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Frank Slijper @frankslijper.bsky.social · 1m

Libyan arms embargo seemingly ignored as (former British and French army) Gazelle helicopters were exported from South Africa to Libyan National Army (LNA) commanded by General Khalifa Haftar from Tobruk
defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/ae...

Libyan arms embargo seemingly ignored as Gazelle helicopters exported from South Africa - defenceWeb

At least four Gazelle helicopters have been exported from South Africa to Libya and the Libyan National Army (LNA) commanded by General Khalifa Haftar and

defenceweb.co.za

Frank Slijper @frankslijper.bsky.social · 16h

Israeli soldiers torched homes, food and a critical sewage treatment plant in Gaza in the wake of the ceasefire announcement
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Israeli Soldiers Torched Food, Homes, and a Critical Sewage Treatment Plant in the Wake of Ceasefire Announcement

Soldiers called the mass arson of Gaza City their “final touches.”

www.dropsitenews.com

Frank Slijper @frankslijper.bsky.social · 2d

"The exercise is routine and isn’t targeting any particular country, nor is it linked to any real events"
www.defensenews.com/global/europ...

NATO to kick off annual nuclear deterrence exercise with more aircraft

This year's edition of Steadfast Noon, which comes at a time of heightened nuclear tension, will involve 71 aircraft from 14 countries.

www.defensenews.com

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Frank Slijper @frankslijper.bsky.social · 3d

India to buy UK-made Thales multirole missiles in £350 million deal
www.defensenews.com/global/asia-...

India to buy UK-made Thales multirole missiles in £350 million deal

The U.K. has been eyeing a larger share of the Indian armament market.

www.defensenews.com

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The Costs of War Project @costsofwar.bsky.social · 5d

BREAKING: The post-10/7 wars have killed or injured at least 236,505 people in Gaza alone. The U.S. has spent over $31 billion and counting in the wider region since Oct. 7, 2023, where millions have been displaced, according to new Costs of War research. [THREAD]

Photo Credit: Heidi Levine, 2025

Photo by Heidi Levine (July 30, 2025) showing an aerial view of Gaza destruction, taken during a Royal Jordanian military flight for a humanitarian aid mission.

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Frank Slijper @frankslijper.bsky.social · 5d

"Indeed, the destruction, the death toll and the spillover of the conflict into other countries is a monument to shame diplomacy and what remains of international law. Arguably, it is the profession’s lowest point since 1939." - @patrickwintour.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Diplomacy’s lowest point: how the Israel-Gaza conflict was mishandled

In two years there have been many versions of a ‘day after’ plan for Gaza and many obstacles to overcome

www.theguardian.com

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Frank Slijper @frankslijper.bsky.social · 5d

Support the appeal against the UK government arming Israel
Rally outside the Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
Thursday 9th October 2025 from 9am
caat.org.uk/events/high-... via @caatuk.bsky.social

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caatuk.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social · 7d

Britain is currently housing US B61-12s at RAF Lakenheath.

These nukes have no place in Britain.

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Frank Slijper @frankslijper.bsky.social · 5d

Bangladesh air force to spend billions on new multirole fighters - possibly J-10CE fighters from China. www.defensenews.com/global/asia-...

Bangladesh air force gets nod to spend billions on multirole fighters

Two air forces fly the Chinese-made J-10 fighter – China and Pakistan – but a third nation could soon become an operator of this 4.5-generation jet.

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Frank Slijper @frankslijper.bsky.social · 5d

Spain is reportedly considering acquiring Turkey’s incoming fifth-generation KAAN fighter jets after shelving plans to purchase US-made F-35s in August in favor of European-built platforms.
thedefensepost.com/2025/10/06/s...

Spain Eyes Turkish KAAN Fighter Jet After Scrapping F-35 Plan: Report

Spain is reportedly considering acquiring Turkey’s incoming KAAN fighter jets after shelving plans to buy F-35s in favor of European platforms.

thedefensepost.com

Frank Slijper @frankslijper.bsky.social · 6d

In our F-35/Israel case the Supreme Court ordered govt. to properly re-assess F-35 export licence against risk of IHL violations by Israel. With ongoing genocide in Gaza export of F-35 parts to Israel must remain prohibited.
SC also confirmed NGO access to judiciary.
paxforpeace.nl/news/supreme...

Supreme Court orders Dutch government to properly review F-35 parts export under humanitarian law - PAX

In today’s ruling, the Supreme Court has ordered the Minister to assess the export licence for F-35 components against international humanitarian law. Given the ongoing genocide in Gaza, it is crystal...

paxforpeace.nl

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Frank Slijper @frankslijper.bsky.social · 6d

Secret Cargo: Inside Australia’s Covert F-35 Parts Pipeline to Israel
consortiumnews.com/2025/10/02/s...

Secret Cargo: Inside Australia’s Covert F-35 Parts Pipeline to Israel

At least 68 shipments of F-35 fighter jet parts have been flown on commercial passenger planes to Israel from Australia as recently as last month, leaked documents reveal, reports Peter Cronau. Th...

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Frank Slijper @frankslijper.bsky.social · 6d

Trump Calls Cartel Members “Terrorists.”
They’re Armed With Bullets From a U.S. Army Factory.
theintercept.com/2025/10/02/t...

