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?
The Armed Forces on trial: how Britain’s military has evaded scrutiny and accountability
A series of reports by Action on Armed Violence reveals that Britain’s military justice system is mired in secrecy, impunity, and institutional evasion, with elite units shielded from scrutiny, whistleblowers silenced, and the Ministry of Defence systematically resisting accountability.
MoD’s transparency hits 5-year low amid FOI stonewalling
Britain’s defence ministry faces growing criticism for its increased secrecy and lack of accountability.
Tribunal challenges UK Ministry of Defence’s transparency on civilian casualties in military campaigns
The Ministry of Defence faces legal scrutiny for insufficient oversight and transparency in monitoring civilian casualties in its military operations against Islamic State.