UK media fails to disclose defence sector links in nearly 60% of cases

Military-Industrial Complex, Conflict of Interest, Media Bias(aoav.org.uk)view on HackerNews
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Author: XzetaU8

Date: 6/4/2026

Article Summary:
A report by Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) reveals that nearly 60% of retired senior British military figures quoted in the media on defence and security matters have undisclosed commercial interests in the defence industry.