CAAT’s Call to Action: Stop Arming Israel Now
The Spring 2025 CAAT News condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide” and criticizes the UK’s arms exports, urging accountability and recognition of Palestinian statehood. A landmark legal case will challenge UK arms licenses, while global arms trade trends are noted. CAAT continues to call for disarmament and protests against arms fairs.
Tempest Fighter Jet: UK, Italy, Japan Collaboration by 2035
The Tempest project, or Global Combat Air Programme, aims to produce a sixth-generation fighter jet by 2035 as a successor to the Eurofighter Typhoon. Despite challenges and a recent downgrade in the FCAS program’s rating, government backing continues, emphasizing the need for improved procurement processes to ensure project success and efficiency.
