UK’s biggest weapons firm BAE grounds ‘lifeline’ aircraft delivering food aid

BAE Systems, the UK's largest weapons manufacturer, has made a controversial decision to revoke the license for aircraft that deliver essential food aid to starving populations in South Sudan, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This move comes at a time when the company is celebrating record profits, raising concerns about the prioritization of profit over humanitarian needs. The grounding of these aircraft significantly hampers the distribution of life-saving supplies to some of the world's most vulnerable communities, highlighting the ongoing challenges in addressing global humanitarian crises.