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Defence in the Media: 7 May 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 7 May 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
The heats for wheelchair basketball at the Invictus Games 2016 have begun, with the UK team in action in Orlando, Florida. The UK team of wounded, injured and sick personnel and veterans beat New Zealand 17:2 in the first heat on Friday. The team included serving personnel from the Army and Navy. The UK then beat the Netherlands 14:2 in the second heat. More than 500 athletes from 15 countries have gathered in Orlando for the second Invictus Games, which officially start on Sunday. Crown Copyright.

Of note for Defence news today is reporting about HMS Illustrious and further coverage around the situation in Syria. HMS Illustrious Short articles are carried in The Telegraph and The Sun reporting that HMS Illustrious, the former aircraft carrier, is to be sold for scrap …

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Defence in the Media: 6 May 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 6 May 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

Today’s news includes reporting on an air strike on a refugee camp in Syria and the papers continue to write about Afghan interpreters.

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Defence in the Media: 5 May 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 5 May 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

In today's items of interest for Defence there is reporting on Sky about UK and US drone operations against Daesh, while BBC Radio 4’s Today reported from the US aircraft...

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Defence in the media: 4 May 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 4 May 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

...who are fighting Daesh near Mosul. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: Make no mistake - Iraqi forces have Daesh on the back foot and are retaking territory, hitting its finances...

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Defence in the Media: 3 May 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 3 May 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

...speculate on future uses as we continue with further trials and development. SOMALIA The Guardian reports on the announcement that British troops have arrived in Somalia as part of efforts...

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Defence in the Media: 02 May 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 2 May 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

...a generous redundancy package in recognition of this service, we have a permanent expert team based in Kabul. They assist with relocations within Afghanistan and, where necessary, relocation to the...

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Defence in the Media: 1 May 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 1 May 2016 - Categories: Uncategorized

...language. 71 Engineer Regiment players celebrate a 4-1 win over the current Northern Ireland Army Reserve Champions 152 (North Irish) Regt RLC in the final of the Reserve Cup Final...

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