Why it matters:
The U.K.'s arms industry investments face a paradox between economic ambitions and ethical concerns, as pension funds refuse to support military production, citing moral objections, including arms sales to Israel. These funds serve millions of British retirees.
The big picture:
Various groups in the U.K. have repeatedly held anti-militarism protests, particularly against the modernization of the country's nuclear arsenals. They condemn the British politicians' glorification of militarism as a means to fill the pockets of the shareholders of major arms manufacturing companies.
Zoom in:
Last September, the government suspended around 30 out of 350 arms export licenses to the Israeli regime due to concerns about their potential use in serious violations of international human rights. These 30 licenses involve aircraft parts, drones, military helicopters, and ground-targeting equipment. Parts for F-35 fighter jets are exempt from this decision.
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U.S., U.K. Arms Companies Reap Billions From Global Conflicts
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seyed mohammad kazemi
