[新聞] 病毒阻礙英美兩國對南韓的8億直升機軍售

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1. 媒體來源: 金融時報 2. 記者屬名: Edward White in Wellington and Song Jung-a in Seoul 3. 完整新聞標題: Virus obstructs US and UK bids for $800m South Korea helicopter deal 病毒阻撓了英美兩國對南韓的8億元(約292億台幣)直升機軍售案 Travel restrictions and spending cuts muddy defence sector outlook 旅遊限制和支出縮減打亂了國防產業的前景 Sweeping global travel restrictions have hindered the awarding of an $800m marine helicopter contract being fought over by UK and US manufacturers, in the latest example of the coronavirus pandemic disrupting the defence sector. 橫掃全球的旅遊限制阻撓了英美兩國正在競爭的8億元(約292億台幣)海軍艦載直升機的決標案，這是武漢肺炎對國防產業造成混亂的最新例子。 US-based Lockheed Martin and Italian defence group Leonardo are competing to supply the South Korean navy with 12 anti-submarine helicopters as well as weapons systems and support services. 美國洛克希德馬丁和總部在義大利的李奧納多防務公司正在競標，提供南韓12架反潛直升機、武器系統和支持服務。 But plans by South Korean military officials to visit both companies to conduct testing have been scuppered by months of delays owing to restrictions that include weeks-long coronavirus quarantine requirements, according to several people familiar with the matter. 但是南韓軍方官員原定拜訪雙方，並進行測試的計劃遭延宕數月之久。相關人士表示這是由於武漢肺炎造成的旅遊限制和為期一週的檢疫規範。 Both Lockheed Martin and Leonardo declined to comment on the situation. 洛克希德馬丁和李奧納多防務皆婉拒對此事發表評論。 The Defense Acquisition Program Administration, the South Korean agency handling the tender, said negotiations were continuing. It did not comment further. 負責招標的南韓國防採購計畫管理局表示，談判仍在進行中，此外並未多做評論。 The hold-ups are the latest in a series of complications for the contract, which has been marred by concerns over transparency and fairness as President Donald Trump pressures allies to contribute more to defence costs. 決標延宕是這項合約一連串衍生問題中的最新發展。川普近來對盟國施壓，要求提高軍購支出而引起對透明度和公平度的質疑，進一步使整件事變得更糟。 Shin In-kyun, the head of Korea Defense Network, a Seoul think-tank, said the “unprecedented health crisis worldwide” was having a broad impact on the defence industry. 首爾智庫南韓防衛網絡負責人申寅均（Shin In-Kyun，譯音）說這個 "前所未有的全球衛生危機" 對國防工業正在造成全面性的影響。 “When it comes to exporting and importing major weapons and defence equipment, experts have to be dispatched for tests before signing a deal. Unless they get exceptional treatment regarding travel restrictions and quarantine, these international deals are likely to be delayed,” Mr Shin said. 「一說到進出口大型武器和國防設備，簽約前一定要派遣專家先做測試。除非他們得到旅遊限制和檢疫的豁免，否則這項跨國合約很可能會被延後。」申寅均說。 Leonardo, which makes AgustaWestland Wildcat helicopters at Yeovil in south-west England and is the incumbent supplier for marine helicopters to the South Korean navy, was the only company to submit a proposal following an initial round of bidding in 2018. 李奧納多防務公司在英格蘭西南部的約維爾(Yeovil)製造韋斯特蘭野貓直升機，是目前負責為南韓海軍提供海軍艦載直升機的供應商。該公司於2018年的首輪中是唯一投標的公司。 However, DAPA is also considering a rival bid from Lockheed Martin after the US company joined the bidding process last year. The Maryland-headquartered group wants to sell its MH-60R Seahawk, commonly referred to as the “Romeo” — the same helicopters India purchased this month in a $900m deal. 然而，南韓國防採購計畫管理局亦在考慮洛克希德馬丁的競標，這個美國公司去年參加了投標。總部在馬里蘭州的洛克希德馬丁欲售予南韓MH-60R型海鷹直升機 ( 外號"羅密歐")-該型號也是印度本月總價值9億元(約330億臺幣)軍購案中的一部分。 Experts said the contract delay underscored broader uncertainty as defence companies face problems caused not only disruptions from travel restrictions and lockdowns, but also smaller defence budgets as governments are forced to reallocate funding for virus response efforts. 專家說採購案延宕使不確定性雪上加霜，這是因為防務公司面對的問題不只是旅遊限制和封城造成的阻礙，還要加上政府被迫將的國防預算挪用來應對疫情。 John Dowdy, a McKinsey partner, wrote this month that while defence manufacturers were so far “largely unscathed” while weathering disruptions, tough spending cuts loomed. 一位麥肯錫合夥人John Dowdy在本月的一文中表示，雖然現在軍火製造商目前為止面對混亂"大致上沒脫甚麼皮"，但大幅度支出縮減的陰霾儼然已經形成。 “Defence spending is driven by annual budget cycles rather than daily load factor, so changes can take longer to manifest. As we enter a new fiscal year, defence manufacturers could face big headwinds,” he said. 「決定國防支出的是年度預算循環而非每天出現的考量，所以變動會花一些時間才顯現。等我們進到下個預算年度，國防製造商可能會面臨很大的阻力。」他說 South Korea has signalled plans to trim its defence budget for 2020 by about Won900bn ($725m) as it deploys $200bn in virus-related spending. Analysts reckon that further cuts may be required if the global economic downturn persists. 南韓已經釋出信號，計畫於2020年從國防預算中砍掉九千億韓元(約266億台幣)，因為其在防疫方面投入了兩千億韓元。分析師認為若全球經濟持續衰退，進一步縮減將是必要的。 “It is unavoidable that governments divert defence spending to shore up the economy and boost welfare spending in these times. The [South Korean] government is likely to adjust its midterm defence spending plans, delaying purchases of major weapons by a year or two,” said Yang Wook, a senior researcher at the Korea Defense and Security Forum, a think-tank. 「不可避免地政府在這個時間會挪用國防支出來刺激經濟和增加社福支出。(南韓)政府很可能會調整中程的國防支出計畫，將大型武器的採購延遲一到兩年。」一位來自南韓國防與安全論壇智庫的資深研究員梁旭（Yang Wook，譯音）說。 5. 完整新聞連結(或短網址): https://www.ft.com/content/0e39fff4-3f51-45f0-99d5-18d99ad5659c 6. 備註: 早買早享受　晚買沒折扣 -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc), 來自: 72.50.201.7 ※ 文章網址: https://www.ptt.cc/bbs/Gossiping/M.1590458085.A.3D4.html

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