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Australia challenged on ‘moral failure’ of weapons trade with Israel

Regular protests have been taking place outside Australian firms making crucial components for the F-35 fighter jet.

Melbourne, Australia – Israel’s continued assault on Gaza has highlighted a hidden yet crucial component of the world’s weapons manufacturing industry – suburban Australia.

Tucked away in Melbourne’s industrial north, Heat Treatment Australia (HTA) is an Australian company that plays a vital role in the production of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters; the same model that Israel is using to bomb Gaza.

Weekly protests of about 200 people have been taking place for months outside the nondescript factory, where heat treatment is applied to strengthen components for the fighter jet a product of US military giant Lockheed Martin.

While protesters have sometimes brought production to a halt with their pickets, they remain concerned about what’s going on inside factories like HTA.

“We decided to hold the community picket to disrupt workers, and we were successful in stopping work for the day,” Nathalie Farah, protest organiser with local group Hume for Palestine, told Al Jazeera. “We consider this to be a win.”

“Australia is absolutely complicit in the genocide that is happening,” said 26-year-old Farah, who is of Syrian and Palestinian origin. “Which is contrary to what the government might have us believe.”

More than 32,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched its war in Gaza six months ago after Hamas killed more than 1,000 people in a surprise attack on Israel. The war, being investigated as a genocide by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), has left hundreds of thousands on the brink of starvation, according to the United Nations.

Nathalie Farah has been organising regular protests outside HTA’s factory [Ali MC/Al Jazeera]

According to Lockheed Martin, “Every F-35 built contains some Australian parts and components,” with more than 70 Australian companies having export contracts valued at a total 4.13 billion Australian dollars ($2.69bn).

Protesters have also picketed Rosebank Engineering, in Melbourne’s southeast, the world’s only producer of the F-35’s “uplock actuator system”, a crucial component of the aircraft’s bomb bay doors.

Defence industry push

In recent years, the Australian government has sought to increase defence exports to boost the country’s flagging manufacturing industry.

In 2018, former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced Australia aimed to become one of the world’s top 10 defence exporters within a decade. It is currently 30th in global arms production, according to the Stockholm International Peace Institute.

It is an aspiration that appears set to continue under the government of Anthony Albanese after it concluded a more than one-billion-Australian-dollar deal with Germany to supply more than 100 Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier vehicles in 2023 – Australia’s single biggest defence industry deal.

Since the Gaza war began, the industry and its business relationship with Israel have come increasingly under the spotlight.

Last month, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles insisted that there were “no exports of weapons from Australia to Israel and there haven’t been for many, many years”.

However, between 2016 and 2023 the Australian government approved some 322 export permits for military and dual-use equipment to Israel.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s own data – available to the public online – shows that Australian exports of “arms and ammunition” to Israel totalled $15.5 million Australian dollars ($10.1m) over the same period of time.

Officials now appear to be slowing the export of military equipment to Israel.

In a recent interview with Australia’s national broadcaster ABC, the Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy insisted the country was “not exporting military equipment to Israel” and clarified this meant “military weapons, things like bombs”.

However, defence exports from Australia fall into two categories, items specifically for military use – such as Boxer Heavy Weapons vehicles for Germany – and so-called ‘dual use’ products, such as radar or communications systems, that can have both civilian and military uses.

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Australia’s Department of Defence did not respond to Al Jazeera’s requests about whether the halt to defence exports to Israel also included dual-use items.

What is certain is that companies such as HTA and Rosebank Engineering are continuing to manufacture components for the F-35, despite the risk of deployment in what South Africa told the International Court of Justice in December amounted to “genocidal acts“.

In the Netherlands – where parts for the jet are also manufactured – an appeal court last month ordered the Dutch government to block such exports to Israel citing the risk of breaching international law.

The Australian government has also come under scrutiny for its lax “end-use controls” on the weapons and components it exports.

As such, while the F-35 components are exported to US parent company Lockheed Martin, their ultimate use is largely outside Australia’s legal purview.

