This article explores the effects of asymmetric alliances on states' decisions to develop an
arms industry. It conceptualises two types of asymmetric alliances: coercive asymmetric …

The willingness of defence departments to select the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) for their
fifth-generation multirole fighter has frequently been analyzed as stemming from the close …

This chapter analyzes the Italian defence industry by highlighting three fundamental
aspects. First, the military industrial sector in Italy is characterized by two national …

This paper asks: to what extent can a dedicated or special committee with access to
classified information empower parliaments to oversee major defence procurement …

This article studies civil–military relations in defence procurement. Applying insights from the
principal–agent model, we argue that decision-making about defence procurement is …

Overseas procurement aims not only to acquire the most high-end weapons systems, but
also to enhance their technological expertise. However, the degree to which a procuring …

During the historic Battle of Britain in 1940, Sir Winston Churchill acknowledged the vital
importance of a strong air force and the pursuit of air superiority. In one of his famous quotes …

L'Australie et le Canada face au déclin des États-Unis : l'ambivalence stratégique comme
gestion de la transition hé Page 1 UNIVERSITÉ DU QUÉBEC À MONTRÉAL L’AUSTRALIE ET …

Face à la transformation de l'ordre international au cours de la dernière décennie, le
Canada prévoit d'augmenter ses dépenses militaires. Néanmoins, l'approvisionnement de …

International arms sales play an important role in the defense of states and as a result a
sizeable literature has developed that deals with this topic. The importance of arms sales to …