Buying
Defence and Security in Europe is the first critical evaluation of the
EU Defence and Security Procurement Directive 2009/81/EC, which is now
the basis for public and private entities buying armaments and sensitive
goods and services in the EU. This instrument aims to ensure
non-discrimination, competition and transparency in the security
sectors. Part one provides a critical analysis of the economical,
historical, political, military-strategic and legal contexts of the new
EU Defence and Security Procurement Directive. Part two covers the main
aspects of the Directive: its scope, procedures, security of supply and
information, offsets and subcontracting, and finally its review and
remedies system. This book is an essential overview of a legislative
milestone in the field.
