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Jenny Kwan

@jennykwan.bsky.social

Canada must not let fear of angering the U.S. stand in the way of protecting human rights. This Maple story shows why closing arms-export loopholes is urgent and long overdue. Lives depend on it. #cdnpoli #HumanRights #ArmsExport @mark-carney.bsky.social

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Liberals Fear Closing Arms Export Loophole Would Anger U.S.

A leaked briefing document gives the full picture behind the government’s talking points.

www.readthemaple.com

December 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM

The Candor Post

@thecandorpost.bsky.social

UK court says government can keep sending F-35 jet parts to Israel.
#UK #Israel #F35 #Gaza #ArmsExport #theworldpk

July 2, 2025 at 7:54 AM

Stefania Maurizi

@smaurizi.bsky.social

If even in the face of #genocide-and the fact that #Israel is committing #genocide has been established by the UN Independent International Commission-we're unable to stop our #government,which is helping #Israel to make it possible with our #armsExport, then we are guilty losers

October 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM

defensereport.bsky.social

@defensereport.bsky.social

Russian Su-34 in Desert Camouflage — First Sale to Iran or Algeria?

defensemirror.com/news/39531/R...

#Su34 #Russia #Algeria #Iran #MilitaryAviation #DefenseNews #RussianAirForce #ArmsExport #DesertCamouflage #GlideBomb #FAB3000 #ODAB500 #MilitaryWatch #Su34Export #AlgeriaAirForce

Russian Su-34 in Desert Camouflage — First Sale to Iran or Algeria?

New paint on a never-exported Russian Su-34 hints at a possible first sale to Algeria or Iran.

defensemirror.com

May 21, 2025 at 6:15 AM

Simon Brooke

@simon-brooke.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy

"Preserving the British role in the F-35 jet fighter programme takes precedence over the need to comply with UK laws on arms export controls, or any UK obligation to prevent a genocide in Israel, UK government lawyers will argue in court this week"

#gazagenocide
#armsexport
#ukpol
#labour […]

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May 12, 2025 at 7:15 AM

bne IntelliNews

@intellinews.com

ICYMI: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ordered Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence to begin the controlled export of domestically produced weapons starting in November for the first time in the hope of boosting production and attracting investment. Bne IntelliNews #Zelensky #Ukraine #ArmsExport

Zelenskiy allows the start of controlled arms exports

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ordered Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence to begin the controlled export of domestically produced weapons starting in November for the first time in the hope of boosting production and attracting investment.

dlvr.it

October 30, 2025 at 7:29 AM

Continental Affairs

@continentalaffairs.bsky.social

🔴 NEWS: Switzerland plans to relax arms export curbs

Bern seeks exemptions to revive industry and permit re-exports to Ukraine.

#Switzerland #ArmsExport #EuropeanDefence

September 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM

BLACKWIRE INTEL

@blackwireintel.bsky.social

Japan’s cabinet approved reforms ending its post‑war arms‑export ban, now permitting lethal weapons sales to 17 partner nations including the US, Australia, Britain and several...

https://blackwirein.tel/article/japan-lifts-armsexport-ban-drawing-sharp-chinese-warning-of-militarism

#China #War

April 21, 2026 at 1:18 PM

BLACKWIRE INTEL

@blackwireintel.bsky.social

Japan is drafting a revamp of its post‑war arms‑export rules, dropping the five‑category defensive limit and allowing lethal weapons like warships and missiles to be sold to any partner...

https://blackwirein.tel/article/japan-mulls-overhaul-of-armsexport-rules-sparking-beijing-alarm

#China #War