arms industry
A ‘chief of staff’ and ‘enduring relationships’: The advance of military interests in Parliament
As the Labour Government enters its second year we take a look at how the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme has expanded during their rule, and aspects of its influence that we have uncovered.
Is this militarist realism? Defence dividends for an ‘armour-clad nation’
In the first of two articles on aspects of the government's recent defence and security reports, Emma Sangster looks at how the strategies reflect an era of 'militarist realism' which seeks to centre and normalise 'Defence' in all of our lives.
A back door to Parliament for defence contractors: mapping arms company influence in APPGs
Our research on the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Armed Forces found very little transparency and a huge amount of corporate sponsorship, and defence companies continue their involvement in APPGs in the new parliament.
Dark Matter: The UK military ventures into space
A new space-race is militarising the heavens. We look at recent developments, UK alliances, the defence companies involved, and the woeful lack of parliamentary scrutiny.
The Integrated Review: enmeshing and strengthening the military
The government’s new defence and foreign policy review prioritises military thinking and interests at the expense of other international approaches and vital human security goals. Here we look at some of the Review's key elements and the implications of this new vision.
Arms companies are making money by taking over UK schools
03/06/2015Open Democracy
Open Democracy
Europe's largest arms manufacturer, BAE Systems, has applied to sponsor the failing Furness Academy. The reason is profit.
Take arms firms out of the Big Bang Fair
28/03/2014The Guardian
The Guardian
Letter signed by over 100, including ForcesWatch