Campaign launched to ban Israel from UK's largest arms fair A campaign has been launched to ban Israel from the UK's largest arms fair. The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025
Norway’s government is being pushed to rethink ‘illogical’ ethical ban on its $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund investing in defense “We are currently facing the most serious security crisis since World War II," Tina Bru of Norway’s Conservation party told Fortune. Fortune · Apr 2, 2025
In pictures: Glasgow University students launch encampment for Gaza GLASGOW University students have set up an encampment as part of ongoing calls for the institution to end ties with Israel and the arms industry ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2025
Next generation of nuclear deterrent submarines ‘a commitment to defence’ The Prime Minister attended a keel-laying ceremony in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, for the first of the Dreadnought class of submarines. Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025
Scottish university students end occupation over Israeli arms funding A group of students who took over a Glasgow University building have ended their protest ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2025
The DAX and euro rise ahead of Germany’s parliamentary vote on a major spending bill Germany is expected to pass a major spending bill on defence and infrastructure, allowing the country to unleash hundreds of billions of euros into the economy. Both the euro and Germany’s stock markets may maintain their uptrends amid optimism about the fiscal reform. Euronews · Mar 18, 2025
Arms dealers in lobbying blitz before Labour hiked defence spending ARMS dealers lobbied ministers a whopping 19 times in just two months after Labour came to power, the Sunday National can reveal. The National (Scotland) · Mar 16, 2025
US stocks rally after bruising week while defence stocks lift FTSE New York’s top index, the S&P 500, was making strides after markets opened, reversing some of the heavy losses from recent days. Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025
As Stock Market Crash Fears Swirl, This 1 Company Offers an Unexpected Opportunity to Win BAE Systems stock has soared 45% this year as rising defense budgets and major government contracts fuel growth. Barchart · Mar 12, 2025
Meet the defense giants that will rearm Europe as the EU eyes a massive military buildup As Europe prepares for a world without American military aid, the E.U. plans to invest €800 billion on defense. Fortune · Mar 9, 2025
British defence jobs and skills will keep us safe, says the PM. So he’d better buy the UK’s jet, not the US one Why purchase American-made F-35 jets instead of upgraded T5 Typhoons? Surely that would make a mockery of all he promised, says Sharon Graham, general secretary of the union Unite The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025
Treat weapons investments as ‘ethical’ to help arm Ukraine and UK, MPs urge More than 100 Labour MPs and peers sign open letter saying ESG policies are holding back defence spending The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025
From Ukraine Talks to Transatlantic Tensions: Here's Why BAE Systems' Shares Saw Dramatic Climb More market analysis has also noted that JPMorgan recently increased its price target for BAE Systems, reflecting a positive outlook on its future performance. International Business Times UK · Mar 4, 2025
FTSE 100 hits new record as defence stocks surge The rise came after a summit in London where the UK and France announced a ‘coalition of the willing’ in an effort to secure peace in Ukraine. Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025 Weapon company stocks soar after Starmer says Europe faces era-defining moment over Ukraine Share prices rose nearly 20 per cent in Britain’s biggest weapons maker, BAE systems, mid European push to support possible Ukraine peace deal
Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2025 BAE Systems shares rocket in defence stock rally after Ukraine aid talks Shares in BAE jumped by 19% at one stage in Monday morning trading, helping the wider FTSE 100 Index also lift to a new all-time high.
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025 BAE Systems share price in dramatic climb to new all time high after Ukraine aid talks Shares in BAE jumped by 19 per cent at one stage in Monday morning trading
Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025 Banks and defence stocks help lift FTSE 100 after Starmer ups security spending The blue-chip index gained 9.69 points, or 0.11%, to close at 8,668.67.
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025 FTSE 100 treads water while Germany’s Dax makes gains after election The UK’s blue-chip index dipped 0.39 points to close at 8,658.98.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025 ‘The flying bum’: can a UK firm making huge airships finally get off the ground? Airlander maker HAV scales up to build world’s biggest aircraft, which it says will have 90% lower emissions than a conventional plane
The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2025 Scottish Government to face vote on state funding for arms companies THE Scottish Government will face a vote on suspending its support for arms companies in the wake of a weapons giant posting record profits, The…
The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2025 Scottish Government 'must stop funding arms giant' after profit spike THE Scottish Government has been urged to stop paying grants to an arms giant after the company posted record profits of £3 billion.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2025 BAE Systems post record profits as Ukraine and Gaza crises boost arms sales A global ramp-up in military spending amid wars in Ukraine and Gaza helped push weapons manufacturer BAE Systems make a record profit of just over…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2025 Record orders at BAE Systems as European defence spending rises Weapons maker’s full-year pre-tax profits top £3bn and it expects sales of more than £30bn next year
International Business Times · Feb 19, 2025 BAE Profits Boosted By Defense Spending Amid Ukraine War British military equipment maker BAE Systems on Wednesday announced a five percent rise in annual net profit, boosted by government defence spending amid the war in Ukraine.