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Member States adopt Code of Conduct on REACH

EDA News - Tue, 28/04/2015 - 08:00

To further harmonise national practices, a voluntary Code of Conduct (CoC) on REACH Defence Exemptions was adopted last month by EDA Member States, as well as an associated technical Framework for Applying for a Defence Exemption from a Requirement of REACH. The Code of Conduct is now open for subscription to EDA participating Member States as well as third states having an Administrative Arrangement with the Agency.


The REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation was adopted by the European Union in 2006 to improve the protection of human health and the environment from the risks that can be posed by chemicals, while enhancing the competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry. The Code of Conduct on REACH defence exemptions adopted last month sets as a common goal that Member States will fully support the objectives of REACH and provide for the highest safety and traceability standards possible when granting REACH defence exemptions. 

In parallel, Member States agree to establish on a voluntary basis suitable measures to acknowledge other Member States' exemption decisions in accordance with national law, as well as to make information on national procedures publicly available. The technical Framework aims to standardise, as far as reasonably practicable, national defence exemption procedures and provide an agreed set of minimum standards in order to guarantee a safety equivalent with the REACH requirements.

Harmonised approach

A harmonised approach towards national REACH defence exemptions will level the playing field for European defence industries by reducing their administrative burden and related costs. It will support the creation of an open and transparent European Defence Equipment Market and a capable European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, providing Armed Forces with the right defence equipment to meet their operational requirements.

 


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Norway inducts first CV90 IFV

DefenceIQ - Tue, 28/04/2015 - 06:00
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Procurement Map: Offshore Patrol Vessel and Surface Combatants Latin America

DefenceIQ - Tue, 28/04/2015 - 06:00
This year's OPVs and Surface Combatants Latin America 2015 event will explore partnership and business opportunities for global industry in the region. In particular, we shall examine topics intrinsic to the OPV and combat ship market such as shipbuilding capacity, systems design,
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Norway inducts first CV90 IFV

DefenceIQ - Tue, 28/04/2015 - 06:00
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Active LIO

EGEABLOG - Mon, 27/04/2015 - 23:13

Il y a quelques années, les choses étaient simples. Les spécialistes parlaient entre eux et inventaient des catégories qui avaient le mérite d'être claires. Ainsi, on parlait de Lutte informatique défensive (LID) et de Lutte Informatique Offensive (LIO). Tout le monde voyait à peu près ce dont il s'agissait. D'ailleurs, la LID demeure puisqu'il y a toujours un CALID.

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Et puis les esprits se sont échauffés, le cyber est devenu à la mode, c'était l'affaire Stuxnet, tout le monde fantasmait sur la doctrine offensive américaine, tout le monde pressait les responsables : "mais nous, qu'est-ce qu'on fait en offensif ?". D'accord, ils n'avaient pas lu le LBDSN de 2008 qui en affirmait déjà le principe mais voilà, vous n'allez pas demander aux journalistes de tout lire, non plus. Ça coûte cher, des journalistes spécialistes défense, d'ailleurs il n'y en a quasiment plus dans les rédactions. Passons.

Bref, observant ça, un brillant esprit a pensé que le mot offensif n'était pas assez pudique et qu'il fallait trouver autre chose.

Du coup, on a inventé la LIA. Lutte informatique active. Vous savez, le genre de truc qui permet de ne pas dire qu'un aveugle est aveugle mais qu'il est mal voyant. Politiquement correct, ça passe bien sur les plateaux télé. Bon, LIA, après tout, pourquoi pas, ça ne mange pas de pain ...

Le problème c'est que c'est intraduisible. Et qu'en ce moment, dans les débats anglo-saxons, on discute beaucoup d'active cyberdefense. Quelque chose qui est entre la cyberdefense (comprendre : cyberprotection) et la cyberoffensive. Et quand vous vous mettez à discuter avec eux, vous n'essayez même pas de dire que la LIA c'est de la LIO et qu'on ne sait pas traduire cyberdefense active. Là, votre interlocuteur nous prendrait pour encore plus fou que notre réputation.

Bref, nos pudeurs nous compliquent la vie. Et si on revenait à la LIO ?

O Kempf

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EU - Ukraine Summit 2015

Council lTV - Mon, 27/04/2015 - 22:53
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The implementation of the Minsk agreements and the conflict in the East are the main issues of the EU-Ukraine Summit agenda, on 27 April. The progress made by Ukraine on its political and economical reform process, regional topics, and the preparations for the upcoming Eastern Partnership summit in Riga, are also discussed.

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