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Defence in the Media: 31 October 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 31 October 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
A look back at The Army Freestyle Kayaking competition at the Cardiff International White Water centre in Cardiff, Wales. Crown Copyright.

Defence news today includes reporting on the situation in Syria and contracts for Challenger 2 tanks. Syria On its front page The Times reports that President Putin will launch a full-scale military assault on the Syrian city of Aleppo as early as this week, …

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Defence in the Media: 30 October 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 30 October 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media, Personnel
Visit to RAF Cranwell by the Secretary of State for Defence the Right Honourable Michael Fallon MP. He is seen here preparing for a flight in a Grob Tutor training aircraft with 3 Flying Training School.

A variety of Defence stories are featured in today's news, including civil service and armed forces pay, and the armed forces use of fitness apps. BONUSES The Sun reports that...

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Defence in the Media: 29 October 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 29 October 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

...two years by Britain’s security services. RAF JETS The Scotsman, The Independent, The (Glasgow) Herald and the Daily Record all report that military jets were scrambled from RAF Coningsby and...

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Defence in the Media: 28 October 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 28 October 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
Minister Harriett Baldwin announced a £131.5 Million support contract for the RAF's long range Sentinel surveillance aircraft.

In defence news this morning, there is reporting that UK Armed Forces personnel will begin operations to help train the Libyan Coastguard today, and of a £131m support contract for RAF Sentinel aircraft that will secure around 160 jobs.

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Defence in the Media: 27 October 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 27 October 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

...drones to Estonia, with France and Denmark also contributing troops. Coverage also includes RAF Typhoon aircraft being committed to the NATO Southern Air Policing mission to offer reassurance to the...

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Defence in the Media: Wednesday 26 October 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 26 October 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media, Operations

In defence media today there is coverage of recent RAF strikes against Daesh. The winners of the Army photographic competition winners have also been announced. RAF Strike Update The Sun reports that RAF jets and drones have destroyed 46 Daesh targets over …

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Defence in the Media: 25 October 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 25 October 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media, Ministerial comment, Operations
Reserve and Regular Military Working Dog Squadrons Exercise together in Germany. Members of the Reserve's, 101 Military Working Dog Squadron (101 MWD Sqn), along with their Regular colleagues from 102 Military Working Dog Squadron, 1st Military Working Dog Regiment (1 MWD Regt) have today completed their final training task together in Germany. Exercise CHIRON ALLIANCE, where members from across the Regiment came together to test their military skills, was a Squadron level exercise to test the units infantry and soldiering skills as well as their dog handling skills in a testing environment, both for themselves and their animals. Photographer; Mr Dominic King Army Press Office Germany

...train the moderate opposition in Syria. Sky News, BBC News and various online outlets also say at least 58 cadets and guards have been killed after militants attacked a police...

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Defence in the Media: 24 October 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 24 October 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
Red Arrows take to the skies for their first ever display in China

The battle for Mosul remains the key talking point in defence news this morning.

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Defence in the media: Sunday 23 October 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 23 October 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

Today’s defence-related media coverage includes the news that Britain will send nearly 30 troops to bolster NATO’s mission in Kosovo.  NATO Kosovo force The Independent, The Sunday Mirror, and The People, report that nearly 30 British troops will be sent to …

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Defence in the Media: Saturday 22 October 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 22 October 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

...ships near our waters we will man-mark them every step of the way. We will be watching as part of our steadfast commitment to keep Britain safe. IHAT The Times,...

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