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November 6
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To protect
children in war zones, legal standards must be enforced, protective
missions are needed, and targeted funding for health and education is
required. Furthermore arms exports should be stopped if there is an
overriding risk to children's rights.
https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/afrika/kinder-konfliktgebiete-102.html
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Because of
strict #Swiss regulations Saltech's parent company, the Czech Colt CZ
Group, decided to continue production of NATO-standard machine gun
ammunition in #Hungary and will produce NATO's machine gun
#ammunition.
https://dailynewshungary.com/hungary-host-foreign-ammunition-factory/
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Sudan accuses
UAE of arming RFS, warns of military action if talks fail
"If
the international community truly wishes to demonstrate its
commitment to peace and humanity in Sudan, it must act decisively to
stop the flow of weapons, mercenaries, and financing to this militia;
enforce the existing arms embargo, and hold accountable all those
state or non-state actors who enable such grave violations."
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According to
members of ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights #APHR and #MEPs
the EU's existing arms embargo on #Myanmar must be rigorously
enforced/ broadened. They also call for a ban on #aviation fuel to
incapacitate the junta's airstrikes.
https://aseanmp.org/publications/post/joint-statement-aphr-and-european-parliament-members-call-for-stronger-eu-action-to-reject-myanmar-juntas-elections-and-prioritize-humanitarian-protection/
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#Chipwar
#Nexperia saga sees wary #German auto firms scramble to mitigate chip shortage
Volkswagen, Aumovio and ZF among
companies eyeing either exemptions, alternate sources or temporary
cuts as #China weighs export relaxations.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3331748/nexperia-saga-sees-wary-german-auto-firms-scramble-mitigate-chip-shortage
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Dogs again
#Israeli military purchases, including attack dogs, are expected to weigh heavily when the #Netherlands' #court of appeal issues a ruling on Thursday over claims the #Dutch state failed in its duty to prevent #genocide in #Gaza. https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2025/11/06/dogs-used-in-israels-war-crimes-at-heart-of-dutch-genocide-case/
November 5
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#Brazil’s
ties to #Israel’s military-industrial complex #MIC take the form of
both imports from, and exports to, Israel, as well as investment by
Israeli military companies in the Brazilian military sector. In
regard to the former, Brazil increased its imports of Israeli arms
between 2010 and 2019, receiving jets, drones, missiles, and command
systems. While data on military purchases is not easy to find,
official figures indicate that in 2024 Brazil spent at least USD 167
million on military machinery, arms and ammo from Israel.
Source:
From the Favelas and Rural Brazil to Gaza How militarism and
greenwashing shape relations, resistance, and solidarity with
Palestine in Brazil by Andressa Oliveira Soares
https://www.tni.org/en/article/from-the-favelas-and-rural-brazil-to-gaza
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Voor wapenhandel
gaat er niets boven Rotterdam!
"NEDS 2025: De grootste defensiebeurs van de Benelux groeit verder - bent u erbij," vraagt de liason tussen militaire industrie en overheid NIVD.
https://web.apsis.one/wve/0abd48d4-c3e7-416c-9288-00aa30d045fc
Voor een tegengeluid, zie https://actie.degoedezaak.org/petitions/oorlogprofiteurs-niet-welkom-in-rotterdam-stop-de-neds-wapenbeurs
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#Rheinmetall’s
$345M #Lithuania Megaplant: NATO’s New Arsenal on Russia’s
Border. This plant is part of a European expansion
by Rheinmetall.
https://united24media.com/latest-news/rheinmetalls-345m-lithuania-megaplant-natos-new-arsenal-on-russias-border-13096 (United24 Media is in 2022 opgericht
door het Oekraïense Ministerie van Digitale Transformatie.)
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#Raytheon/RTX
considering building #Amraam missiles
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIM-120_AMRAAM)
in Netherlands according to Dutch government letter
(https://www.defensie.nl/actueel/nieuws/2025/11/03/nederland-gaat-mogelijk-amerikaanse-luchtverdedigingsmunitie-produceren).
https://nltimes.nl/2025/11/04/arms-manufacturer-considering-building-amraam-missiles-netherlands
US competition from inside for the
position of the European #MBDA #Meteor?
