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Do we want militarised schools?🪖
The UK government is investing £70m to expand cadet forces in schools. Government-commissioned research claims social benefits, but questions remain over the independence and methodology of these evaluations.
Full investigation➡️https://tinyurl.com/2d332hy2
The UK government is investing £70m to expand cadet forces in schools. Government-commissioned research claims social benefits, but questions remain over the independence and methodology of these evaluations.
Full investigation➡️https://tinyurl.com/2d332hy2
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Join us for our first ever Declassified UK summit!
This special event will bring together journalists, campaigners & supporters to examine the system that drives Britain's war machine.
Date: Saturday, 31 January 2026
Venue: EartH, 11-17 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 8BH
Tickets in link below.
This special event will bring together journalists, campaigners & supporters to examine the system that drives Britain's war machine.
Date: Saturday, 31 January 2026
Venue: EartH, 11-17 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 8BH
Tickets in link below.
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Join us for our first ever Declassified UK summit!
This special event will bring together journalists, campaigners & supporters to examine the system that drives Britain's war machine.
Date: Saturday, 31 January 2026
Venue: EartH, 11-17 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 8BH
Tickets in link below.
This special event will bring together journalists, campaigners & supporters to examine the system that drives Britain's war machine.
Date: Saturday, 31 January 2026
Venue: EartH, 11-17 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 8BH
Tickets in link below.
COP30 is taking place against a backdrop of armed conflicts & rising military spending.
With wars affecting every corner of the globe and spending at a record high of $2.7 trillion, 2024 also saw humanity breach the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target.
With wars affecting every corner of the globe and spending at a record high of $2.7 trillion, 2024 also saw humanity breach the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target.
COP30: What to expect on conflict, climate and militarism - CEOBS
COP30 is taking place against a backdrop of wars and rising military spending, what will it deliver on conflict, climate and militarism?
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November 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
COP30 is taking place against a backdrop of armed conflicts & rising military spending.
With wars affecting every corner of the globe and spending at a record high of $2.7 trillion, 2024 also saw humanity breach the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target.
With wars affecting every corner of the globe and spending at a record high of $2.7 trillion, 2024 also saw humanity breach the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target.
Despite everything we already know about sexual harassment and abuse in the armed forces, the results of this survey are shocking. It reveals how widespread the range of verbal, non-verbal, cyber and physical behaviours are.
Read more at @reuters.com ⬇️
Read more at @reuters.com ⬇️
UK military vows reform after survey reveals high rates of sexual harassment
Two-thirds of women in the British army reported experiencing sexualised behaviour in the past year, according to a survey released on Thursday, findings that the government said were "wholly unacceptable"
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November 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Despite everything we already know about sexual harassment and abuse in the armed forces, the results of this survey are shocking. It reveals how widespread the range of verbal, non-verbal, cyber and physical behaviours are.
Read more at @reuters.com ⬇️
Read more at @reuters.com ⬇️
🪖The government is investing an additional £70M to grow cadet forces by 30% by 2030.
When military programmes target young people, we have to ask: are we supporting youth development or shaping the next generation for war?
Read our full investigation: tinyurl.com/mrv2ajpf
When military programmes target young people, we have to ask: are we supporting youth development or shaping the next generation for war?
Read our full investigation: tinyurl.com/mrv2ajpf
November 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🪖The government is investing an additional £70M to grow cadet forces by 30% by 2030.
When military programmes target young people, we have to ask: are we supporting youth development or shaping the next generation for war?
Read our full investigation: tinyurl.com/mrv2ajpf
When military programmes target young people, we have to ask: are we supporting youth development or shaping the next generation for war?
Read our full investigation: tinyurl.com/mrv2ajpf
Palestinian rights group @alhaq.bsky.social has been denied permission to appeal a UK court ruling upholding the legality of F-35 jet parts exports to Israel.
"Human rights concerns are playing second fiddle to protecting lucrative arms deals.” - Yasmine Ahmed, @hrw.org
"Human rights concerns are playing second fiddle to protecting lucrative arms deals.” - Yasmine Ahmed, @hrw.org
Palestinian rights group refused permission to appeal UK court's F-35 ruling
Al-Haq unsuccessfully challenged the UK government's decision to exempt F-35 components from wider suspension of export licences to Israel last year
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November 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Palestinian rights group @alhaq.bsky.social has been denied permission to appeal a UK court ruling upholding the legality of F-35 jet parts exports to Israel.
