Today’s defence related news includes coverage of Better Defence Estates and the Royal Marine sniper to stopped a £40 million drug run.
NATO
The Telegraph reports that Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon will warn NATO to spend more or risk losing US support at his upcoming Brussels summit. The piece repeats the Minister’s words earlier this month that “other countries would get up there and meet the 2 per cent target.”
Better Defence Estates
The Daily Record features an op-ed from Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon on the recent announcement that 56 MOD sites will be sold to build 55,000 homes. The piece leads on the quote “I want better for today’s soldiers”. The Telegraph praises the announcement as a “silver lining” and visits housing developments completed after previous MOD land sales.
You can read more about the MOD's Better Defence Estate Strategy here.
Remembrance
There is widespread coverage of yesterday’s Armistice Day activity, with The Star leading on Prince Harry’s attendance at a ceremony in Staffordshire. Many papers feature those who have died in service.
Royal Marine sniper
There is coverage of the Royal Marine sniper who stopped a £40 million drug run in the Caribbean. The Herald reveals that the sniper is based at Faslane, and quotes 34 Commando Commanding Officer Colonel Jock Fraser. In the Sun, Jeremy Clarkson praises the skill of the sharp shooter.
You can read more about the Royal Navy’s intervention here.
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