The FRANCE 24 Observers team investigated ongoing arms deals between European defence companies and the International Golden Group (IGG), a UAE-based weapons supplier now owned by the Emirati state-backed Edge Group. Their investigation highlighted concerns over the diversion of European-made weapons, initially exported under the pretence of Emirati military use, into conflict zones like Libya and Sudan, potentially violating international arms embargoes.

The Centre reached out to the European companies cited, including Dunarit, Safran, Indra, and Leonardo, to comment on the allegations raised in the article and share information on any existing mechanisms put in place to prevent the diversion of their technologies into war zones.The companies did not respond. If companies wish to provide responses, the page will be updated accordingly.