US Navy commander sacked in widening bribery scandal
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DefenceTalkA US naval commander has been sacked over his alleged links to an elaborate bribery scandal that involved prostitutes, luxury travel and multimillion-dollar government contracts, officials said Friday. Captain Daniel Dusek, commanding officer of the USS Bonhomme Richard based at the port of Sasebo, Japan, was relieved of his duties “due to a loss of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navy-commander-sacked-in-widening-bribery-scandal-49300/
Bribe Charges In Another Indian Copter Deal
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DefenceTalkThe ongoing VVIP helicopter contract scandal has sent the separate impending procurement of 197 light utility helicopters into a tailspin, with the Army now asking the government to conduct a fresh probe into the role played by a brigadier who allegedly demanded money from AgustaWestland to swing the latter deal as well. Army chief General […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bribe-charges-in-another-indian-copter-deal-47340/
China takes aim at extravagance in military spending
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DefenceTalkChina’s military has introduced new rules to combat “extravagance and waste” in spending, state media said Sunday, as the country’s new leaders stress austerity to fight official corruption. New Communist Party chief Xi Jinping, who is also chairman of the Central Military Commission, approved the rules which aim to promote austerity and control expenditure, the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-takes-aim-at-extravagance-in-military-spending-46949/
Italy defence firm chief arrested for India bribes: reports
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DefenceTalkItalian police on Tuesday arrested the chief executive of aerospace and defence giant Finmeccanica for corruption and embezzlement in relation to alleged bribes given to the Indian government, Italian media reported. Giuseppe Orsi had been under investigation for months and had denied any wrongdoing in the deal for the sale of 12 AgustaWestland helicopters to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/italy-defence-firm-chief-arrested-for-india-bribes-reports-46794/