26.03.2005, 16:59
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Zitat:Turkish Defense Industry Skeptical of Government Plan
(Copyright Turkish Daily News; reproduced with permission)
Procurement officials aim to soon merge Turkey’s biggest defense companies under a single corporate entity, but industry remains skeptical of the plan. Consolidation may give an upper hand to the military in most procurement decisions and create a state monopoly in contracts.
ANKARA, Turkey --- An ambitious plan by Turkey's government and military authorities for the consolidation of the country's biggest defense companies has unnerved the local industry, with some analysts and procurement officials objecting to the proposal.
Analysts and industry sources said the plan would kill off competition in the defense procurement business and give too much power to the military, which, through a foundation, controls most of the big players in the local market.
“No doubt, the military will win an upper hand in most procurement decisions if the plan goes ahead,” said one senior industry source who represents several Western weapons suppliers.
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