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Netherlands / Nederland (see 25, 26, 28, 32)
1 – 200918: Stop Wapenhandel publishes annual report on arms trade, 2017.
Press Release: http://www.stopwapenhandel.org/analyse%202017
2 – 210918: 20 pages of questions and detailed answers on Dutch arms trade policy and facts. One of the most interesting Dutch Parliamentary documents on the issue of selling weapons and military technology. [in Dutch] https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/kamerstukken/2018/09/20/bijlage-kamerbrief-beantwoording-vragen-over-rapport-nederlands-wapenexportbeleid-2017/bijlage-kamerbrief-beantwoording-vragen-over-rapport-nederlands-wapenexportbeleid-2017.pdf
4 – 200918: New #missiles tech for German Dutch Infantry Fighting Vehicle #IFV #Boxer? MBDA unveils Future Land Indirect Fires concepts | Jane's 360 https://www.janes.com/article/83124/mbda-unveils-future-land-indirect-fires-concepts#.W6OEZTqo6kA.twitter
EUROPE (see also 30)
5 – 170918: New report by GRIP [in French]: Do arms exports to Maghreb comply with the Common Position? https://www.grip.org/en/node/2629
6 – 210918: EU Commission Launches Industry Consultation on Draft ICP Guidance For Dual-Use Export Controls https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/ICPguidelines2018
Belgium (see 31)
Bulgaria / Bălgarija
7 – 220918: From fighters to tanks - Bulgarian firm Jotov & Son Ltd offers all | At AAD2018 defenceWeb http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53219%3Afrom-fighters-to-tanks-bulgarian-firm-offers-all
Czech Rep. / Česko
8 – 210918: In the past 5 years, the value of Czech arms exported to KSA reached €144m. "There is plentiful evidence the Saudi's commit war crimes in Yemen. Czechia must not close its eyes. It is necessary to immediately halt these exports," Peter Tkac, @Nesehnuti.
France
9 – 170918: L'article de @LaCroix :"Un débat sur les ventes d’armes trop timide en France"https://www.la-croix.com/Monde/debat-ventes-darmes-trop-timide-France-2018-09-17-1200969278?from_univers=lacroix
10 – 180918: 79 French Couach (http://www.plascoa.com/en/company-profile/) interceptor vessels helpful for naval blockade on Yemen delivered to Riyadh. It is not only the UK and US delivering arms to the Islamist regime in KSA. https://www.meretmarine.com/fr/content/couach-livre-les-79-intercepteurs-saoudiens
Germany / Deutchland (see also 4)
11 – 180918: Today in a number of German regional papers. Konfliktforscherin Simone Wisotzki
"The arms export rules are oke, but the implementation fails" [in German]
"Exportregeln schärfer auslegen"
12 – 180918: German controls on small arms. Sevim Dagdelen (Die Linke):"In 3 years, only 3 end-use controls have been carried out, and it's ridiculous to send its investigators to SKorea and not to Saudi Arabia, a country conducting a criminal war in Yemen. "https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/kleinwaffen-export-103.html
13 – 180918: Foreign Minister Heiko Maas (SPD) has solved the problem of the EFA-engines for KSA. The overhauled engines may return. Maas and Business Secretary Peter Altmaier (CDU) agreed that certain military equipment will may go to Saudi Arabia. [in German] http://www.spiegel.de/plus/heiko-maas-will-die-beziehungen-zu-saudi-arabien-kitten-ist-das-vernuenftig-a-00000000-0002-0001-0000-000159428622
14 – 190918: After Spain, Germany nibbles away more and more of restrictive arms export policy concerning KSA. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-arms/germany-approves-arms-sale-to-saudi-after-yemen-war-ban-promise-idUSKCN1LZ2M3
15 – 210918: German Implementation of post-shipment controls on arms exports to third countries (PDF) , Deutcher Bundestag http://dip21.bundestag.de/dip21/btd/19/043/1904350.pdf
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Italy / Italia
16 – 190918: Russian Press TV notes: Italy’s Defense Ministry asks the FA-ministry to clarify Italian arms recently sold to Riyadh. MK-82 bombs manufactured in Sardinia and used by Saudi Arabia to kill civilians in Yemen is likely to be in breach of Italian laws. https://www.presstv.com/Detail/2018/09/19/574642/Italys-Defense-ministry-asks-clarification-on-arms-sale-to-S-Arabia
Spain / España
17 – 180918: Euro's above human rights and jobs above lives. Spain prime minister defends weapons sale to Saudis. http://www.rappler.com//world/regions/europe/212142-spain-prime-minister-defends-weapons-sale-saudis … via @rapplerdotcom
18 – 220918: How the King Juan Carlos helped the Spanish defence-industry in Saudi Arabia. [in French]
Crise entre Madrid et Ryad : comment Juan Carlos 1er a sauvé Navantia https://www.latribune.fr/entreprises-finance/industrie/aeronautique-defense/crise-entre-madrid-et-ryad-comment-juan-carlos-1er-a-sauve-navantia-790586.html … via @latribune
19 – 220918: An overview of Spanish arms exports to the KSA and the rest of the world. https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/2018-09-13/espana-armas-arabia-saudi-cuarto-vendedor_1615123/
Turkey / Türkiye
20 – 180918: NATO stuck in the middle of messy, multi-billion dollar weapon sale between Turkey, Russia and US #F35 #S400 https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/17/nato-stuck-in-middle-of-messy-multi-billion-dollar-weapon-sale-between-turkey-russia-and-us.html
UK
21 – 200918: Belgian Defence Research Organisation @GRIP publishes report on #Brexit and the Defence industry. https://www.grip.org/fr/node/2622
(The Independent had a SPECIAL REPORT on September 22, 2018, written by Cahal Milmo and Dean Kirby (of the INVESTIGATIONS TEAM), but I couldn't find it on the site: Brothers in arms: the Brexit weapons boost).
