Concerns have emerged following reports of US service personnel accused of serious crimes, including sexual assault, have avoided the British justice system after cases were transferred to US military authorities. As @cnduk.bsky.social asks, shouldn’t we become independent from America? 🧵👇

US military personnel attacks on women show why bases must close now - CND

The Guardian is investigating crimes committed by US personnel on British soil. In recent weeks they have reported on the cases of Jacob Wulfson, a US fighter pilot who strangled a British woman in hi...

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Forget space exploration, global powers and private interests are racing to militarize space. William J. Astore, retired professor of history and former Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force, explores how space is becoming the next battlefield. Read now. 👇

The militarization of space threatens us all

As space becomes an increasingly vital arena for war, William J Astore tracks its increased militarization.

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Beyond the battlefield: should we be rethinking National Security in an age of drought? aoav.org.uk/2026/beyond-...

Beyond the battlefield: should we be rethinking National Security in an age of drought? - AOAV

As drought exposes the fragility of Britain’s water and food systems, the government’s defence-spending surge raises a larger question: whether national security is still being defined too narrowly fo...

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Why is the line between children’s entertainment, STEM education and the arms trade becoming increasingly blurred? Defence companies are engaging more with children and young people through arms fairs such as the Farnborough International Airshow.

In this urgent new piece for @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social, Diana Francis and Andrew Rigby, two of the network’s founders, argue that militarised security is trapping us in a cycle of violence, destruction and ecological crisis.

The Absolute Insanity of Militarised Security

As the climate collapses and wars sweep the Middle East, Ukraine and beyond, Diana Francis and Andrew Rigby, two of the founders of Rethinking Security a decade ago, make the urgent case for far mo…

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In one of his first acts as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham decided to continue allowing UK bases to be used in support of US military operations against Iran. In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has stated that RAF Fairford may be considered a legitimate military target.

👉NEW -- Chancellor wants military officer with him at Treasury by Phil Miller John Healey’s request has sparked fears about the military having too much influence over UK finances www.declassifieduk.org/chancellor_w...

Chancellor wants military officer with him at Treasury

John Healey’s request has sparked fears about the military having too much influence over UK finances

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Palestine Action activists face being sentenced as terrorists over bank damage Judge Philip Parry told the prosecution and the defence he would consider a “terrorist connection” despite neither the jury nor the defendants having previously been informed www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Palestine Action activists face being sentenced as terrorists over bank damage

Exclusive: Judge intends to consider ‘terrorist connection’ after convicting five for damage to Barclays in Burnley

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New resource from @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social, Security: Challenging Assumptions in a Changing World ForcesWatch is pleased to have contributed to this project, which challenges dominant militarised approaches to security and explores people- and planet-centred alternatives. Take a look👇

New Resource: Talking Points on Security Claims and Responses

In 2025 the UK government produced its National Security Strategy, titled “Security for the British People in a Dangerous World”, setting the UK on a path to increased militarisation and seeking to…

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Behind the “family fun” of Farnborough International Airshow is one of the world’s biggest arms fairs. Today’s public day features STEM activities, military flight simulators and careers events aimed at young people.

🚨NOW: We’re outside of Farnborough Horrorshow where 1,000 weapons companies are exhibiting their weapons of genocide and war. More than 100,000 visitors, including thousands of arms dealers, are expected in in the next 4 days.

Watch the ForcesWatch clip on the all too real threat of a return to military conscription in the UK: www.instagram.com/reel/DZ97Bao... And do sign the petition we've launched with 12 other peace and faith groups to say no to military conscription: you.38degrees.org.uk/p/no-militar...

Tell the government to rule out military conscription

The debate around bringing back military conscription in the UK is rising. Forcing young people into the armed forces deprives them of choices and would be a colossal waste of funds during a cost of l...

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It’s natural that thoughts and feelings about war will surface in the classroom. But how can teachers respond? Peace education from Quakers in Britain shares some ideas and resources https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/peaceeducation/2026/06/12/teaching-peace-supporting-students-through-war-and-conflict/

New Open Online Discussion, 09 July: Precede by the Defence Investment Plan (👀), the NATO summit on 07-08 July may well be a crucial moment for UK and European security policy. Join RS + NATO Watch Director Ian Davis to discuss its implications. Register: rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/...

