The real problem is that civil servants within the MOD have become an extension of the current party.
Spin is alive and well in MOD MB, as is the repeated mantra of denials regarding anything negative.
It must be said that not all Civil Servants lie when instructed to do so, but I acknowledge it is becoming increasingly common - so much so that even the CS unions will not take up cudgels in support of staff placed in this position. Contrast that with their unstinting support for those committing less serious offences, like fraud. (In fact, one could argue fraud is no longer an offence, given a long series of rulings on the subject by, surprise surprise, Ministers).
The trouble is, and I hope fellow CS read this, these political masters (both politicians and senior Civil Service) won't always be there to help you. Eventually, you will be isolated, and the record will show YOUR name at the bottom of the correspondence, or briefing. It's called maladministration, and remains a dismissible offence. The tide will turn.