The making of arms in South Africa

John Dunne

Economics of Peace and Security Journal, 2006, vol. 1, issue 1, 40-48

Abstract: The article presents a history of South Africa's arms industry. It charts the creation of Armscor, the post-apartheid breaking up of its procurement and production roles to form the current arms producer, Denel, and the even more recent restructuring of the industry. It is a story that shows the continuing legacy of apartheid, underlining the strength of the vested interests that make up the country's military-industrial complex, and highlights the important influence international arms producers can have. The article raises concerns over the structure and governance of the industry and over an arms offset deal associated with the most recently signed major arms acquisition package, and traces the dangers that are present for any small country that becomes embroiled in the international arms market.

Keywords: Arms production; arms trade; South Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D74 O1 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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