Lauren Sanders, senior research fellow on law and the future of war at the University of Queensland, told Al Jazeera that the “on-selling of components and military equipment through third party states is a challenge to global export controls.

“Once something is out of a state’s control, it becomes more difficult to trace, and to prevent it being passed on to another country,” she said.

Sanders said Australia’s “end use controls” were deficient in comparison with other exporters such as the United States.

“The US has hundreds of dedicated staff – with appropriate legal authority to investigate – to chase down potential end-use breaches,” she said.

“Australia does not have the same kind of end-use controls in place in its legislation, nor does it have the same enforcement resources that the US does.”

The protesters say they will continue their action until manufacturing of F-35 components is stopped [Ali MC/Al Jazeera]

In fact, under legislation passed in November 2023, permits for defence goods are no longer required for exports to the United Kingdom and the US under the AUKUS security agreement.

In a statement, the government argued the exemption would “deliver 614 million [Australian dollars; $401m] in value to the Australian economy over 10 years, by reducing costs to local businesses and unlocking investment opportunities with our AUKUS partners”.

International law

This new legislation may provide more opportunities for Australian weapons manufacturers, such as NIOA, a privately owned munitions company that makes bullets at a factory in Benalla, a small rural town in Australia’s southeast.

The largest supplier of munitions to the Australian Defence Force, NIOA – which did not respond to Al Jazeera for comment – also has aspirations to break into the US weapons market.

At a recent business conference, CEO Robert Nioa said that “the goal is to establish greater production capabilities in both countries so that Australia can be an alternative source of supply of weapons in times of conflict for the Australian and US militaries”.

Greens Senator David Shoebridge told Al Jazeera that the government needed to “publicly and immediately refute the plan to become a top 10 global arms dealer and then to provide full transparency on all Australian arms exports including end users.

“While governments in the Netherlands and the UK are facing legal challenges because of their role in the global supply chain, the Australian Labor government just keeps handing over weapons parts as though no genocide was happening,” he said. “It’s an appalling moral failure, and it is almost certainly a gross breach of international law.”

The Dutch government has faced legal action over the export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel [File: Piroschka van de Wouw/Reuters]

Elbit has come under fire for its sale of defence equipment to the Myanmar military regime, continuing sales even after the military, which seized power in a 2021 coup, was accused of gross human rights violations – including attacks on civilians – by the United Nations and others.

Despite a recent joint announcement between the Australian and UK governments for an “immediate cessation of fighting” in Gaza, some say Australia needs to go further and cut defence ties with Israel altogether.

“The Australian government must listen to the growing public calls for peace and end Australia’s two-way arms trade with Israel,” Shoebridge said. “The Albanese government is rewarding and financing the Israeli arms industry just at the moment they are arming a genocide.”

Protests have continued both at the HTA factory in Melbourne and their premises in Brisbane, with organisers pledging to continue until the company stops manufacturing components for the F-35.

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antique store (counts as thrift???) had these computer GLITCH collectible figures. I guess some of them are puns???

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Mantis Shrimp Robot: the references

https://www.pnas.org/content/118/33/e2026833118

Many small organisms produce ultrafast movements by storing elastic energy and mediating its storage and rapid release through a latching mechanism. The mantis shrimp in particular imparts extreme accelerations on rotating appendages to strike their prey. Biologists have hypothesized, but not tested, that there exists a geometric latching mechanism which mediates the actuation of the appendage. Inspired by the anatomy of the mantis shrimp striking appendage, we develop a centimeter-scale robot which emulates the linkage dynamics in the mantis shrimp and study how the underlying geometric latch is able to control rapid striking motions. Our physical and analytical models could also be extended to other behaviors such as throwing or jumping in which high power over short duration is required.

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High costing lotion pumps - Why sanitizer boom effects pump cost for other vertical

The past few months have witnessed sanitizer sales sky-rocketing due to the increased market demand that manufacturers are struggling to match. The packaging industry has started to feel the impact of changing marketing conditions and, most importantly, on the lotion pumps. Let’s look at the cost of lotion dispensing pumps and how the sudden boom in sanitizer demand affects the pump cost for other verticals.

