racedo, the thread title is the sub-title (found on the rear cover) of David Hill's new book "Breaking the Military Covenant". I hope I am not misrepresenting Lordflasheart's OP in saying that the thread is about that book and, inter-alia, UK Military Airworthiness (or the lack thereof). It is not, with respect, about more general shortcomings in the modern world, its governments, its arms salesmen, and those who die as a result of their joint incompetence and malevolent designs.
Let us unite to slay this one dragon at least. Your many dragons are acknowledged but they in turn can only be slain one at a time. A thousand mile march begins with one step (quite catchy that, I wonder if anyone else has ever said it?).
BTW, David Hill's book is available now as Lordflasheart states. It can be obtained from various outlets, often for less than the usual South American one. Google is your friend!