DefenceTalkAfter a few weeks of uncertainty, Berlin has approved the delivery of military equipment to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Egypt. Opposition politicians have accused the ruling coalition of putting profit before human rights. Germany’s Federal Security Council approved the export of shooting simulation systems, target display devices and border security technology to Saudi Arabia on […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-approves-weapons-exports-to-saudi-arabia-62632/

DefenceTalkIn 1989 several Western states imposed arms sanctions on China. However, China has continued to take advantage of the military-relevant Western goods and technologies in the efforts to modernize its defence forces’ industrial and technological abilities. This Insurance Policy Paper particulars the guidelines of 4 Western states-France, Germany, the Uk and also the U . […]https://www.defencetalk.com/western-arms-exports-to-china-62462/

DefenceTalkThe German government on Monday refused to confirm or deny a newspaper report that it had stopped all arms exports to Saudi Arabia, in the wake of controversy over the Arab state’s ongoing human rights abuses. The Bild am Sonntag newspaper reported on Sunday that the German Security Council – a secret committee chaired by […]https://www.defencetalk.com/confusion-over-german-arms-exports-to-saudi-arabia-62250/

DefenceTalkGermany has decided to stop arms exports to Saudi Arabia because of “instability in the region,” German daily Bild reported on Sunday. Weapons orders from Saudi Arabia have either been “rejected, pure and simple,” or deferred for further consideration, the newspaper said, adding that the information has not been officially confirmed. The decision was taken […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-halts-arms-exports-to-saudi-arabia-report-62162/

DefenceTalkSales of arms and military services by the largest arms-producing companies—the SIPRI Top 100—totalled $402 billion in 2013 according to new data on international arms production launched today by SIPRI. This is the third consecutive year of decline in the total arms sales of the 100 largest arms producers and military services providers. With a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/top-100-arms-firms-see-sales-decline-61143/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Greece for CH-47D Chinook helicopters and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $150 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Greece has requested […]https://www.defencetalk.com/greece-to-buy-ch-47d-chinook-helicopters-61141/

DefenceTalkSales by Russian arms manufacturers continue to expand thanks to Moscow’s investments despite a downturn in global defence spending, a Stockholm-based think-tank said Monday. “The remarkable increases in Russian companies’ arms sales in both 2012 and 2013 are in large part due to uninterrupted investments in military procurement by the Russian government during the 2000s,” […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-arms-sales-soar-on-domestic-spending-61137/

DefenceTalkChinese-made armaments have become increasingly popular in the international market, according to an industry insider. “We have observed several successive years of good revenue from the export of our products, and the sales figures keep rising year-on-year,” Liu Song, deputy general manager of research and development at China North Industries Corp, popularly abbreviated as Norinco, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinese-weapons-winning-battle-for-export-market-61008/

DefenceTalkSaudi Arabia and France sealed an agreement Tuesday for Riyadh to finance the delivery of $3 billion worth of French weapons to the Lebanese army, which has come under mounting jihadist attack. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius hailed the conclusion of the deal, first announced last December, as a major boost to the Lebanese army’s […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saudi-france-seal-3-bn-weapons-deal-for-lebanon-army-60960/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan for GRC43M Cutters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $350 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Pakistan has requested […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pakistan-to-acquire-global-response-cutters-in-350m-sale-60929/