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BAE’s US arm agrees $36m arms-export settlement, with half conditionally suspended
Original report:
BAE Systems’ US subsidiary reached a settlement over 104 alleged US arms-export violations, the Guardian reported in August 2026. Half the $36m civil penalty was suspended on condition that the company spend that amount strengthening its compliance programme.
· via the Guardian US
Law
Melbourne defence factory arson examined as potential terrorism
Original report:
Australian authorities were investigating a July 2025 attack on Lovitt Technologies as potential terrorism, the Guardian reported on 5 August 2026. Police alleged an extremist ideological motive, while a group claiming responsibility linked its actions to opposition to arms supplies to Israel.
· via the Guardian AU