Trump Calls Cartel Members “Terrorists.” They’re Armed With Bullets From a U.S. Army Factory.

The president blames Mexico for the flow of drugs into the U.S. — while enabling the flow of guns into Mexico by slashing federal regulators.

theintercept.com

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 11d

As civilian tech moves into the battlefield, states bring military tech into our towns.

With our partners around the world, we're asking: who's driving this, and what harm are they causing? 👉 privacyinternational.org/campaigns/mi...

Challenging the Militarisation of Tech | Privacy International

War and conflict must not dominate our societies and technologies.

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Frank Slijper @frankslijper.bsky.social · 6d

Nazi-linked company among suppliers of 563 tonnes of bomb and ammunition parts headed to Elbit, Israel's biggest weapons producer.
Ocean Gladiator left Port of Paulsboro (US) for Ashdod carrying 162 tonnes of ammunition cartridge cases from Wieland Group.
www.ontheditch.com/nazi-linked-...

Tonnes of ammunition en route to Israel

A Nazi regime-linked company is among the suppliers of 563 tonnes of bomb shells and ammunition headed to Israel on a ship moored at a US port.

www.ontheditch.com

Frank Slijper @frankslijper.bsky.social · 6d

Good longread by @privacyinternational.org:
Big Tech’s bind with military and intelligence agencies
www.privacyinternational.org/long-read/56...

Big Tech’s bind with military and intelligence agencies

In their gold rush to build cloud and AI tools, Big Tech is also enabling unprecedented government surveillance. Thanks to reporting from The Guardian, +972 Magazine, Local Call, and The Intercept, we...

www.privacyinternational.org

Frank Slijper @frankslijper.bsky.social · 8d

Police make almost 500 arrests in London at Palestine Action silent vigil in support of banned organisation
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Police make almost 500 arrests at Palestine Action protest in London

Officers arrest activists at silent vigil in support of banned organisation, as demos go ahead despite PM’s pleas

www.theguardian.com

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 9d

Over 2 million people across Italy have rallied in more than 100 cities for a one-day general strike.

2 million rally in Italy for Gaza as general strike halts key services

Over 2 million people across Italy have rallied in more than 100 cities for a one-day general strike.

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Stop Killer Robots @stopkillerrobots.bsky.social · 10d

🧵👇UPDATE: Here are some additional statements from High Level Week at #UNGA80 on #AutonomousWeapons and military #AI

🆕 Take a deeper dive in our latest Substack post: stopkillerrobots.substack.com/p/no-machine...

Stop Killer Robots @stopkillerrobots.bsky.social · 16d

#HighLevelWeek at the United Nations🇺🇳 made clear that
#AutonomousWeapons are on the table. The international community needs to create legal safeguards on military #AI and #AutonomousWeapons.

🧵👇 Here are some key takeaways from this week at #UNGA80

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SIPRI.bsky.social @sipri.org · 10d

Following the Hamas-led attack on #Israel on 7 Oct 2023, Israel launched a military campaign in #Gaza. This military campaign has continued for the past two years.

This backgrounder looks at how 6 of the top 10 exporters of major arms have adjusted their policies in the past year 🔗 bit.ly/4gTypwn

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Henk Willem Smits @henkwillem.bsky.social · 9d

Zo financieren investeerders als Allianz Israëls oorlogen

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Zo financieren investeerders als Allianz Israëls oorlogen

Israëlische staatsobligaties, een soort leningen, zijn cruciaal voor de oorlogen die het land voert. De Duitse verzekeraar en vermogensbeheerder Allianz, die miljarden belegt voor klanten in de Benelu...

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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 10d

Developments in the Netherlands on F-35 parts and arms exports to Israel
@paxvoorvrede.nl @frankslijper.bsky.social

paxforpeace.nl/news/supreme...

Supreme court hearing on transit and export of F-35 components - PAX

On 6 September 2024, the Supreme Court dealt with the Hague court's earlier ruling that any transit and export of F-35 components to Israel.

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Frank Slijper @frankslijper.bsky.social · 10d

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) records 13% increase in sales and a 10% increase in net profit in first half of 2025;
“as of this date, the company is not aware of any material impact on the business situation with its customers due to the war situation.”
www.defensenews.com/global/midea...

Missile and space division leads IAI’s revenue in 2025

The Israeli company said it has yet to see a business impact of European nations souring on the Netanyahu government over the war in Gaza.

www.defensenews.com

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Frank Slijper @frankslijper.bsky.social · 11d

Duitse media: Scheepswerf Damen verliest miljardenopdracht voor bouw fregatten. Damen ontkent.
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Duitse media: Scheepswerf Damen verliest megaopdracht voor bouw fregatten, Damen ontkent

De oplevering van deze schepen loopt flinke vertraging op, waardoor Damen Naval dit jaar in de financiële problemen kwam.

www.bnr.nl

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 21d

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💼 Position: ATT Monitor Research Associate
📆 Deadline: Monday 6 October 2025 at 23:30 CEST
📖 Required Experience: research and policy analysis - particularly in arms control or related fields.
👉 Full details and how to apply: attmonitor.org/en/about/car...

The image showcases an open position at the ATT Monitor for a Research Associate. It notes that the successful candidate for this position has a proven background in research, data collection and analysis on issues related to disarmament and arms control, international relations and/or international security.

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