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Clustering in defence-related procurement : the case of a Belgian naval construction cluster
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Abstract
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| This paper examines the importance of closer co-operation in defence-related procurement. Led by the decision that Belgium will lead the procurement of 12 Mine CounterMeasures Vessels (MCMV), the case of a potential Belgian naval construction cluster is discussed. The feasibility of a potential cluster is investigated by looking at key elements of a successful naval construction cluster, the Dutch naval construction cluster, and comparing those key elements to the current Belgian situation. Forming a sustainable Belgian naval construction cluster will be difficult. Most of the procurement process of the MCMVs is set on a European tender. In the long run, due to the absence of both a launching customer and leader firms, no party is able to carry the cluster with investments and knowledge spill-overs. In order to keep public support for large defence-related investments, clustering around the MCMV integration system and proactive cluster support is recommended. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Defense & security analysis. - Place of publication unknown
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Publication
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Place of publication unknown
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2020
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ISSN
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1475-1798
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DOI
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10.1080/14751798.2020.1750185
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Volume/pages
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36
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(2020)
, p. 218-233
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ISI
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000528397200001
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