The UK government is set to argue in court that its role in the F-35 jet fighter programme is more important than adhering to domestic arms export laws or international obligations to prevent genocide in Israel. A high court case, initiated by human rights groups, questions the legality of supplying components that may enable Israel's military actions in Gaza. Despite acknowledging potential legal breaches, the government claims maintaining the F-35 supply chain is crucial for NATO security. This stance follows a previous suspension of some arms export licenses just before a court date.
The UK government's stance prioritizes contribution to the F-35 programme over adherence to arms export laws and obligations to prevent potential acts of genocide in Israel.
Ministers acknowledge that supplying F-35 components may breach export control laws yet argue that disrupting the global F-35 supply chain endangers NATO's security.
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