On February 9th, 2021 Transparency International will be releasing their Defense Company Index (DCI). IFBEC wrote a letter to TI expressing concern that the grades will not accurately represent the anti-corruption compliance programs of our members. The full letter can be found here. ...
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Thank You Tim
Please join us in wishing farewell to our Chair, Tim Shultz, as he transitions from his leadership position with IFBEC. Tim’s leadership has been invaluable to IFBEC throughout the last few years. IFBEC has grown in both membership and accomplishments under his leadership. Working together with our Vice-Chair, Dominique Lamoureux, this period has seen...
Hensoldt Joins IFBEC
The International Forum on Business Ethical Conduct (IFBEC) is an association of aerospace and defence companies committed to Global Principles of zero tolerance for corruption and the sharing of best practices to reinforce ethical standards in our industry. IFBEC is pleased to welcome as our newest member, Hensoldt, based in Munich, Germany. Hensoldt is a...
IFBEC joins NATO BI and Armenian Ministry of Defense at Key Leaders Engagement Day
NATO BI joined with the Armenian Ministry of Defense to host a conference on ethics in defense and aerospace. IFBEC’s Chair Tim Schultz recently returned from a whirlwind of a trip to Armenia, where he joined NATO Building Integrity (BI)to meet with officials from the Armenian government and the region to discuss ethics...
NATO’s Building Integrity
As part of efforts to combat corruption, NATO runs an ongoing Building Integrity (BI) programme. This programme provides practical tools to help participating countries strengthen integrity, transparency and accountability and reduce the risk of corruption in the defence and security sector. It promotes good practice, processes and methodologies, and provides countries with tailored support...
IFBEC Participates in NATO Building Integrity Executives Day
In 2017, IFBEC and NATO’s Building Integrity (BI) program formalized a partnership joining the international alliance and the aerospace and defense industry together in the common cause against corruption. On September 13, 2018, a Building Integrity Executives Day was held in Kyiv, Ukraine. The conference was opened by H.E. Ms. Ivanna...
Website Updated for Fall Conference in Paris 2018
The website has been updated, see the following page for new links and helpful tips for Paris. Fall Conference 2018, Paris, France | 14-15 November...
IFBEC meets with NATO on the Building Integrity Program
In June, IFBEC representatives met with the NATO Building Integrity team to discuss how they can work together to promote building integrity, good governance, transparency and mutual accountability. The Building Integrity (BI) Programme provides practical tools to help participating countries strengthen integrity, transparency and accountability and reduce the risk of corruption in the defence...