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Defence in the media: 8 June 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 8 June 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media, Operations, Reactive statements

Today's defence news includes reports that hundreds of troops are taking part in a Nato exercise in Poland, as well as stories on Trident and service accommodation. EXERCISE ANAKONDA The...

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Defence in the Media: 6 June 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 6 June 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
Gunners from Army Reserve unit 101 (Northumbrian) Regiment Royal Artillery and 1 Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (1 RHA) exercising in Otterburn Ranges in the North of England. Pictured is a Multi Launch Rocket System (MLRS). Crown Copyright.

Of note for Defence today are reports about a UK peacekeeping deployment to South Sudan and claims about operations in Syria.

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Defence in the media: 4 June 2016

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

...spokesperson said that the full report will be most easily accessed online. A government spokesperson said: We are currently considering these issues and how best to ensure that those directly...

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Reaction to conclusion of Pte Cheryl James inquest

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 3 June 2016 - Categories: Breaking News, Personnel, Reactive statements

...another way, an Army where a talented young woman like Cheryl James would have thrived and excelled. Follow us on Twitter and don’t forget to sign up for email alerts....

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Defence in the Media: 3 June 2016

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

Today’s defence news blog covers the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Private Cheryl James, suggestions that more UK troops could be sent to Afghanistan and aid drops...

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Defence in the Media: 2 June 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 2 June 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
Pictured: 10 Invictus Games medals won by Nerys Pearce. The All Party Parliamentary Group for the Armed Forces hosted a reception at the Palace of Westminster for the Invictus Games athletes. Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans, Mark Lancaster gave a speech, then MP's gave tours of the Palace. The UK team of the Invictus Games 2016 enjoyed a reception at the House of Commons today following their triumphant performance at the second Games in Orlando, Florida. The UK team of wounded, sick and injured personnel and veterans came home from the US with 131 medals - 49 gold, 46 silver and 36 bronze. A total of 108 athletes made up the UK team and they participated in all 10 sports that featured in this year’s Games. Beginning with a grand opening ceremony on Sunday May 8, 14 nations competed at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney resort. The Games were launched by Prince Harry in London in 2014, inspired by his time in the Army. He attended every day of the second games and presented a number of medals.

A variety of defence related stories are covered in today’s media, including Iraq, the Invictus Games, and areported near miss involving RAF Typhoons. Invictus Games The Daily Express and The...

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Defence in the Media: 1 June 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 1 June 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

...Image of the day National Commemoration of the Centenary of the Battle of Jutland - Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery on the Island of Hoy. Standard Bearers and Royal Marines march...

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