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September
11
Terwijl op hoger onderwijs een miljard wordt bezuinigd en cultuur en jeugdzorg worden uitgekleed investeert het rechtse kabinet 2,4 miljard euro in de krijgsmacht. Volgens de regering “na decennia van bezuinigingen” maar dat is apert onjuist, stelt @CTWnl https://stopwapenhandel.org/geen-nieuwe-wapenwedloop/
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Tariq Ali on
US & UK arming Israel’s war on Gaza, Pakistan protests &
macron’s embrace of the right.
With clip and transcript.
https://www.democracynow.org/2024/9/10/tariq_ali
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Elite policies
EU countries are buying too much of their military equipment abroad, almost 2/3 of it in the US. https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/09/09/eu-buys-too-much-defense-equipment-abroad-especially-from-us-report/
The next sale of F-35s to a EU member is named in the article.
The US is painted as
an example. But the US (and its States & population) have
numerous budget related problems & is awash in debt
(https://www.usdebtclock.org/).
Still it spends more on the military as the next 9 countries combined
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_with_highest_military_expenditures).
However this
sponsorship of the military industry is mentioned as an example to the
EU members by Draghi. Higher military budgets is a major aim, while
acquisitions in the US will continue. And who will pay the price? The
ordinary citizens & the climate. https://commission.europa.eu/document/download/97e481fd-2dc3-412d-be4c-f152a8232961_en
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The
#Canada Border Services Agency #CBSA has historically requested
#password information from #travelers to search their #GSMs, personal
#computers and #tablets, on the basis that these devices are
#searchable like all other “goods” coming into Canada.
https://www.taxandtradelaw.com/Tax-Trade-Blog/customs-routine-smartphone-searches-held-unconstitutional.html
September 9
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True or just
a bit?
How the US used arms sales to shift
#Saudi behavior
Weapons exports are a fickle tool. Why
did they work this time?
https://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2024/09/how-us-used-arms-sales-shift-saudi-behavior/399259/
Saudi border guards have carried out mass killings of Ethiopian migrants at the Yemeni border in the described period.
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It is
reported China, Russia pitch defence hardware to MENA at the first
Egypt airshow.
When looking at exhibitors however:
China (10 exh)
Russia (15 exh)
US (21 exh) (Besides Egypt itself (50
exh), the most numerous)
https://www.egypt-air-show.com/exhibitors
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There is a
broad trend where #US-made and #NATO-grade arms into the illegal
circuits in #India. Stocks from #Afghanistan form a major part.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/how-nato-weapons-are-fueling-violence-in-india-the-shady-path-from-europe-to-terrorists/articleshow/113087511.cms
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De Franse en
Duitse politie hebben aan #Oekraïne geleverde Navo-#wapens in beslag
genomen, nadat ze waren opgedoken in het #criminele circuit. De vrees
bestaat dat wapens uit de oorlog binnenkort ook terecht zullen komen
bij criminelen in #Nederland.
https://www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/aan-oekraine-geleverde-navo-wapens-in-beslag-genomen-die-in-criminele-circuit-waren-beland~be413d4c/
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Some villains
are fitted to cooperate with even when military business is the issue
at stake.
Updates on the JV between #Saudi Arabian Military Industries #SAMI and #Hanwha Group to localize air defense systems in the #Kingdom.https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/62973
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#French
#Rafale fighter jets deals to #Croatia and #Serbia part of an
unfolding #Balkan arms race. The Rafale deals are an example of
security competition in this part of south-east Europe. #Bosnia wants
to become NATO member asap because of this #strife.
https://balkaninsight.com/2024/09/06/balkan-arms-race-makes-nato-membership-for-bosnia-more-urgent/
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Sell those
thugs some more weapons or better don't.
A #US woman was #shot and #killed by #Israeli #troops in the West Bank on Friday, AP was told.
Dr Ward Basalat said the 26-year-old woman was shot in the head and died after arriving at a hospital.
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The leaders
of the #EU have, on the face of it, delivered on a promise made
following #Putin’s invasion of #Ukraine to end the #export of EU
goods, machinery & parts critical to Russia’s war effort.
