Protesters blockade Elbit Systems factory over Israel weapons supply
Nine activists attached lock-ons to block access to Elbit Systems' Staffordshire plant, citing the company's supply of military equipment to Israel.
Direct-action at the Staffordshire plant
Nine activists attached themselves to five lock-ons to prevent entry to the Elbit Systems factory in Staffordshire, England. The action was reported by Al Jazeera on 21 September 2026.
Group’s stated objective
A spokesperson for the direct-action group, identified as Silence Elbit Drones, said the blockade is intended to disrupt Elbit’s operations because the company supplies military equipment to Israel. The spokesperson, named Audrey Corno, described the aim as a protest against the company’s role in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Unverified aspects
The report does not provide independent verification of the number of participants beyond the nine mentioned, nor does it confirm any immediate impact on Elbit’s production. Details about any police response or arrests were not included in the source material.
Source & attribution
This report is based on www.aljazeera.com's original reporting published 21 Sept 2026. Claims attributed to officials or parties to a conflict have not been independently verified by TotalWar.live.
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