Main headlines from this issue

DAPA announces offset reforms – Bonus points for commercial tech

South Korea's Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) is launching reforms to help local industry expand in domestic and international defence markets. The reforms were announced on January 7 but came into force on December 31.

Peru updates offset process – To evaluate social and economic benefits separately

Peru’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has released new offset regulations. Two new General Directives clarify the process for devising and evaluating offset proposals.

Zondo Commission finds SAAT in violation of offset, government pledges to toughen policy

A report from South Africa’s Zondo Commission reveals that South African Airways Technical (SAAT), a subsidiary of South African Airways (SAA), shirked its offset obligations in a tender for component services. The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition (DTIC) has resolved to reinforce its regulations.

Ukraine resists EU pressure, increases local content requirements

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved a new law on the localisation of industrial production. The country reached a compromise with the European Union after consultations in October 2021.

India’s former MoD acquisitions expert: Offset is a “dying category”

India’s offset policy is inefficient and hampering procurements, says Amit Cowshish, a consultant and former Indian Financial Advisor (Acquisition) at the Ministry of Defence. Moving forwards, India’s offsets programme may fall by the wayside.

Russia-India cooperation yields fruit in Central and Southeast Asia

The Philippines’ Ministry of Defence has confirmed a $375m deal for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, jointly developed by India and Russia. The sale comes soon after India and Russia exchanged a non-paper on bilateral industry engagement and joint defence projects in Central Asia.