The Peruvian Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) released a supreme decree, the Ministerial Resolution No. 00960-2024-DE on 11 September, to modify its existing General Directive No. 018, which regulates offsets in Peru. The decree is expected to be approved by the end of this year. The three-page document clarifies that new definitions of “Industrial Cooperation” and “Industrial Participation” need to be included in the Peruvian offset policy.
Nurol Makina has opened a new facility in the UK through its local subsidiary, Nurol Makina UK (NMS UK). The facility in Tachbrook Park, Leamington Spa, will focus on producing protected patrol vehicles for both the UK and for export. The UK facility is expected to employ up to 150 people, and will form part of NMS UK's phased approach to increase the UK-based content of its vehicles to more than 50 percent.
Northrop Grumman signed an MoU with Lithuania’s MoD and Ministry of Finance on 23 September, formalising its intention to support Lithuanian industry in producing medium-calibre ammunition for Infantry Fighting Vehicles. Under the MoU, Northrop will share with Lithuania technologies related to advanced manufacturing expertise. The US prime is also negotiating the establishment of a local production line and a joint venture for its 30mm-calibre ammunition.
In an attempt to increase its presence in Ukraine, Czech arms supplier AKM Group-CZ has opened a representative office in Kyiv. The office, registered on 27 August, marks the company’s fourth representative office in the world outside of the Czech Republic.
Lithgow Arms, a subsidiary of Thales Australia, and Denmark’s Våbenfabrikken have announced a strategic cooperation to establish a new Danish industrial capability. The two sides signed an MoU on 17 September which will enable Denmark to locally manufacture military assault rifles for the first time since the 1960s.
Indonesia has ordered four Airbus H145 helicopters as part of a training modernisation programme for the Indonesian Air Force (IDAF). Airbus signed an agreement with the IDAF and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), under which the Indonesian firm will manage reassembly and will complete integration of the mission equipment alongside other customisation work at its facility in Bandung.