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The SAS can now be named in a war crime inquiry. Why did it take so long?
aoav.org.uk/2026/the-sas...
The SAS can now be named in a war crime inquiry. Why did it take so long?
aoav.org.uk/2026/the-sas...
New report: *Elbit Systems’ weapons supply to Israel and alleged violations of International Humanitarian Law in Gaza*
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AOAV has joined more than 225 organisations in calling for an end to the use of AI in military kill chains. As AI accelerates targeting and warfare at unprecedented speed and scale, the risks to civilians, accountability, and international law are growing. www.accessnow.org/press-releas...
For Healey and Carns, enough was never enough in the world of defence spending
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Fully autonomous drones have killed human soldiers for the first time
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For Healey and Carns, enough was never enough in the world of defence spending
aoav.org.uk/2026/for-hea...
Patterns of civilian harm, displacement, and institutional targeting by Israel of Lebanon, October 2023 to June 2026: a data-driven assessment of the war’s human impact
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The decision to allow journalists to identify the SAS and SBS in reporting on the Afghanistan Inquiry is a welcome development, but it should be viewed less as a breakthrough and more as the removal o...
The decision to allow journalists to identify the SAS and SBS in reporting on the Afghanistan Inquiry is a welcome development, but it should be viewed less as a breakthrough and more as the removal o...
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This briefing examines Elbit Systems' role as a major supplier of military equipment used by Israel in Gaza, explores allegations concerning potential links between its products and alleged violations...
We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, are deeply alarmed by the rapid militarization of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. AI systems embedded into military kill chains are accele...
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The resignations of Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns reflect a defence establishment mindset that treats military spending as an endlessly escalating necessity, despite...
A senior figure in the Ukrainian defence industry told New Scientist that a test took place two years ago involving fully autonomous drones set to destroy anything in a given area, with confirmed casu...
The resignations of Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns reflect a defence establishment mindset that treats military spending as an endlessly escalating necessity, despite...
aoav.org.uk
Drawing on Lebanese government, UN, and humanitarian data, this report analyses the human consequences of Israels attacks on Lebanon from October 2023 to June 2026, documenting escalating civilian har...
