Offset agreements in the defence arenaOffset Agreements • October 30th, 2013
Offset agreements have become a common practice in the international arms trade, and are a reality in today’s defence market. Globally, military expenditure has grown, and offset strategies and policies for defence acquisitions are increasingly used. Currently, most countries insist on offsets for defence sector purchases.
OFFSET AGREEMENTS IN AEROSPACEOffset Agreements • February 13th, 2018
The aerospace industry is one of the most politicized high technology markets, as well as one of the most globalized and global industries in the world. Demand for aircraft in emerging markets and countries, such as China, India or Russia, is surging and is connected with the offshoring plans of original equipment manufacturers. One of the main reasons behind the offshoring process of aircraft manufacturers, such as Airbus or Boeing, is to fulfill offsets requirements from governments around the world. Offsets clauses are also one of the most overlooked reasons and processes in the literature in spite of its relevance and importance in the aerospace industry. The purpose of this study is to gain insight into the offset-process in the aerospace industry.