Yet things are not quite as straightforward as they seem. https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-sneaky-way-that-russia-is-still-evading-western-sanctions/
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Thousands
Rally Against #Weapons #Expo in #Melbourne.. Anti-War Activists Clash
with Police Amid Rising Tensions.. Arrests Made as Protests Intensify
and Disrupt Major Traffic Routes
https://news.faharas.net/66775/anti-war-protestors-descend-upon-melbourne-2/
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Human Rights
policy?
#Egypt getting first 2 Super Hercules cargo aircraft, #Lockheed Martin says.
The new tankers are expected to replace the older fleet of 24 C-130H aircraft that Cairo operates.
State Department HR-report: https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/egypt/
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#Iraq has
finalized a contract for the purchase of 14 Caracal #H225M multi-role
#Eurocopter/#Airbus Helicopters troop transport helicopters
(https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/helicopters/military-helicopters/h225m).
The deal includes 12 new aircraft and two pre-owned units slated for
modernization.
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Controle
export strategische goederen gebruikt als wapen i.p.v.
wapenbeheersing.
Henk Overbeek, hoogleraar aan de Vrije
Universiteit Amsterdam: “(De Verenigde Staten) probeert de
voortgang van de Chinese economie en Chinese bedrijven te belemmeren
in de ontwikkeling van geavanceerde technologieën. De nieuwe CEO van
ASML dit ook duidelijk heeft gemaakt. Hij zei dat de Amerikaanse
beperkingen eerder waren ingegeven door economische overwegingen dan
door nationale veiligheidsoverwegingen, en door een poging om de
vooruitgang van China op het gebied van geavanceerde technologie te
vertragen.”
https://www.nu.nl/economie/6327113/asml-topman-wantrouwt-beperkingen-die-vs-oplegt-voor-handel-met-china.html
Nederland
breidt exportcontrolemaatregel uit voor geavanceerde
productieapparatuur halfgeleiders
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2024/09/06/nederland-uitbreiding-exportcontrolemaatregel-geavanceerde-productieapparatuur-halfgeleiders
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Whats worse
working with Maduro or MbS?
Updates concerning the joint
venture between #Saudi Arabian Military Industries #SAMI and
#L3Harris, including systems eyed for development and future
collaboration opportunities between the two companies. [behind
paywall] https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/62966
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When you've a
dangerous northern neighbour exporting its arms to cause death and
havoc.
#Texas firearms are increasingly finding their way into the hands of #Mexican #drugcartels & organized crime syndicates, exacerbating violence & instability in #Mexico. https://www.thetechedvocate.org/texas-is-arming-mexicos-gunmen/
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An overview
of the JV between #Saudi military firm #SAMI & (juridically
#Rotterdam based) #MBDA to produce common anti-air modular missiles.
Report includes info on production plans and #endusers & talks on
localizing other MBDA missiles [Behind [Paywall]
https://www.tacticalreport.com/daily/62963-saudi-sami-and-mbda-jv-to-localize-camm-missiles-production
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Ukraine’s
#F16s doing a ‘good job,’ #Dutch Gen. #Eichelsheim said. He also
pleaded for more air defence weapons (PAC missiles included) &
connected missile transits to Ukraine during talks with military
officials and #RTX (formerly Raytheon) in Washington.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/08/29/ukraines-f-16s-doing-good-job-netherlands-military-chief-says/
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The UK has
pulled around 30 arms export licenses for #Israel that could also
impact the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program in certain
circumstances. Export licenses for #F35-related items going directly
to Israel could be affected, the AW&ST reported.
https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/budget-policy-operations/f-35-focus-uk-suspends-some-arms-exports-israel
Continuing export of F-35 combat aircraft parts to Israel
‘unjustifiable’. “These are by far the UK’s most significant
arms supplies to the Israeli military,” said Sam Perlo-Freeman of
#CAAT.
https://www.ekklesia.co.uk/2024/09/03/israel-used-partly-uk-made-f-35-in-attack-on-humanitarian-zone/
Blog
UK continues to provision Israel’s
F-35 fighter aircraft despite finding Israel at clear risk of
breaking international law.
https://www.saferworld-global.org/resources/news-and-analysis/post/1046-uk-continues-to-provision-israelas-f-35-fighter-aircraft-despite-finding-israel-at-clear-risk-of-breaking-international-law-
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The Ukrainian
minister in charge of weapons production, Oleksandr Kamyshin,
resigned on Sept 3 in and 4 other ministers stood down in a major
government shake-up. The resignations leaves over a third of the
Cabinet vacant after sackings earlier this year.
