An administrative error led the UK Ministry of Defence to exclude nearly 30 types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from its annual equipment inventory, sparking concerns over the accuracy and management of military assets.
UK Ministry of Defence under scrutiny for omitting thousands of drones in annual inventory
Who oversees the SAS? AOAV praises the APPG on Modern Conflict’s report ‘Accountability and Oversight of UK Special Forces’
The report advocates for enhanced parliamentary oversight and accountability of UK Special Forces in response to concerns over the ‘no comment’ policy and the absence of external scrutiny.
Collecting and Sharing Data on Explosive Weapons Use
A Prerequisite for understanding impact, informing change and implementing the Political Declaration
The surprising reality of British Armed Forces Fatalities and the growing concern of suicide rates: a report citing AOAV data in the Express
The declining number of combat-related deaths in the UK Armed Forces reveals a growing concern over suicide rates, as mental health challenges emerge as a critical modern threat for military personnel.
Explosive Violence in February 2023
In February 2023, Action on Armed Violence recorded 2,155 deaths and injuries from 469 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 53% (1,133) of the deaths and injuries recorded.
Questions raised as research finds UK armed forces charities sitting on reserves of £275 million
UK’s largest military charities holding assets of £1.4bn and unrestricted reserves of £275m raise concerns over hoarding cash, with questions being raised over the best ratio of reserves to income and recent donations to military charities, while the Charity Commission warns about charity with big reserves may provoke resentment if it seeks more funds.