Dual-use tech: the BAE Systems example
This company profile put together in collaboration with Corporate Watch explores an example of militarisation of tech: a convergence of corporate interests and state power, that inevitably blurs what should be very clear boundaries between civil and military domains.
- A brief overview of the company, including its areas of operation and notable facts.
- An o...
The article suggests that BAE Systems has a history of controversial practices, including espionage against activist groups and providing military equipment to regimes with questionable human rights records. This raises concerns about the ethical implications of the company's business operations and its role in international conflicts. The continued allegations of violating international law by selling weapons to countries involved in the war in Yemen underscore the need for increased scrutiny a...