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November 30, 2019

Ministers urged to reject call for UK troops to use cluster bombs

The Prime Minister and the Defence Secretary have been urged to rule out any return to the use of cluster bombs by UK troops.
September 10, 2019

Arms companies are washing their hands of their responsibilities, says Amnesty

A new report by Amnesty International reveals that the world’s biggest arms companies are failing to undertake adequate human rights due diligence which could prevent their products from being used in potential human rights violations and war crimes.
August 20, 2019

Renowned artist donates works to anti-arms fair auction

Shepard Fairey, creator of the Obama Hope poster, has donated art to be auctioned at London's anti-arms fair exhibition, which explores war, conflict and peace.
April 19, 2019

CAAT condemns EU Parliament vote for €13 billion subsidy to arms companies

Campaigners have condemned the decision of the European Parliament to support the €13 billion budget for the European Defence Fund for 2021-2027.
December 14, 2018

Campaigners condemn European Parliament decision on budget for Defence Fund

The move sets a precedent, with Europe having previously only funded civilian projects.
July 16, 2018

ForcesWatch publish letter opposing arms show as 'family entertainment'

Forces Watch has written to the Sunday Times to draw attention to the packaging of the Farnborough International Airshow as a platform for weapons marketing.
March 7, 2018

2018 Don't Bank on the Bomb report finds $81bn increase in nuclear arms investment

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate ICAN (International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons) and PAX have released the 2018 ‘Don’t Bank on the Bomb’ Report, which found a massive increase of US$81 billion in new investment in 2017 compared to 2016. The report shows 20 companies in particular stand to profit the most from the increase in nuclear threats
July 14, 2015

Pressure mounts on Archbishop Welby over arms company ties with Church House

Almost 3000 people have signed a letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, calling on him to sever Church of England ties with the arms industry.