People Against Genocide Smash Military Satellites on Balfour Anniversary

People Against Genocide says three of its members entered Ultra Intelligence & Communications’ facility in Tring, Hertfordshire, in the early hours of November 2, 2026, and dismantled military equipment, including satellites. The three were arrested after allegedly causing extensive damage. The action coincided with the 109th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration. PAG identifies Ultra I&C as a supplier to UAV Tactical Systems, an Elbit Systems subsidiary, and says the company also works directly with the Israeli military. It points to Tring job listings and a 2024 data breach as evidence of the site’s manufacturing role and military ties, and says an earlier raid found satellites intended for Israel. The group has also targeted Ultra I&C locations in Maidenhead, Cambridge and Aberdeen.

PAG presents the raid as an effort to disrupt weapons supply and prevent Palestinian deaths. Its statement links the Balfour Declaration to the Nakba and ongoing displacement and violence, and accuses Britain and the United States of enabling Israeli military operations. It alleges that Ultra I&C and Elbit profit from weapons used against Palestinians, noting Elbit’s description of its products as “battle-tested” on Palestinians. PAG also condemns British arms shipments and surveillance flights, and says the government has criminalised opposition through arrests and counter-terrorism laws. The timing additionally marked one year since Palestine Action prisoners began a 73-day collective hunger strike. The account is presented by a media outlet that distributes press releases and action materials independently of protest groups.