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/ukraine-arms-chief-two-ministers-resign-in-government-shake-up
Ukraine's
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appointed on Sunday former arms
production minister Oleksandr Kamyshin as an external adviser for
strategic issues, a decree published on the presidential website
said.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-zelenskiy-appoints-former-arms-production-minister-adviser-2024-09-08/
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Which
countries have banned or restricted arms sales to Israel? And which
didn't?https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/sep/03/which-countries-banned-or-restricted-arms-sales-to-israel-gaza-war
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Supporting
the ethnic cleansing industrial base: "The #Netherlands in May
2023 picked #Elbit for its PULS rocket artillery platform."https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/08/12/norway-inquires-about-himars-purchase-from-lockheed-martin/
Reported earlier this week:
The #Netherlands picked #Israeli firm #Rafael to supply an upgrade for the country’s more than 200 medium-range anti-tank missile launchers that will boost combat range, for an investment of as much as €250 million.
September 2
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Report by
Danish Informatìon has confirmed that #Israeli F-35 fighters
attacked #Gaza, 130724. The strike on the Al-Mawasi humanitarian
zone, resulted in significant civilian #casualties, and caused
international condemnation.
https://aoav.org.uk/2024/uk-made-f-35-components-linked-to-civilian-casualties-in-gaza-strikes-new-evidence-published/
Who delivers #F35 components?
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Piece on
#Turkish #submarine infrastructure/building & nowhere is #Germany
or #HDW mentioned.
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/08/turkey-inaugurates-naval-shipyard-submarine-floating-dock-to-service-newly-built-subs/
#Erdogan like to brag and keep away from the population it is imported military technology.
But why follows #Breakingdefense this policy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_214_submarine
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Serbian Arms
Sales to Israel Top 23 Million Euros in 2024 by Saša Dragojlo
(@RobinIzHuda) and @avischarf.
https://balkaninsight.com/2024/09/02/serbian-arms-sales-to-israel-top-23-million-euros-in-2024/
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Is this what
the world needs?
National Association of Defence Industries of Ukraine #NAUDI has stated that the export of arms from the excess capacity of the defence industry will bring billions of dollars to #Ukraine.
Does Ukraine need finance or #arms?
https://gagadget.com/en/498853-money-wont-solve-anything-in-monster-hunter-wilds-all-paid-armour-sets-have-only-an-aesthetic-function-pay-to-win-wont-happen/
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The
Hunain is a Pakistani naval vessel, equipped with state-of-the-art
electronic warfare, anti-ship and anti-air warfare weapons, sensors,
and self-protection and terminal defense system, according to the
DGPR and delivered by Damen.
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2569654/pakistan
September 1
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A flexibility
exercise to put Wagenknect on the wrong side of history, as she
participated in a "peace demonstration" (quotation marks by
JP Oped writer) which defended Israel, but also stated this doesn't
mean support of the war by Netanyahu as if it were self-defence.
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-817175
Wagenknects'party
#BSW even began to demand the imposition of a German arms embargo on
Israel. "The death in Gaza and Israel's attacks on its neighbors
must stop." As did do some other mentioned left parties in
Europe.
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To increase security or profits?
The #US officially announced the
imposition of a $200m fine on the military company #Raytheon #RTX.
The missile producer violated rules for arms exports and the
international arms trade with #Russia, China, Iran & Lebanon.
https://thetimeshub.in/the-patriot-manufacturer-was-fined-200-million-for-trips-with-laptops-to-the-russian-federation-iran-and-luban/
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To increase
security or profits?
More and more countries have progressively set their dmilitary industries toward exports. A number of economic, strategic, and operational factors give rise to this trend. https://muminahmedoglu.medium.com/the-strategic-shift-towards-export-focused-defense-industries-7d4c153aa304