PALESTINE ACTION activists defied police repression today and continued their relentless campaign against a drone factory operated by Israel’s largest arms firm.

Activists locked themselves onto the gates in front of UAV Engines in Shenstone, Staffordshire, to prevent the production of drone engines.

The firm is a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, a major supplier to the Israel Defence Forces.

Parts made by the firms have been linked to Israel’s onslaught in Gaza, including the murder of seven aid workers in April.

Palestine Action said: “These activists have made clear in Staffordshire today: Elbit are the criminals. Those resisting Elbit’s role in genocide will not relent.” 

UAV Engines reported its first-ever operating loss last year, with activists attributing it to the group’s relentless campaign.

The protest follows counter-terrorism police raiding and arresting 10 more activists from the group last week.

Currently there are 22 Palestine Action political prisoners detained in Britain.