Question 3875 — defense

Summary

Mr. Frank Giletti questions the Minister of the Armed Forces about the increasing privatization of missions normally carried out by the armed forces, in particular with regard to access management and security of military sites. Today, most military sites have their access controlled by private security companies. The same goes for the question of monitoring a number significant number of military sites. Nothing seems to be reversing this basic trend and there is even talk, for certain sensitive sites or sectors, of a long-term possibility of arming private security agents. It has become clear that the private sector is finding itself increasingly in demand due to the growing shortage of military personnel to take on these crucial missions. However, this trend raises questions. If supervision, training and engagement of private security agents is now regulated, the fact remains that the armed forces should be able to take care of access to military infrastructures and their security themselves. The potential risks associated with a complete disengagement from this part of military activities exist, with possible consequences for national security. Even if we must remain realistic, the The ministry must face these challenges and maintain an appropriate balance between partnerships with the private sector and the preservation of the fundamental missions of the armed forces. In this perspective, the MP asks the Minister what steps and measures have been taken to guarantee the preservation of national sovereignty and the capacity of the armed forces to assume the functions that concern them in this context. accurate. Finally, he wants to know how he plans to maintain the aforementioned balance.

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