REST of the world
AFRICA (see 22)
MAHGREB (see 5)
Brasil (see 25)
China / Zhōngguó
22 – 210918: Chinese arms trade to Africa. Chinese weapon manufacturers are showcasing a wide range of weapons and equipment at the Africa Aerospace and Defence 2018 (#AAD2018) expo being held in the city of Tshwane, South Africa from Wednesday to Sunday. http://english.chinamil.com.cn/view/2018-09/21/content_9294983.htm
23 – 210918: To be expected: China has protested over the US’ “unreasonable” decision to slap punitive sanctions on a Chinese military unit for buying Russian fighter jets and surface-to-air missile equipment. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/2165215/china-hits-back-american-sanctions-over-russian-fighter-jet-and
Russia / Rossija(see 23)
Saudi Arabia / Al-Arabiyah as Sa'udiyah (see 8, 10, 12, 13-14, 16, 17-18, 19)
South Africa (see 7)
Thailand / Prathēt Thai
24 – 250918:The military of #Thailand is ordering #Airbus multirole utility helicopters. http://www.publicnow.com/view/5B432FA6FAA19F8559D1C438FFFD8C270DD41F07
DEFENCE-INDUSTRY
Airbus(see 24)
Damen (see also 32)
25 – 200918: Damen, Saab compete for Brazilian corvette project | Jane's 360 https://www.janes.com/article/83209/damen-saab-compete-for-brazilian-corvette-project#.W6P_NfZ67X8.twitter
26 – 210918: Africa is a market for arms manufacturers. Not only China and Russia exhibit, but also Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Spain etc. For the Netherlands is present Shipbuilder Damen and sales agent Rob Cannavo. http://www.aadexpo.co.za/trade-visitors/exhibitor-list
MBDA(see 4)
WEAPENS
Arms fairs (see 7, 22, 26)
Drones
27 – 200918: An MQ-9 Reaper drone showed its 1st air-to-air kill of another drone in a controlled simulation. The successful test showed the USAF that a drone like the MQ-9 is able to conduct air-to-air combat, much like fighter aiircraft such as F-15 or F-22 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/09/19/mq-9-gets-first-air-air-kill-training-exercise-air-force-official-says.html
F-35
28 – 210918: (via @FrankSlijper) Dutch defence minister eliminates budget cap for F-35 purchases, opening possibility of buying more planes beyond 37 budgetted (€4.7 billion) - “just a formality” that would not require parliamentary approval? Not sure. https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2018/09/20/dutch-defense-chief-opens-door-for-more-f-35s/
Robot weapons / AI
29 – 170918: Most likely “revolutionary” weapon breakthroughs are advances in computers, networks, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), according to Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Indstitute in Forecasting change in Military Technology 2020-2040. https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/FP_20180910_defense_advances_pt2.pdf
30 – 210918: States/persons remain responsible/accountable for their behavior in armed conflict, even if it involves the use of autonomous weapons. How governments should manage the rise of Artificial Intelligence #AI is one of the major strands of open debate the EU. https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/50465/autonomous-weapons-must-always-remain-under-human-control-mogherini-says-european-parliament_en
OTHER
Defence budget
31 – 220918: A demand for real peace in Belgium magazine [in Dutch]: Echte vrede is mogelijk is als we de oorzaken van veel geweld de wereld uit helpen. De extra NAVO investeringen slorpen de middelen op die nodig zijn voor investeringen in reële menselijke veiligheid. https://www.knack.be/nieuws/belgie/voor-echte-vrede-is-het-nog-even-wachten-op-leiders-die-zich-niet-laten-inpakken-door-de-militaire-industrie/article-opinion-1200789.htmlLobby
32 – 190918: Research initiated by Dutch Ministry of Economics advises more arms export, availability of skilled labour, stronger cluster and better national and EU position of Dutch naval sector. (See page 4 for recommendations [in Dutch]) https://www.nidv.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Triarii-Economische_Effecten_Marinebouwcluster._Eindrapport.pdf
Research and activism (see also 1, 5, 9, 21, 29, 32)
33 – 170918: Last month over 40 artists withdrew their work from the Design Museum in London, following revelations that it had hosted a major arms industry event. For the next week, you can see their exhibits for free at the Brixton Rec Centre. #FromNopeToHopeThis is a selection from a larger amount of tweets. Tweets with a relation the Netherlands, arms trade and defence-industry weight heavier in the selection. If you want to have them daily see http://twitter.com/martinbroek