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More than 1,500 members of UK universities have signed an open letter urging institutions to sever ties with the arms trade, which is estimated to be valued at £2.5bn. The campaign, spearheaded by Demilitarise Education (dED), highlights the detrimental impact of these partnerships on global stability and environmental health.

BAE Systems is notably involved in research partnerships, including projects on combat air systems. The letter calls for greater transparency regarding defense-linked funding and an end to recruitment ties with military organizations. It emphasizes that universities must align with ethical commitments to public good and peace-building efforts, rejecting complicity in systems that sustain warfare.