Pro-Palestine activists occupy Martin-Baker factory in the UK

Pro-Palestine activists affiliated with the “People Against Genocide” organization entered the premises of a Martin‑Baker factory in the United Kingdom, temporarily halting production at the aerospace component manufacturer. The occupation, which took place on Thursday morning, involved a small group of demonstrators who entered the site, displayed banners calling for an end to the conflict in Gaza, and announced their intention to draw attention to the company’s role in supplying ejection seats for military aircraft used by various armed forces.

Authorities responded by dispatching police to the location, and the activists were subsequently escorted out without incident. Martin‑Baker, a long‑standing supplier of safety equipment to the defense sector, issued a statement affirming its commitment to lawful operations and indicating that the incident would be investigated. The event follows a series of protests across Europe targeting firms linked to the defense industry amid heightened public scrutiny of the Israel‑Palestine war. No injuries were reported, and the factory is expected to resume normal activity after a brief security review.