Peace campaigners were banned from the national Armed Forces Day event at the last minute this year while the celebration of tanks, helicopters and weapons built to kill went ahead. https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/peace-campaigners-silenced-as-plug-pulled-on-armed-forces-day-stall

Peace campaigners silenced as plug pulled on Armed Forces Day stall

Peace campaigners were banned from the national Armed Forces Day event at the last minute this year while the celebration of tanks, helicopters and weapons built to kill went ahead.

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Great to have worked on this letter with @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social We were joined by a wide range of signatories inc @christianaiduk.bsky.social @cclimateaction.bsky.social @aoav.bsky.social @ceobs.org @forceswatch.bsky.social @responsiblesci.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social @cnduk.bsky.social

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"Development, diplomacy, peacebuilding, conflict and atrocity prevention are all essential and underfunded tools in building a safer world." An open letter to the PM on the UK's military spending https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/diverse-coalition-urges-pm-to-rethink-military-spending

Let's build a peaceful future! Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped create a space for peace alongside the Armed Forces Day Community Day in Aldershot last Sunday. @caatuk.bsky.social @peace-campaigns.quaker.org.uk @quaker.org.uk 👇Continues

Today the government has published the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan Starmer says UK defence spending will reach £80 billion a year by 2029, adding that the 3.5% he promised to Donald Trump by 2035 is still on target. Read more over on our Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DaN-mwSCPP...

You might have seen this advert on buses in London... It's for Farnborough Airshow, a grotesque exhibition of weapons of war and genocide. This year, over 1,000 arms companies will exhibit including Elbit, BAE, and more genocide profiteers.

Peace organisations and local community members came together today for a Peace Vigil outside the national Armed Forces Day event in Farnborough being held this weekend. Learn more about our work challenging the militarisation of Armed Forces Day: www.forceswatch.net/activity/armed-forces-day

Is anti-militarism unpatriotic? This weekend, hundreds of Armed Forces Day events have taken place in towns and cities across the UK. We’re resharing this video, made by former ForcesWatch colleague and ex-soldier Joe Glenton, which takes a deeper look at the incentives behind these events.

Armed Forces Day 2024: Is Anti-Militarism Unpatriotic?

YouTube video by Emma Sangster

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This weekend, there will be many parades and community ‘fun days’ across Britain for Armed Forces Day. The occasion is also often marked in schools, while the government and parts of the media use it to promote increasingly militaristic messaging. Read our joint press release 👇

ForcesWatch » Peace campaigners challenge wasteful Armed Forces Day spending as Rushmoor Borough Council and arms companies pour hundreds of thousands into national event

Press Release by a coalition of peace and anti-war organisations - Peace Pledge Union, ForcesWatch, Campaign Against Arms Trade and Quakers in Britain; supported by Veterans for Peace Britain

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Our Armed Forces Day postcards will be given out this weekend! We've sent these postcards to community groups and individuals across the country who are concerned about the everyday militarism that accompanies Armed Forces Day each year. Continues👇

🚨1,500+ weapons companies are coming to Farnborough International next month for a horrific airshow and arms fair. This arms fair brings together weapons companies, arms dealers, and government officials to make deals for war and genocide.

A coalition of 13 peace organisations, including ForcesWatch, are calling on the Government to rule out any future introduction of conscription, mandatory national service, or compulsory registration in the UK. Sign the petition👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...

Your reminder that protest works! Last year in York, local residents successfully challenged plans for Armed Forces Day that would have included military vehicles and replica weapons presented as “family friendly” entertainment. Read more👇

Protest works: How local residents persuaded York Council to rethink Armed Forces Day

Campaigning for peace can often feel like an uphill struggle. But every so often a campaign cuts through and reminds us what sustained local action can achieve. In York last year, there was one such m...

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This should be a very useful webinar. Thurs 9th July 6pm The NATO summit on 7th– 8th July is likely to be a crucial moment for UK and European security policy. Open discussion including Ian Davis of NATO Watch >>> rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/...

BREAKING: Palestine Action ban was lawful, court finds The Court of Appeals has ruled in favour of the Home Secretary in challenging the previous court ruling that the ban was unlawful. Palestine Action will remain a proscribed organisation.

Forces Watch has joined a growing coalition taking a shared stance against the Defence Universities Alliance (DUA), a new and concerning Ministry of Defence initiative. We have endorsed the official statement by Demilitarise Education: demilitariseeducation.com/what-we-do/b... Continues 👇

Following John Healey's resignation as Defence Secretary over the #DefenceInvestmentPlan, CND is calling for the government to take a new direction – away from the disastrous war drive and nuclear expansion currently underway 👇