The UK Ministry of Defence says it holds information on correspondence with the European Defence Agency over Afghanistan, while the EU agency insists that no such records exist in its holdings.
UK MoD says it holds correspondence relating to Afghanistan war with EU defence agency. The EU agency says no such records exist
Thousands of veterans denied medical support over MoD refusal to acknowledge Lariam side-effects
The UK Ministry of Defence is accused of failing to recognise and properly document the long-term neuropsychiatric harm caused by the anti-malarial drug Lariam, leaving thousands of veterans misdiagnosed, unsupported, and unable to access treatment or compensation.
Silicon valley’s new front line: are US defence-tech firms exploiting Britain’s culture wars?
As far-right nationalism resurges in Britain, American defence-tech firms like Anduril and Palantir are exploiting patriotic imagery and political discontent to expand their influence, embedding themselves within the UK’s defence establishment and blurring the line between security, surveillance, and ideology.
Alcohol misuse, deaths and violence in the British Armed Forces – how out-of-control drinking in Estonia reveals wider concerns of UK armed forces
Alcohol misuse among British troops stationed in Estonia has led to a series of disciplinary incidents, deaths, and diplomatic tensions—exposing a systemic cultural issue within the British armed forces that undermines operational integrity and international trust.
British MoD admits its Kenya desk has not communicated with Kenyan authorities amid rape and murder claims against UK troops
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD)’s Kenya desk holds no records of communications with Kenyan authorities regarding ongoing inquiries into alleged misconduct by British soldiers stationed in the east African nation, AOAV has learnt.
UK court exonerates two in Saudi bribery case amid British government approval claims
Jeffrey Cook and John Mason have been acquitted in a case accusing them of bribing Saudi officials for defence contracts, after evidence suggested the UK and Saudi governments had sanctioned the payments.
British military deliberates: is releasing details of alleged war crimes to AOAV in public interest?
The UK Ministry of Defence delays releasing details on alleged war crimes by the UK military, citing a need to balance public interest and investigations, amidst AOAV’s call for transparency and accountability.
Betrayed and Forgotten? The plight of Afghan Special Forces facing deportation exposed
British Army members who advocated for Afghan special forces now facing deportation to the Taliban claim their efforts were ignored by the Ministry of Defence, raising questions about the UK’s commitment to its allies.
UK government faces legal challenge over MOD refusal to detail civilian harm
The upcoming tribunal challenging the UK Ministry of Defence’s refusal to disclose details on civilian casualties in Iraq and Syria marks a crucial moment for military transparency, with Airwars advocating for openness akin to that of the US and Dutch governments.
Widespread ‘toxic’ and ‘hostile’ culture at UK’s Ministry of Defence: senior women speak out
In an unprecedented move, sixty senior women at the UK’s Ministry of Defence have exposed a pervasive culture of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse in a detailed letter, demanding immediate action.