian Ministry of Defence for ForceSHIELD, Thales’s integrated Advanced Air Defence system. In the early stages of the delivery there will be in-country integration of some of the components.

Greece draws level with South Africa and India as kickbacks are uncovered

Greece will overhaul arms procurement to make the process more transparent, said defence minister Dimitris Avramopoulos after a wide-ranging corruption inquiry led to the arrest of a former defence official and two arms dealers.