Video ‘shows activists vandalising site with alleged links to Israeli military’

Footage has been posted online appearing to showing pro-Palestine activists vandalising a factory near Edinburgh with alleged links to the supply of military equipment to Israel.

The incident at Bruntons Aero Products facility in Musselburgh allegedly took place “in the first hours of 2026”.

The video, which was posted on X on January 1, shows masked figures using a sledgehammer and fire extinguisher to smash computer and assembly line equipment, and throwing computer monitors across an office.

One shot shows a figure spray-painting the words “There’s only one way this ends” on the side of a piece of machinery.

The post accompanying the video reads: “Scottish pro Palestine activists vandalised an Edinburgh area factory linked to the F35 program in the first hours of 2026.

“The pro Palestinian group broke into the Bruntons Aero Products facility in Musselburgh, damaging CNC machines, servers, and computers.

“Graffiti left at the site read ‘There’s only one way this ends’.

“The group said Bruntons was targeted for supplying Leonardo, which produces laser targeting systems for F35 jets and military equipment used by Israel.”

According to its website, Bruntons is “a specialised manufacturer of machined components and mechanical cable assemblies”.

The website adds: “We supply direct to all levels of the aerospace supply chain, servicing our customers prototype, serial production and spares requirements.”

The break-in comes after similar incidents in October at the Edinburgh offices of aerospace firm Leonardo UK and security firm Securitas.

In a widely-reported statement, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.35am on Thursday January 1, 2026, officers received a report of a break-in and damage at a premises on Eskmills Road, Musselburgh.

“Inquiries are ongoing.”

Bruntons Aero Products has been approached for comment.