Lotion Pumps:

Due to the ease of dispensing, Lotion pumps are top-rated among the customers. While packaging a liquid product, the right size and design of the lotion pump that fits the neck of the bottle to avoid any leakage is of critical importance. Manufacturers are required to ensure that the quality of the lotion pump remains uncompromised, which leads to the high-cost production of these units. For example, in India, a plastic head glossy lotion pump with a max flow rate of 20CC can easily cost up to INR 15 per piece.

However, not all pumps are the same. They can vary in design, size, and color. The variations can lead to an increase in the cost of the already expensive lotion pumps. Following are the types of lotion pumps popular in the industry today:

·Smooth

·Ribbed

·Treatment

·Foamers

· Uplock

· Downlock

The boom in the demand of Sanitizers:

The covid-19 Pandemic situation has led to a tremendous increase in the market demand of hand-sanitizers and hand-wash. FMCG manufactures are working overtime to meet it, but it is becoming increasingly difficult for them to do so.

To respond to this shortage, industries like Chemical Industry, Distilleries, and Perfumeries have started the unconventional production of hand-sanitizers.

Effect of Increasing Sanitizer demand on Pump Cost:

With the increase in demand for sanitizer, the packaging industry has been forced to up their game to produce dispensing pump bottles.

Customers around the world, find the use of dispensing pump to be more comfortable and useful than its counterparts. Due to the popularity of these pumps, companies are using it to package their following products:

·Liquid

·Foam

· Gel

It’s not just the FMCG that is bulk buying these high-cost pumps. It is equally popular among the manufacturers of other healthcare and skincare products.

The sudden demand for sanitizer is one of the most significant contributors to the increased cost of dispensing pumps over all the verticals and industries. Different viscosity of liquids works with different kind of pumps. If the dispensing pump does not work with the kind of product that the company is manufacturing, sales will be negatively impacted. Quality is undoubtedly essential when it comes to liquid packaging products. Higher quality packaging pumps cost significantly more. If an enterprise is willing to compromise on the packaging quality, there are several economical pumps available today. However, in the long run, it is never recommended to go for a low-quality product as that can leave a negative impact on the brand of the company.

Forecast for Packaging and Cost:

Fior Markets forecasted that the global hand sanitizer market is projected to grow from USD1.2 billion in 2019 to USD2.14 billion by 2017, at a CAGR of 7.5%.

The increase in the demand for hand-sanitizers and healthcare products has led the manufacturers of different body care solutions to work overtime to gain a competitive edge.

The manufacturers have started ordering more packaging units from the same packaging companies, who are already providing products to their competitors. The surplus in demand for packaging has increased the price of not only the dispensing pump, but the entire packaging industry offerings have also witnessed a tremendous price hike.

Some of the products for which the demand for packaging is increasing are:

1.Facial Skin Care Products

2.Hair Care Products

3.Baby Care Products

4.Fragrances

5.Serums

6.Health Care Products

7.Body Care Products

8.Pet Care Products, etc.

Road Ahead:

While buying lotion pumps, one must always primarily consider material, size, tube length, pump dosage, color, and lastly, cost.

The latest prediction suggests that the hand sanitizer market is expected to reach £4.43 billion by 2024. This will call for the packaging industry to provide the manufacturers with more dispensing pumps with the increasing demand of sanitizers. Not only sanitizers but other liquid healthcare products are expected to have accelerated market growth.

Experts also believe that the dispensing pump bottles market is expected to reach US$1.1 billion by the forecasted year of 2030. If the packaging industry can meet the rise in demand for pumps in the future while finding ways to make these pumps cost-effective, it will be a great benefit for all verticals and industry buyers.