"Human rights concerns are playing second fiddle to protecting lucrative arms deals.” - Yasmine Ahmed, @hrw.org
"Human rights concerns are playing second fiddle to protecting lucrative arms deals.” - Yasmine Ahmed, @hrw.org
The best statement on how the government and the Courts have failed Palestinians and the UK public in allowing the continued transfer of F-35 parts to Israel.
Read more from @CAAT 👇
Read more from @CAAT 👇
CAAT - CAAT Statement: Court of Appeal refuses Al-Haq permission to appeal regarding arms licences to Israel
Campaign Against Arms Trade
caat.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The best statement on how the government and the Courts have failed Palestinians and the UK public in allowing the continued transfer of F-35 parts to Israel.
Read more from @CAAT 👇
Read more from @CAAT 👇
WE ARE HIRING!
ForcesWatch is seeking a researcher to join our small, dedicated team campaigning for peace, human rights and challenging militarism.
Apply before 27 Nov!
Full details and how to apply: https://www.forceswatch.net/vacancy-researcher/
#Hiring #JobOpening
ForcesWatch is seeking a researcher to join our small, dedicated team campaigning for peace, human rights and challenging militarism.
Apply before 27 Nov!
Full details and how to apply: https://www.forceswatch.net/vacancy-researcher/
#Hiring #JobOpening
November 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM
WE ARE HIRING!
ForcesWatch is seeking a researcher to join our small, dedicated team campaigning for peace, human rights and challenging militarism.
Apply before 27 Nov!
Full details and how to apply: https://www.forceswatch.net/vacancy-researcher/
#Hiring #JobOpening
ForcesWatch is seeking a researcher to join our small, dedicated team campaigning for peace, human rights and challenging militarism.
Apply before 27 Nov!
Full details and how to apply: https://www.forceswatch.net/vacancy-researcher/
#Hiring #JobOpening
🕊️ The 73rd Housmans Peace Diary is here!
ForcesWatch is proud to share that our own Emma Sangster has written this year’s introductory article.
Start a monthly donation to ForcesWatch and receive a free copy of the diary!! 👉 www.forceswatch.net/support-our-...
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ForcesWatch is proud to share that our own Emma Sangster has written this year’s introductory article.
Start a monthly donation to ForcesWatch and receive a free copy of the diary!! 👉 www.forceswatch.net/support-our-...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:27 AM
🕊️ The 73rd Housmans Peace Diary is here!
ForcesWatch is proud to share that our own Emma Sangster has written this year’s introductory article.
Start a monthly donation to ForcesWatch and receive a free copy of the diary!! 👉 www.forceswatch.net/support-our-...
@housmansbookshop.bsky.social
ForcesWatch is proud to share that our own Emma Sangster has written this year’s introductory article.
Start a monthly donation to ForcesWatch and receive a free copy of the diary!! 👉 www.forceswatch.net/support-our-...
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📢 Workshop: Stopping Britain's nuclear nightmare
From Faslane to Devonport, Britain's nuclear nightmare is spread across Britain. This workshop at CND's conference will hear from leading anti-nuclear activists on how we reverse the tide.
Register today: cnduk.org/events/no-to...
From Faslane to Devonport, Britain's nuclear nightmare is spread across Britain. This workshop at CND's conference will hear from leading anti-nuclear activists on how we reverse the tide.
Register today: cnduk.org/events/no-to...
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
📢 Workshop: Stopping Britain's nuclear nightmare
From Faslane to Devonport, Britain's nuclear nightmare is spread across Britain. This workshop at CND's conference will hear from leading anti-nuclear activists on how we reverse the tide.
Register today: cnduk.org/events/no-to...
From Faslane to Devonport, Britain's nuclear nightmare is spread across Britain. This workshop at CND's conference will hear from leading anti-nuclear activists on how we reverse the tide.
Register today: cnduk.org/events/no-to...
