Exports
As the global arms trade intensifies, Rheinmetall, a German defense company with a complex history, is facing mounting scrutiny over its tactics to bypass strict export laws. The company has mastered a contentious strategy of shifting production to countries with weaker regulations, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa.
Exports
South Africa has remained committed to its longstanding tradition of neutrality, with the African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula unequivocally stating that the country will not export arms to Ukraine. Made at the Liberation Movements Summit 2025, this stance has been reemphasized in the face of global pressure and
Arab-Israeli conflicts
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued a statement after voting against two joint Resolutions of Disapproval over U.S. arms sales to Israel, citing concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a ceasefire. Coons emphasized the importance of standing by Israel's right to
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) has urged the United States to take a moral stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, citing the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and the need for a lasting ceasefire. Markey's statement comes as the war between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, with civilians
Exports
A new report has sparked concerns about Canada's exports of military equipment to Israel, despite the Liberal government's assurances that it has only exported "non-lethal" equipment and ceased issuing military permits in 2024. The report, released by a group of non-governmental organizations, reveals that
Arab-Israeli conflicts
United States Senator Bernie Sanders announced his intention to force votes in the Senate to block arms sales to Israel in the wake of the daily civilian massacres and unfolding famine in Gaza, creating by the Netanyahu government's policies. The Senate will vote on two resolutions: S.J.
Exports
NDP critic Heather McPherson has condemned the Liberal government's continued arms exports to Israel, despite the ongoing genocide and starvation in Gaza. A new report from civil society confirms that Canada's arms exports are continuing, contradicting the government's claims that they have stopped. This
Arab-Israeli conflicts
As the conflict in Gaza escalates, with dozens of young children dying from starvation and Palestinian civilians being shot while trying to access food aid, US Senator Bernie Sanders has announced his intention to block the sale of massive amounts of military equipment to Israel, including 201 MK 83 1,
Exports
Despite serious violations of international humanitarian law in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, the EU continues to export arms and military technology to Israel. The European Parliament has raised concerns over the compatibility of this policy with the EU's obligations under the Common Foreign and Security Policy. Members have
Exports
The US Department of Defense has announced a review of weapons deliveries to allies worldwide, citing concerns over dwindling stockpiles of crucial munitions, including anti-air missiles. This move comes as a response to reports of Ukraine's pleas for more military aid to counter Russia's intensifying airstrikes
Exports
The US Pentagon's chief spokesperson, Sean Parnell, revealed on Wednesday that intelligence material suggests Iran's nuclear program was hindered by one to two years as a result of the US strikes on three key facilities last month. The assessment, which came from within the defense department,
Human rights
A High Court decision in the UK has ruled that the export of F-35 fighter jet components to Israel was lawful, despite concerns about the potential use of these components in breach of international humanitarian law in the Gaza conflict. The case, brought by Global Legal Action Network and the
