Jürgen Flach’s Post

For manufacturers in Aerospace, Defense, and other critical industries, ITAR registration ensures global partnerships while maintaining U.S. compliance standards. ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) registration is essential for U.S. manufacturers, exporters, and brokers handling defense articles, services, or technical data listed on the U.S. Munitions List (USML). Managed by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) under the U.S. Department of State, this registration ensures compliance with the Arms Export Control Act. It certifies your company to deal with critical defense-related technologies and services, emphasizing national security and export control protocols.

At the end of the foreign policy day, the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case is a business agreement. As with any formal, binding agreement, there is an implied duty of good faith, to include—in the security assistance world—the fulfillment of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) commitments. When that good faith is violated, or specific elements of the LOA are disregarded, a material or actual breach occurs. This could result in the international partner seeking some kind of termination for cause, if they so choose, with accompanying restitution. I would suggest that close to 95% of all Air and Missile Defense complex weapon system LOAs have been—and continue to be—breached in some form. The likelihood of the FMS partner being aware of the statutory and regulatory directives that drive compliance is unlikely. Recourse would be even less likely given it would be unprecedented with an accompanying litigation nightmare. In the commercial business world, this intentional, wrongful, and unlawful conduct would never survive legally. But for the FMS partner, it is of course all about acquiring the technology above all else. But isn’t it time for the US Government to take a close look at this malfeasance instead of blindly standing behind, encouraging, or ignoring it?

🔍 Curious about SCOMET Items? These are sensitive materials with both civilian and military uses, potentially including weapons of mass destruction. Regulated by India's DGFT, the SCOMET list ensures secure and responsible exports. Learn more about how these items are safeguarded in global trade! Stay informed and protect global security by ensuring your exports comply with regulations. 🌐Visit:- www.curatedexim.com #SCOMET #ExportRegulations #GlobalTrade #DGFT

The Tula-based “Octava” factory, under the management of RT-Capital, a subsidiary of Rostec State Corporation, has inked a significant contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense to supply a large batch of the upgraded "Obereg" body armor. This advanced gear will be delivered in a modified version with a substantially increased protective area. The new "Obereg" armor, meeting the stringent requirements of the military, boasts a BR-4 protection class. It is designed to stop armor-piercing bullets with thermally hardened cores from 7.62x39 mm and 5.45x39 mm automatic weapon rounds. The core protective components are ceramic armor plates that offer bullet resistance. Additionally, the gear includes aramid fiber packets that provide protection against shrapnel, allowing the vest to be used without the armor plates when facing non-automatic weapon threats. "The 'Obereg' body armor will be delivered to the Ministry of Defense in an enhanced version with a more than 50% increase in the protective area. In the basic configuration of the upgraded gear, the protection area is 70 square decimeters. Despite this increased coverage, the equipment remains comfortable to wear and does not restrict the soldier's mobility. Our specialists have put in substantial effort to refine the product, ensuring our military personnel are equipped with high-quality and reliable individual protection, considering the diverse threats of modern battlefields," explained Pavel Pavlenko, General Director of "Octava." #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/gbPrSWFc

Japan plans to map out a strategy within 2025 to boost defense equipment exports by enhancing the international competitiveness of its defense industry.

https://lnkd.in/dZxJYZ2f Five Notable Items for Asia Watchers in the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act By Zack Cooper | Noah Burke AEIdeas December 16, 2024 The 64th annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorizes $895.2 billion in defense spending for fiscal year 2025. It includes a number of critical provisions on Asia policy. Below are five of the top Asia-related issues, followed by a full list of NDAA sections relevant to Asia watchers: Efforts to Bolster Deterrence in Northeast Asia: Additional US and International Support for Taiwan: Support for Autonomous Systems and Missile Defense: Additional Restrictions on China and Chinese Businesses: Items Deferred Until Next Congress:

Directorate General of Foreign Trade ( DGFT ) has released a Standard Operating Procedure ( SOP ) for voluntary disclosure concerning non-compliance with Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and Technologies ( SCOMET ) regulations. SCOMET items are sensitive products that include dual-use goods and technologies, capable of both civilian and military applications. #TradeNews #Scomet #Shipping #Freightforwarding

📉 BUREAUCRACY KEEPING YOU DOWN? Bureaucratic hurdles can be a significant obstacle in an industry where timely access to advanced defense technologies can make all the difference. Defense News highlighted this struggle as the U.K. and Australian allies faced lengthy and complex application processes in foreign military sales. But there has been a game-changing update. Under a new joint directive by AUKUS, the U.S. Department of State has significantly streamlined the process, addressing many of the critical challenges in acquiring military equipment. 🛡️💡Dive into the details and discover how this shift is set to reshape defense collaboration: https://lnkd.in/dF_X5d8X #ForeignMilitarySales #GovConExecEvents #GCEInternationalSummit

High-tech equipment worth $2.1M from a UK firm allegedly ended up in Russia’s military supply chain via Kyrgyzstan. 🪖 🚀 This case highlights the critical importance of knowing who you’re really doing business with. 👀 🕵♀️ For supply chain and risk professionals, it’s a reminder: due diligence and transparency aren’t optional—they’re essential. Blind spots in global trade can have serious consequences. Link to #bbc article is in the feed #SupplyChain #RiskManagement #SanctionsCompliance Exiger

My article / policy paper on the Turkish role in the possible German rearmament and German-Türkiye defense relations has been published within College of Europe in Natolin. The article sheds light on the changing security mindset in Europe, and how Germany receives and responds to this environment. It delves into the collaboration of Turkish-German defense industries, sets out completed, current, and cancelled contracts, and gives a projection on how more beneficial cooperation can be established. If interested, you can read it through the following link. https://lnkd.in/dHF2XK6Y