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👉NEW -- Forgotten photos expose UK army abuses in Iraq
by Irfan Chowdhury
Images never-before published by British media show hooded detainees in stress positions weeks before death of Baha Mousa in 2003.
www.declassifieduk.org/forgotten-ph...
by Irfan Chowdhury
Images never-before published by British media show hooded detainees in stress positions weeks before death of Baha Mousa in 2003.
www.declassifieduk.org/forgotten-ph...
Forgotten photos expose UK army abuses in Iraq
Images never-before published by British media show hooded detainees in stress positions weeks before death of Baha Mousa in 2003
www.declassifieduk.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
👉NEW -- Forgotten photos expose UK army abuses in Iraq
by Irfan Chowdhury
Images never-before published by British media show hooded detainees in stress positions weeks before death of Baha Mousa in 2003.
www.declassifieduk.org/forgotten-ph...
by Irfan Chowdhury
Images never-before published by British media show hooded detainees in stress positions weeks before death of Baha Mousa in 2003.
www.declassifieduk.org/forgotten-ph...
White poppies stand for peace, remembrance of all lives lost in war, and challenging militarism. Thanks to the Peace Pledge Union for keeping this symbol alive.
Join the alternative remembrance events in London and around the UK: www.ppu.org.uk/remembrance/...
#RemembranceDay
Join the alternative remembrance events in London and around the UK: www.ppu.org.uk/remembrance/...
#RemembranceDay
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
White poppies stand for peace, remembrance of all lives lost in war, and challenging militarism. Thanks to the Peace Pledge Union for keeping this symbol alive.
Join the alternative remembrance events in London and around the UK: www.ppu.org.uk/remembrance/...
#RemembranceDay
Join the alternative remembrance events in London and around the UK: www.ppu.org.uk/remembrance/...
#RemembranceDay
British military equipment has been found on Sudanese battlefields, used by the RSF, a paramilitary group accused of genocide.
Documents seen by the UN security council, raises questions over UK arms exports to the UAE and their potential role in arming Sudan’s RSF.
Documents seen by the UN security council, raises questions over UK arms exports to the UAE and their potential role in arming Sudan’s RSF.
UK military equipment used by militia accused of genocide found in Sudan, UN told
Exclusive: two dossiers of material seen by the security council raise questions over export of British arms to the UAE, which has been accused of supplying weapons to paramilitary RSF group
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November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
British military equipment has been found on Sudanese battlefields, used by the RSF, a paramilitary group accused of genocide.
Documents seen by the UN security council, raises questions over UK arms exports to the UAE and their potential role in arming Sudan’s RSF.
Documents seen by the UN security council, raises questions over UK arms exports to the UAE and their potential role in arming Sudan’s RSF.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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📢Challenging militarism in education!
Another great workshop at our upcoming conference where we'll hear from some of those advocating for peace and resisting the growing influence of arms companies and militarism in our education system.
Register: cnduk.org/events/no-to...
Another great workshop at our upcoming conference where we'll hear from some of those advocating for peace and resisting the growing influence of arms companies and militarism in our education system.
Register: cnduk.org/events/no-to...
November 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
📢Challenging militarism in education!
Another great workshop at our upcoming conference where we'll hear from some of those advocating for peace and resisting the growing influence of arms companies and militarism in our education system.
Register: cnduk.org/events/no-to...
Another great workshop at our upcoming conference where we'll hear from some of those advocating for peace and resisting the growing influence of arms companies and militarism in our education system.
Register: cnduk.org/events/no-to...
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Two British prime ministers recognised Moscow’s fears over Nato expanding in eastern Europe – a major cause of the Ukraine war – files show.
www.declassifieduk.org/blair-and-ma...
www.declassifieduk.org/blair-and-ma...
Blair and Major reassured Russia about Nato expansion
Two British prime ministers recognised Moscow’s fears over Nato expanding in eastern Europe – a major cause of the Ukraine war – files show.
www.declassifieduk.org
November 6, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Two British prime ministers recognised Moscow’s fears over Nato expanding in eastern Europe – a major cause of the Ukraine war – files show.
www.declassifieduk.org/blair-and-ma...
www.declassifieduk.org/blair-and-ma...