Raytheon will explore
the possibility of manufacturing its AIM-120 advanced medium-range,
air-to-air missile in the Netherlands, after the United States gave
the green light for a feasibility study, the Dutch Ministry of
Defence said.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/11/04/netherlands-mulls-local-production-of-raytheons-amraam-missile/
Netherlands choose AMRAAM over Europe's Meteor — what's
logic behind it? Meteor outperforms the AMRAAM in range, yet the
Netherlands chooses to localize Raytheon's missile production.
https://en.defence-ua.com/analysis/netherlands_choose_amraam_over_europes_meteor_theres_solid_logic_behind_it-16381.html
The answer: the AMRAAM fits into the the F-35 and the Meteor not yet.
November 4
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Dutch
delivered 18 surplus F-16's to Romania.
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2025/11/03/formele-overdracht-f-16s-aan-roemenie-een-feit
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Friedrich
Merz is well aware of the Germany's outstanding importance. Erdogan,
in turn, wants to deepen economic relations and make the
rapprochement with the EU irreversible. And he hopes for more arms
exports to Turkey. So it's a give and take in Ankara.
https://rp-online.de/politik/deutschland/kanzler-trifft-praesidenten-merz-und-sein-behutsamer-kurs-bei-erdogan_aid-137958591
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The friends in Tel
Aviv
Annual #Israeli military exports to #African nations embroiled in #conflict are estimated between $200m and $400m, supplying drones, artillery and surveillance tech to Cameroun, Chad, the DR Congo, Rwanda, and South Sudan. https://peoplesdailyng.com/israels-friendship-with-no-benefits-to-africa-2/
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A view from
Pakistan on the civilised Western world: Israel's enablers.
The sound is a mixture of disappointment, anger, 'we know them for centuries' and frustration. In any case western policies are here more seen as a quagmire than as moral high ground. https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1355330-israel-s-enablers
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The Dutch
#navy officially opened a new drone workshop at the #Netherlands
Aerospace Centre #NLR in Marknesse. The workshop may strengthen
collaboration between the MoD and NLR in the field of #drones and
maritime technology.
https://www.nlr.org/newsroom/nieuws/royal-netherlands-navy-opens-drone-workshop-at-nlr-marknesse/
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How Gulf
states are powering Turkey’s Eurofighter ambitions After years of
political deadlock over the sale of Eurofighters to Turkey, Ankara
appears to be nearing success with pending deals for new and
secondhand versions of the aircraft.
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/10/how-gulf-states-are-powering-turkeys-eurofighter-ambitions
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Defensie
heeft kanonnenvoer nodig en kijkt naar het onderwijs. Er komt 'n
trainingsprogramma dat studiepunten oplevert. Studentenbonden &
docenten zijn bezorgd: Het mag niet zo zijn dat studenten denken: ik
ga lekker wat survivallen voor studiepunten.
https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/11/02/op-zoek-naar-extra-reservisten-marcheert-defensie-het-onderwijs-in-a4911165
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#Activists
across 8 countries (UK, France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Netherlands,
Italy & Taiwan) smashed windows and sprayed paint over the
offices of Allianz, an Israeli arms insurer for underwriting #Elbit
Systems, #Israel’s main arms supplier.
https://dorseteye.com/activists-across-eight-countries-hit-back-at-genocide-funding-allianz/
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As the drama
over the Franco-German-Spanish #FCAS nears its climax, #Airbus is
sketching out what is to come in case #Dassault Aviation prompts a
French exit. #Sweden and #Poland could be potential bedfellows for a
next-generation fighter. [Paywal]
https://aviationweek.com/defense/budget-policy-operations/debrief-could-poland-sweden-help-deliver-fcas-without-dassault
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In Russische
wapens duiken regelmatig Nederlandse chips op, gemaakt na het begin
v/d oorlog in Oekraïne. Zp meldt RTL op grond van gegevens van
5.000+ onderdelen die de Oekraïense militaire inlichtingendienst
heeft gevonden in delen van Russische wapens.
