Campaign Against Arms Trade in the UK works to end the international arms trade.

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Map of the UK with quotes on it

Thousands of people have added inspiring messages to our call to: Stop arming repressive regimes. It's time to end government support for the arms trade and close the DSEi arms fair. See who's saying what in your area and add your message to the petition. Then take a look at our events diary and pencil in your action for 2012.

Saudi forces enter Bahrain

The UK is still arming repression

Many people think that the UK stopped selling arms to Egypt and Bahrain in 2011. Sadly, the UK continues to arm these repressive regimes. On 25 January, we delivered 7000 signatures to the Foreign Office to say that This is NOT OK. Please also ask your MP to act.

BAE spoof ads

Jobs for life, not death

Arms giant BAE Systems has announced more job cuts, laying off 3,000 workers. A progressive solution would be to redirect the massive government subsidy given to arms companies to green jobs – and support a sustainable future for skilled workers in a growing industry. Find out more and if you're a Unite member, act now.

Kat Hobbs

Take part in a sponsored event for CAAT

You can support CAAT by taking part in a sponsored run, walk, or cycle in 2012. We will help you set up and publicise an online sponsorship page. With every stride or pedal you can contribute to the struggle to stop arms exports.

Latest press release
One year on from Egyptian uprising, campaigners demand: "Stop arming repression"

New arms figures released
including substantial sales to Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Nigeria

Will Self on arms trade euphemism
Listen to or read Will Self's Point of View.

Introduction to the Arms Trade
Why does the government support this deadly trade?

In Westminster and Whitehall
Arms trade issues on the agenda

Arms trade treaty
CAAT's position on the proposal.

BAE Systems
The activities of one of the world's biggest arms companies...

Latest through the revolving door
Air Marshal Peter Ruddock joins Lockheed Martin UK

Updated 25 Jan 2012
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