The Government plans to buy US F35A jets capable of carrying US B61 nuclear bombs, a major expansion of the UK’s nuclear arsenal beyond submarines.
Dr Philip Webber for @responsiblesci.bsky.social, explores what this means for militarisation, democracy & global security.
Dr Philip Webber for @responsiblesci.bsky.social, explores what this means for militarisation, democracy & global security.
US nuclear weapons return to the UK ready for the RAF
The UK government has announced a new nuclear role for the Royal Air Force using US bombs and aircraft. Dr Philip Webber, SGR, explores the disturbing implications of this surprise announcement. Article from Responsible Science journal no. 8 (2026). Advance online publication 7 October 2025.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The Government plans to buy US F35A jets capable of carrying US B61 nuclear bombs, a major expansion of the UK’s nuclear arsenal beyond submarines.
Dr Philip Webber for @responsiblesci.bsky.social, explores what this means for militarisation, democracy & global security.
Dr Philip Webber for @responsiblesci.bsky.social, explores what this means for militarisation, democracy & global security.
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The Ministry of Defence could have launched as many as 739 surveillance sorties relating to Gaza since December 2023, new research by Declassified shows.
👉Spy plane remains active in Cyprus after Gaza mission ends
www.declassifieduk.org/spy-plane-re...
👉Spy plane remains active in Cyprus after Gaza mission ends
www.declassifieduk.org/spy-plane-re...
Spy plane remains active in Cyprus after Gaza mission ends
Aircraft contracted to look for hostages continues to fly from UK base despite ceasefire, with drones also spotted.
www.declassifieduk.org
October 23, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The Ministry of Defence could have launched as many as 739 surveillance sorties relating to Gaza since December 2023, new research by Declassified shows.
👉Spy plane remains active in Cyprus after Gaza mission ends
www.declassifieduk.org/spy-plane-re...
👉Spy plane remains active in Cyprus after Gaza mission ends
www.declassifieduk.org/spy-plane-re...
Do we want militarised schools?🪖
The UK government is investing £70m to expand cadet forces in schools. Government-commissioned research claims social benefits, but questions remain over the independence and methodology of these evaluations.
Full investigation➡️https://tinyurl.com/2d332hy2
The UK government is investing £70m to expand cadet forces in schools. Government-commissioned research claims social benefits, but questions remain over the independence and methodology of these evaluations.
Full investigation➡️https://tinyurl.com/2d332hy2
October 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Do we want militarised schools?🪖
The UK government is investing £70m to expand cadet forces in schools. Government-commissioned research claims social benefits, but questions remain over the independence and methodology of these evaluations.
Full investigation➡️https://tinyurl.com/2d332hy2
The UK government is investing £70m to expand cadet forces in schools. Government-commissioned research claims social benefits, but questions remain over the independence and methodology of these evaluations.
Full investigation➡️https://tinyurl.com/2d332hy2
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While the US & Europe ramp up military spending, millions live in poverty.
Today, we launch Transition Security Project, investigating how militarisation makes us poorer and less safe amid climate crisis — and what genuine security could look like. 🧵
transitionsecurity.org
Today, we launch Transition Security Project, investigating how militarisation makes us poorer and less safe amid climate crisis — and what genuine security could look like. 🧵
transitionsecurity.org
Transition Security Project
transitionsecurity.org
October 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
While the US & Europe ramp up military spending, millions live in poverty.
Today, we launch Transition Security Project, investigating how militarisation makes us poorer and less safe amid climate crisis — and what genuine security could look like. 🧵
transitionsecurity.org
Today, we launch Transition Security Project, investigating how militarisation makes us poorer and less safe amid climate crisis — and what genuine security could look like. 🧵
transitionsecurity.org
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Two in three government department non-executive directors have corporate backgrounds, including from companies like BAE Systems, BP, Barclays and more.
October 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Two in three government department non-executive directors have corporate backgrounds, including from companies like BAE Systems, BP, Barclays and more.
