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This 2006 report examines the prospects for aerospace co-operation among India, Brazil, and South Africa (IBSA). It identifies South Africa's role as a 'second-tier' supplier and highlights the government's Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) to integrate the sector into global supply chains. While identifying potential for collaboration in regional aircraft, strategic defence systems, and small satellites, the report notes significant hurdles, including corruption allegations involving Denel and the Indian government, and the challenge of balancing South-South co-operation with existing partnerships with 'first-tier' Northern contractors.

• The global aerospace industry is dominated by a few economic powers, particularly the US, and is characterized by high barriers to entry for emerging economies due to restrictive legislation and stringent certification requirements. The industry is divided into 'first-tier' contractors, who are key innovators and system integrators, and 'second-tier' suppliers, which include emerging economies like Brazil, India, and South Africa that provide subsystems, parts, and components.

APA

-1 (n.d.). -1. South African Institute of International Affairs. https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/13Trade-Report-No-13_Final.pdf.pdf

Chicago

-1. -1. South African Institute of International Affairs, n.d. https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/13Trade-Report-No-13_Final.pdf.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{1nd, author = {-1}, title = {{-1}}, institution = {South African Institute of International Affairs}, url = {https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/13Trade-Report-No-13_Final.pdf.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }