The Ajax programme shows how a mix of weak governance, politicking, industrial dependency and institutional optimism allowed a deeply flawed defence project to limp on with minimal corporate consequence, even as safety failures mounted and accountability drained away.
Why did the Ajax Programme result in so little corporate consequence, and what does this reveal about systemic weaknesses in UK defence procurement and oversight?
UK reportedly has sent Israel thousands of military items despite export bans
UK trade data reveals British firms exported thousands of military items to Israel after a government-imposed arms export suspension, raising concerns over oversight and compliance with international law.