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Activists linked to Palestine Action have carried out multiple protests against Elbit Systems across Europe, including break-ins and vandalism. Recent actions include a German group claiming to have broken into Elbit's Ulm office, and UK protests leading to mass arrests. The sites are largely deserted amid ongoing activism and legal challenges.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed an £8bn agreement with Turkey for 20 Typhoon fighter jets, marking the largest UK fighter jet order in nearly two decades. The deal supports thousands of British jobs, boosts NATO cooperation, and concludes long-running negotiations, with deliveries expected from 2030. Critics highlight human rights concerns in Turkey.
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As of late November 2025, six activists linked to the banned group Palestine Action are on trial in London for an August 2024 break-in at Elbit Systems' UK factory in Bristol. Charges include aggravated burglary, criminal damage, violent disorder, and grievous bodily harm after a police sergeant was struck with a sledgehammer. Meanwhile, widespread protests across UK cities continue, with hundreds arrested for supporting the group despite its proscription as a terrorist organisation.