在澳洲杭特地区爆发抗议活动, 超过85万澳元政府支持的武器工厂在2027年开工, 抗议从煤炭转向军事生产。 Protests erupt in Australia’s Hunter region over a $850M government-backed weapons factory set to open in 2027, opposing the shift from coal to military production.

澳大利亚亨特地区开始了一周的抗议活动, 抗议新加坡纽卡斯尔机场附近一家价值8亿5千万美元的联邦政府支持的武器工厂, A week of protests has begun in Australia’s Hunter region over a $850-million federal government-backed weapons factory near Newcastle Airport, set to open in early 2027 with Kongsberg. Newcastle的Demilitarise Newcastle积极分子反对从煤炭转向武器制造,认为这破坏了可再生能源目标,并将该项目称为“从煤炭转向武器 ” 。 他们针对的是国防工业部长帕特·康罗伊(Pat Conroy)等政客以及将生产导弹的Astra Aerolab等场址。 Activists from Demilitarise Newcastle oppose the shift from coal to weapons manufacturing, arguing it undermines renewable energy goals and calls the project a “transition from coal to weapons.” They are targeting politicians like Defence Industries Minister Pat Conroy and sites including the Astra Aerolab, which will produce missiles. 有关F-35部件从RAAF威廉敦基地运往以色列的报告引起了关注,虽然政府说这些部件为美国公司洛克希德·马丁所拥有。 Concerns were raised by reports of F-35 parts shipped from RAAF Base Williamtown to Israel, though the government stated they were owned by U.S. company Lockheed Martin. 抗议者说该项目未经公众同意就将该地区变成一个军事枢纽,拒绝接受“谋杀机器”的标签。 政府维护工厂将创造就业机会,不储存炸药,并支持经济多样化。 Protesters say the project turns the region into a military hub without public consent, rejecting the label of a “murder machine.” The government maintains the factory will create jobs, store no explosives, and support economic diversification. 至少计划再举行三场抗议, Conroy的办公室确认和平抗议的权利, At least three more protests are planned, with Conroy’s office affirming the right to peaceful protest while urging respect and nonviolence.