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FullMoon Outfitters Sale! FMO Lunar Series Euro Czech Nymp Rod 10’ 3wt 4-pc Sensitive Tip Mod. Fast Action + Free Tippet Tenders and Tippet Rings

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New for 2019 is our Lunar Series of Euro Czech Nymph Rods that are packed with features usually limited to higher end rods. They feature a 4-pc 40 ton carbon fiber blank with a glossy grey finish and gloss maroon guide wraps; a cnc machined uplocking black aluminum reel seat; AAA grade cork handle; stainless […]

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Aircraft Landing Gear Market Development By Type, Platform, Application And Future Growth Prospect Till 2021

Increasing demand for new aircraft as a result of growth in air travel and the need for global connectivity are the major drivers in the global aircraft landing gear market. There is an increasing demand for lightweight aircraft since the past few years, as a result, the demand for lightweight landing gear is also increasing.

In addition, the increasing demand for Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) in military applications is further expected to drive the demand for aircraft landing gear from military aviation over the forecast period.

The global aircraft landing gear market is projected to grow from USD 9.71 Billion in 2016 to USD 13.14 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 6.23% from 2016 to 2021. The objective of this study is to analyze, define, describe, and forecast the global market based on type, platform, application, aircraft type, and region.

Based on application, the commercial aviation segment is expected to account for the largest market share of the global aircraft landing gear market during the forecast period. The commercial aviation segment consists of narrow body, wide body, very large body and regional transport aircraft. The increasing demand for new aircraft from regional airlines in the Asia-Pacific and Middle-Eastern regions is one of the key factors driving the global market for aircraft landing gear. Increasing air passenger traffic as a result of the growing affordability is creating a demand for new aircraft, in turn influencing positive market growth.

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“Among platform, the rotary wing segment of the aircraft landing gear market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2016 to 2021.”

Based on platform, the global aircraft landing gear market has been segmented into fixed wing, and rotary wing aircraft. The rotary wing segment is projected to grow at the fastest rate in the aircraft landing gear market during the forecast period. The growth in the rotary wing segment can be attributed to the increasing demand for helicopters from the military sector. Demand for helicopters can be attributed to the increasing application of helicopters for transport, emergency medical services, and special missions.

The North American region is estimated to lead the global aircraft landing gear market during the forecast period, owing to the technological advancements taking place in the aircraft landing gear and the presence of key aircraft manufacturers, such as The Boeing Company (U.S.), and Bombardier Inc. (Canada). Increasing aircraft orders from these manufacturers by the regional airline companies in the Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern regions is driving the North American aircraft landing gear market. Growing military modernization programs, which include increased procurement of advanced fighter jets, unmanned air vehicles, among others is also expected to drive the North American aircraft landing gear market during the forecast period.

Safran S.A. (France), Liebherr-International AG (Switzerland), CIRCOR International, Inc. (U.S.), Héroux-Devtek Inc. (Canada), UTC Aerospace Systems (U.S.), and Triumph Group, Inc. (U.S.), among others, are the key players operating in the global aircraft landing gear market.

Safran S.A. (France) is a leading player in the aircraft landing gear market and offers solutions for commercial, business, and military aircraft. In November 2015, Messier-Bugatti-Dowty, a subsidiary of Safran S.A. was awarded a ten-year contract from IAG (International Airlines Group), to provide overhaul services for Iberian Airlines. In this contract, the company will provide complete maintenance of landing gear for the Airbus A320 family of aircraft. In September 2014, Messier-Bugatti-Dowty, acquired Sabena technics’ with 50% stake in their 50/50 joint company Hydrep. Hydrep provides repair services for landing gear on helicopters, business, and regional aircraft.

Triumph Group, Inc. designs, manufactures, engineers, and repairs, landing gear retract actuators, actuators, accumulators, and electromechanical type systems at its Triumph Actuation Systems-Valencia, United States and Triumph Aerospace Systems - Seattle, United States factories. The company focuses on securing contracts and acquisitions to strengthen its position in the aircraft landing gear market. In March 2016, Triumph Actuation Systems-UK & IOM, subsidiary of Triumph Group, Inc. won a USD 500 million (approx.) long-term contract from Airbus S.A.S. (France) to continue manufacturing its landing gear actuation systems for A320neo and A320ceo programs. The landing gear actuation systems include valves, actuators & uplocks.

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