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UK High Court Rules Lawful Sale of F-35 Fighter Jet Parts to Israel

The UK High Court ruled that the British government's export of F-35 fighter jet components to...
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    Low
  • Scope Level
    National
  • Last Update
    2025-07-24
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FTSE 350 Aerospace & Defense Index
UK Aerospace & Defense Sector
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc
BAE Systems plc
Israeli Aerospace & Defense Sector
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Total impacts: 7 | Positive: 7 | Negative: 0
Event Overview

The UK High Court ruled that the British government's export of F-35 fighter jet components to Israel is lawful, rejecting a challenge by human rights groups who claimed the sales violated international law. The court upheld the legality of the arms exports, affirming compliance with legal standards. The decision supports the UK's ongoing defense trade practices.

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UK High Court Rules Lawful Sale of F-35 Fighter Jet Parts to Israel Despite Human Rights Groups' Challenge
2025-06-30

The UK High Court has ruled that the British government's export of parts for F-35 fighter jets to Israel is lawful. This decision came after human rights organizations challenged the legality of such arms sales, claiming they violated international law. The case specifically concerned exports of fighter jet components, with the nonprofits seeking to halt these sales. The court rejected their bid, affirming the UK's legal compliance in its arms export practices. The ruling was made public amidst related defense industry developments, including the UK's impending sale of Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey following Germany's removal of its veto on the transaction.

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