European industrial restructuring

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The restructuring of the European defense and aerospace industries are gaining ground, despite of several hindrances, including government and regulatory impediments, corporate concerns and national security issues. Cross-border alliances and the creation of an Airbus single corporate entity are now augmenting the few successfully-integrated companies that are now operating, such as Matra-BAe Dynamics for missiles and Eurocopter for helicopters. In addition, the defense segment is also being stimulated by pertinent developments, led by the joint statement on December 9, 1997, from heads of state from the UK, France, Germany, Sain, Italy and Sweden, promoting industrial restructuring and vowing support for it.

Europe, Strategy & planning, Aircraft & Parts, Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, Ship & Boat Building, Ship and Boat Building, Missiles, Space Vehicles & Parts, Transportation equipment industry, Aerospace industry, Article

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Seizing an opportunity: the changing character of Chinese arms sales to Africa

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The article details Chinese arms sales to the African continent with particular focus on sales to Equatorial Guinea, Namibia, South Africa, Sudan and Zimbabwe. Chinese arms sales have become more focused on profits rather than politics and there is a willingness to engage in barter trade.

China, Foreign trade, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Sudan, Equatorial Guinea

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Growing Russian-Iranian ties concern Congress: Russian assistance to Iranian nuclear industry and arms sales raise warning flags

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The resumption of Russian arms and nuclear reactor equipment sales to Iran mark improving ties between the two countries but are causing concern in the US Congress. The potential sale of the S-300 PMU-01 long-range anti-aircraft and anti-missile system is of particular concern.

Guided missiles and space vehicles, International politics, Russia, Iran, Antimissile Surface-to-Air Missiles, Antiaircraft Surface-to-Air Missiles, Antimissile missiles, Surface to air missiles, Antiaircraft missiles

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