BERLIN (AP) — The German government said Monday it has revoked permission for the delivery of a field exercise simulator to the Russian military, blocking a deal it had already put on hold and going beyond a European Union arms embargo that allows existing contracts to be fulfilled.
Defense and auto parts company Rheinmetall AG’s export permit for the facility was revoked “in light of EU sanctions” imposed over Russia’s support for rebels in Ukraine, the Economy Ministry said in an emailed response to a query on the matter. …read more
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
