The Indian MoD has initiated a comprehensive review of the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020, the legislation that governs the country’s offset policy. To facilitate the review, the ministry has established a committee to carry out extensive deliberations with all relevant stakeholders.
Russia’s Rosoboronexport has finally completed the construction of a factory in Venezuela for the production of Kalashnikov assault rifle cartridges, two decades after signing a licence agreement.
Peru has selected 24 Gripen E/F fighter jets from Sweden’s Saab, beating out offers from France’s Dassault Aviation and Lockheed Martin of the US. Saab’s offset package, which included technology transfer, local production, and maintenance of the jets, is said to have influenced Peru’s decision.
The Ukrainian MoD has signed a memorandum with the American company Swift Beat to expand the production of drone systems for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine has signed an agreement with Denmark on joint defence production. Separately, Ukraine has announced the expansion of its anti-corruption and compliance measures in defence procurement.
The Czech Republic’s order for 62 units of 155mm CAESAR self-propelled howitzers from KNDS France risks cancellation amid concerns over a failure to meet the technical requirements set in the Czech contract. Under the contract, a majority of the howitzers were to be produced locally.
Nigeria’s state-run Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has signed an MoU with Saudi company Homeland Protectors and Supplies Ltd to jointly produce drones, satellite systems, and communications equipment in Nigeria. The country is also exploring opportunities to locally develop and produce drones with Ethiopia.