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British citizens serving in the IDF can now be tried for war crimes in the UK
Now that the UK has recognised Palestine as a state, this opens legal routes for British members of the IDF to be charged in the UK
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
Now that the UK has recognised Palestine as a state, this opens legal routes for British members of the IDF to be charged in the UK
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
British citizens serving in the IDF can now be tried for war crimes in the UK
Now that the UK has recognised Palestine as a state, this opens legal routes for British members of the IDF to be charged in the UK
www.thecanary.co
October 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
British citizens serving in the IDF can now be tried for war crimes in the UK
Now that the UK has recognised Palestine as a state, this opens legal routes for British members of the IDF to be charged in the UK
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
Now that the UK has recognised Palestine as a state, this opens legal routes for British members of the IDF to be charged in the UK
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
🪖HAPPENING TOMORROW!
Join @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social for an online discussion exploring the UK government’s National Security Strategy (NSS) and its focus on militarisation.
Tickets + More info: https://rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/
Join @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social for an online discussion exploring the UK government’s National Security Strategy (NSS) and its focus on militarisation.
Tickets + More info: https://rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/
October 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🪖HAPPENING TOMORROW!
Join @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social for an online discussion exploring the UK government’s National Security Strategy (NSS) and its focus on militarisation.
Tickets + More info: https://rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/
Join @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social for an online discussion exploring the UK government’s National Security Strategy (NSS) and its focus on militarisation.
Tickets + More info: https://rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/
🔎 How are drones changing the way wars are fought?
Chris Cole, founder of Drone Wars UK, has spent years investigating the rise of armed drones — from targeted killings to remote warfare.
The Warrior Nation podcast is available on all major streaming platforms or at https://www.forceswatch.net
Chris Cole, founder of Drone Wars UK, has spent years investigating the rise of armed drones — from targeted killings to remote warfare.
The Warrior Nation podcast is available on all major streaming platforms or at https://www.forceswatch.net
October 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🔎 How are drones changing the way wars are fought?
Chris Cole, founder of Drone Wars UK, has spent years investigating the rise of armed drones — from targeted killings to remote warfare.
The Warrior Nation podcast is available on all major streaming platforms or at https://www.forceswatch.net
Chris Cole, founder of Drone Wars UK, has spent years investigating the rise of armed drones — from targeted killings to remote warfare.
The Warrior Nation podcast is available on all major streaming platforms or at https://www.forceswatch.net
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🚨LEGAL OPINION: UK nuke jets break international law! 🚨
A legal opinion sought by CND has found that Britain's purchase of nuclear-capable F-35A fighter jets violates its commitments under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty!
Read More: cnduk.org/legal-opinio...
A legal opinion sought by CND has found that Britain's purchase of nuclear-capable F-35A fighter jets violates its commitments under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty!
Read More: cnduk.org/legal-opinio...
September 26, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🚨LEGAL OPINION: UK nuke jets break international law! 🚨
A legal opinion sought by CND has found that Britain's purchase of nuclear-capable F-35A fighter jets violates its commitments under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty!
Read More: cnduk.org/legal-opinio...
A legal opinion sought by CND has found that Britain's purchase of nuclear-capable F-35A fighter jets violates its commitments under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty!
Read More: cnduk.org/legal-opinio...
☢️ What happens when nuclear weapons and AI-driven autonomous systems collide?
Joe Glenton speaks to Elizabeth Minor, Advisor at @article36.bsky.social, is at the forefront of international efforts to reduce harm from weapons.
Available on all major streaming platforms or listen at forceswatch.net
Joe Glenton speaks to Elizabeth Minor, Advisor at @article36.bsky.social, is at the forefront of international efforts to reduce harm from weapons.
Available on all major streaming platforms or listen at forceswatch.net
September 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
☢️ What happens when nuclear weapons and AI-driven autonomous systems collide?
Joe Glenton speaks to Elizabeth Minor, Advisor at @article36.bsky.social, is at the forefront of international efforts to reduce harm from weapons.
Available on all major streaming platforms or listen at forceswatch.net
Joe Glenton speaks to Elizabeth Minor, Advisor at @article36.bsky.social, is at the forefront of international efforts to reduce harm from weapons.
Available on all major streaming platforms or listen at forceswatch.net