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Protesters disrupt conference in Glasgow as arms manufacturer joins panel

Protesters disrupted an economy conference in Glasgow over the war in Gaza.

The National (Scotland)

Gaza solidarity events will take place across Scotland this weekend – see the list

SEVERAL solidarity demonstrations in support of Palestine have been planned in cities and towns across Scotland this weekend.

The National (Scotland)

Defence confesses that Hunter-class frigates purchase was a disaster

The Coalition-era frigate program is back in the spotlight after Defence admitted the process that led to selecting BAE was profoundly flawed.

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Hundreds of pro-Palestine activists blockade BAE Systems factory in Kent

More than 400 trade unionists are involved in the action at the site

Evening Standard

Ukraine recap: Kim Jong-un visits Putin for arms-for-tech talks while Kyiv urges west for longer-range missiles to aid counteroffensive

Vladimir Putin spent a few pleasant hours this week with one of his friends and allies – an increasingly exclusive club these days. Putin met up with North Korea’s supreme leader, Respected Comrade Kim Jong-un, who rode his armoured train 20 hours to the Vostochny space centre in the remote…

The Conversation

Russia-Ukraine war: G7 condemns ‘sham elections’ held by Russia on Ukrainian territory – as it happened

Foreign ministers condemn ‘elections’ held in Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia oblasts and Crimea, where electoral competition was limited

The Guardian - AU

What BAE's Ukraine deal shows about the risks and opportunities of setting up a business in a war zone

Amid the Russian invasion that has made the country into a war zone since February 2022, Britain’s largest defence contractor BAE Systems has recently set up a business in Ukraine. It has agreed to supply arms to Ukraine’s military and possibly set up local production facilities in the future.

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British arms maker BAE Systems sets up in Ukraine

Manufacturer of much of the western equipment used against Russian invasion says it aims to produce artillery

The Guardian - AU

Putin’s forces pushed back in southern Ukraine – as Zelensky claims new long-range weapon

Revelations from Ukrainian president come a day after massive assault deep inside Russia

The Independent UK

BAE agrees to buy space technology firm Ball Aerospace for $5.6bn

Weapon maker’s takeover of US firm comes amid global surge in spending on military and spying technology

The Guardian - UK

BAE Systems to buy US firm Ball Aerospace in $5.6 billion deal

One of the biggest UK mergers of the year was unveiled today as Britain’s top defence contractor BAE Systems said it had reached an agreement to buy US firm Ball Aerospace in a $5.6 billion (£4.4 billion) deal.

Evening Standard

F-35 contractor invites Hunter workers to reach for the sky

'If you work at the local panel-beater, then come and have a chat to us.'

Newcastle Herald

New $100m F-35 maintenance centre for Williamtown

The F-35's paint is a state-of-the-art element of its radar-evading "stealth" technology.

Newcastle Herald

BAE Systems breaks records as governments beef up defence spending

CEO Charles Woodburn tells the Standard Russia’s war in Ukraine is a reminder to investors of the importance of defence

Evening Standard

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Zenger

BAE Systems’ Solar-Electric Drone Completes Stratospheric Flight Trial

PHASA-35, with 35-meter wingspan, soars to over 66,000 feet, showcasing potential for intelligence and communication applications.

The Guardian - UK

UK ‘wastes billions’ on defence firms that give investors rich returns

Study claims taxpayer is subsidising up to 90% of weapons companies’ research and development budgets

Crikey

For defence, if you ignore accountability for long enough, it goes away

A look at the auditor-general’s recent reviews of defence reveals a department incapable of managing not just big projects, but the basics.

Daily Record

Renfrewshire Council chiefs sorry as 'gross incompetence' behind Dargavel school blunder exposed by probe

The review said senior education management at the time were "incompetent" and "not sufficiently engaged" in the project.

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Reuters

Ukraine says it's working with BAE to set up weapons production facility

Ukraine is working with major British defense company BAE Systems to set up a Ukrainian base to both produce and repair weapons from tanks to artillery, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland)

Sabotage probe under way as cables cut on Royal Navy warship HMS Glasgow

AN INQUIRY has been launched into “intentional damage” of a Royal Navy warship at a Scottish shipyard.

Birmingham Post

BAE Systems awarded £656m Tempest contract extension for next generation combat aircraft

Huge MoD award builds on work over the past five years alongside Leonardo UK, MBDA UK and Rolls-Royce

Birmingham Post

BAE Systems signs new 10-year lease at Brough as centre for digital engineering excellence expands

East Yorkshire site's critical aviation link continues well into second century as global giant commits for the foreseeable future

The Independent UK

Clyde-built frigates will help UK stand up to ‘bullies’, says minister

Defence procurement minister Alex Chalk visited the BAE shipyard in Govan as the first steel was cut for new ship HMS Birmingham.

Daily Record

Tory defence minister fails to guarantee Type 32 frigates will be built in Scotland

Defence minister Alex Chalk was visiting the BAE shipyard in Govan where work has officially started on building the future HMS Birmingham.

The Independent UK

UK to double fleet of hunter-killer nuclear subs in Aukus pact

The UK’s submarines will mainly be built by BAE Systems at Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, and Rolls-Royce, creating thousands of jobs in shipyards across the country

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