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Move Made To Cut Role Of Mediators In Arms Purchases

November 29 2010

Czech Republic

Top Czech officials have decided to reduce the role of mediators in the procurement of military equipment, reports the Czech News Agency.

Defense Minister Alexandr Vondra and Interior Minister Radek John agreed last week to create the National Office for Armaments as part of the government's anti-corruption efforts involving defense procurement.

The ministers said the new office will begin work on Jan. 1, 2012, with a focus on reforming the military's procurement system,...

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