Offsets and Defense Procurement in the Czech Republic: A Case Study

This study examines the issues the Czech Republic faces in implementing defense offsets. The paper will briefly outline the history of the Czech Republic's participation in offsets and its current policy towards offset practices. The Czech Republic is a NATO, as well as EU, member and therefore...

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Published in:European security (London, England) England), 2009-03, Vol.18 (1), p.63-80
Main Authors: Amara, Jomana, Pargac, Petr
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Czech Republic
Defence policy
Defense industry
Defense spending
Europe
European Union
Historical analysis
Implementation
International organizations
Military policy
National security
NATO
Participation
Policy implementation
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Summary:This study examines the issues the Czech Republic faces in implementing defense offsets. The paper will briefly outline the history of the Czech Republic's participation in offsets and its current policy towards offset practices. The Czech Republic is a NATO, as well as EU, member and therefore is obliged to follow policies implemented by these institutions. The offsets for the Gripen Program will be used to illustrate the implementation of defense procurement offsets by Czech Republic MoD under its Industrial Participation Program.
ISSN:0966-2839
1746-1545
DOI:10.1080/09662830903432672