The Department of Defence has confirmed that it has no plans to block Israeli drone and weapons manufacturers from entering tenders for future contracts, with funding already put aside to pay for drone services for next year. State purchase order data shows the department paid out €4.5 million to Aeronautics Defence Systems Ltd between 2014 and 2023. It also paid out €2.64 million to Elbit Systems Land Ltd during this period. Military equipment made by both firms, their parent companies or subsidiaries have been used directly in Gaza. The latest death toll from the Strip is close to 39,000 people,…

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