The objective of this Programme is to build integrity in the defence sector by promoting greater transparency and reducing corruption in international defence contracting and in defence/security institutions. The 2002 TI Bribe Payers Index ranked the arms industry as the second most corrupt industry worldwide. Corruption and secrecy in the industry and in procurement processes tend to inflate national military expenditure to a level that far exceeds legitimate security needs in several countries. Scarce resources are spent on military equipment at the expense of programmes to alleviate poverty and meet basic needs.

TI-UK has been focusing on increasing awareness of the impact of corruption in the defence industry; promoting collective action by the industry to raise anti-corruption standards; and piloting the implementation of Defence Integrity Pacts in interested countries in order to increase transparency and reduce corruption in defence procurement. We are strengthening our work with the industry, governments and international organisations in order to promote practical initiatives to build integrity in this sector.

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TI-UK press release: TI-UK welcomes European defence anti-corruption working group

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