Brussels, 26/08/2009 (Agence Europe) - Following its publication in the Official Journal of 20 August, directive 2009/81/EC on defence and security procurement has come into force, although it will only be applicable in the EU from 2011 (see EUROPE 9818). It will refer to the procurement of arms, munitions and war material and also to security contracts in areas such as protection against terrorism, including spare parts, labour, supplies and directly linked services. The financial...