https://www.bnr.nl/nieuws/internationaal/10586660/liveblog-ondanks-sancties-blijven-nederlandse-chips-opduiken-in-russische-wapens
Dutch-made electronic #components continue to be found in
Russian weapons, according to an analysis of 5,000+ parts recovered
by #Ukrainian military intelligence. 379 Components from the
#Netherlands, primarily chips, were detected in drones, missiles, etc
https://europeanconservative.com/articles/news-corner/dutch-chips-russian-arms-ukraine/
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Retweet @SIPRIorg:
The spread and misuse of #spyware and other
cyber-surveillance tools pose significant threats to human rights and
national security. This #SIPRI report reviews export controls and
sanctions that have been applied. Full report
https://www.sipri.org/publications/2025/other-publications/export-controls-and-spyware-enhancing-oversight-transparency-and-restraint
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What if your
grocery shop was so clumsy?
NH Industries to pay Norway $432M to
end #NH90 helicopter contract dispute. As part of the settlement,
#Norway will also return all 14 of its NH90 aircraft to #NHI (#Airbus
Heli's, #Leonardo & GKN #Fokker).
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/11/nh-industries-to-pay-norway-432m-settlement-to-end-nh-90-helicopter-contract-dispute/
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Article by the Czech National Bank (CNB) on the economic effects of the rising military budgets: Economic impacts of defence spending in Europe: between growth and fiscal burden
"Based on an analysis of 405
estimates from 67 studies, Simpartl (2024) found a statistically significant negative
effect of increased defence spending on economic growth of between
−0.107 and −0.052."
https://www.cnb.cz/en/about_cnb/cnblog/Economic-impacts-of-defence-spending-in-Europe-between-growth-and-fiscal-burden/
November
3
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The
#Pakistan Navy is preparing to induct its first #Chinese-designed
#submarine into active service next year, according to Chief of Naval
Staff Adm. Naveed Ashraf. Ashraf said the project to acquire 8
Hangor-class subs by '28 is “progressing smoothly.”
https://thediplomaticinsight.com/pakistan-first-chinese-submarine-by-2026/
November 2
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Recently the
#UAE has capitalised on the vacuum left by Western powers to emerge
as a key regional player in #Africa. Rather than deploying
traditional military forces, it has crafted its own playbook — one
centered on funding and arming proxy militias.
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20251101-on-the-uae-mercenary-operations-in-africa/
November 1
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Known Lethal
US Attacks on Civilian Vessels in the Caribbean: 14 reported attacks.
Total reported killed: 61 people.
https://adamisacson.com/boat-strikes/
Facts to Inform the Debate about the US
Government’s Anti-Drug Offensive in the Americas.
https://www.wola.org/analysis/facts-to-inform-the-debate-about-the-u-s-governments-anti-drug-offensive-in-the-americas/
"US Airstrikes in Latin America and the Caribbean
are Murder. Congress Must Stop Them Now," Amnesty.
https://www.amnestyusa.org/press-releases/u-s-airstrikes-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-are-murder-congress-must-stop-them-now/
Anonymous (for fear of repercussions) civilian MoD employee "US troops should be alarmed at Trump’s strikes on alleged drug boats." https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/2025/10/28/us-troops-should-be-alarmed-at-trumps-strikes-on-alleged-drug-boats/
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Het nieuwe
rapport van de #VN-rapporteur voor Palestina, #Albanese, beschrijft
hoe de #genocide in #Gaza het resultaat is van decennialange westerse
medeplichtigheid aan Israëls misdaden tegen de Palestijnen. Ook
#Nederland komt er niet best vanaf.
https://www.globalinfo.nl/nieuws/vn-rapporteur-francesca-albanese-ook-nederland-medeschuldig-aan-genocide-in-gaza/
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Ankara’s
growing influence in Africa, its surge in arms sales, often violating
international sanctions, threatens regional stability & civilian
safety, as Turkish-made arms increasingly end up in the hands of
abusive or unaccountable actors, FP reported.
https://stockholmcf.org/turkeys-arms-exports-and-mercenaries-fuel-instability-in-africa-report-says/
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The
#Belgian Federal Prosecutor’s Office has appealed a decision to
place a man under electronic surveillance in the #NATO procurement
#corruption case, which means he will remain in custody for now until
the appeals are reviewed.
