Arms Trade
latest news & developmentsSA trade in military hardware with Israel needs scrutiny
Controversial trade links between the two countries remain — albeit on a far smaller scale than in the past
Angola tries to shield leader from arms case
Angola hopes to bury an arms case now before French courts in which its president is suspected of receiving millions in kickbacks.
Elite at heart of Angolagate
Members of France’s political and business elite went on trial this week charged with involvement in the illegal sale of weapons to Angola.
Surge in SA’s army sales to US
But Parliament has not been informed of the exports as required, writes Clive Rubin.
SA, Russia in R1bn cold war
Cancellation of military satellite deal could result in a huge lawsuit in The Hague, write Stefaans Brümmer and Nic Dawes.
Arms watchdog turns on its owner
South Africans can be proud of the legislation that governs the NCACC. It has flaws, but outlaws the sale of arms to countries abusing human rights.
New light on arms commissions
Company with connections to Georgiadis paid ‘consulting fees’ to former Thyssen executive