Peace Activist Protests BAE Systems in Adelaide

0:00It's April 8th, Adelaide News Today starts now, AI-powered and ready. This morning in Adelaide, a peace activist chained himself to the gate at BAE Systems Edinburgh site, kicking off a three-hour protest against the company's defense parts heading to fighter jets in Middle East conflicts. The action started at 5.30 a.m. on Wednesday and wrapped at 8.30 a.m., organized by the Weapons Al Group to spotlight manufacturing for. F-35 jets used by the US and Israel. Police showed up after security called them, but everyone kept it peaceful with no arrests or charges as the protesters packed up on their own. BAE Systems stress they respect peaceful demos, follow strict export rules, and don't supply gear directly to Israel. It's all through US-led supply. Chains The brief blockade drew eyes to local weapons production without halting staff or traffic, fueling talks on Australia's role in global arms flows.