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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...
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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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...
Here AOAV examines how Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest arms manufacturer, has supplied weapons reportedly used in Gaza, and explores growing legal scrutiny over alleged violations of international humanitarian law.
New report: *Elbit Systems’ weapons supply to Israel and alleged violations of International Humanitarian Law in Gaza*
aoav.org.uk/2026/elbit-s...
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...
UK imports of Israeli military goods rose by more than 10,500% during the Gaza war, according to @aoav.bsky.social analysis of UN trade data.
Imports classified as arms, ammunition and related parts increased from just $74,517 in 2023 to nearly $8m in 2025.
aoav.org.uk/2026/uk-impo...
From mortar boards to mortars: are Britain's 24 defence-funded universities fast becoming part of the UK's military-industrial complex?
aoav.org.uk/2026/are-bri...
Fully autonomous drones have killed human soldiers for the first time
www.newscientist.com/article/2529...
For Healey and Carns, enough was never enough in the world of defence spending
aoav.org.uk/2026/for-hea...
For Healey and Carns, enough was never enough in the world of defence spending
aoav.org.uk/2026/for-hea...
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...
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...
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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...
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UK imports of Israeli arms and military equipment increased by 10,589% between 2023 and 2025, according to UN trade data, prompting renewed scrutiny of Britain's defence ties with Israel and the growi...
The UK government has awarded £80 million to 24 universities and colleges across England to expand defence-related education and training, reportedly – by them – creating nearly 2,500 new student plac...
