Today's Defence news is dominated by coverage of Remembrance Sunday.
REMEMBRANCE
The Chief of the Defence Staff, Sir Stuart Peach appeared on this morning’s BBC One Andrew Marr show to discuss his thoughts about Remembrance Sunday and a variety of other topics. You can watch the full interview here.
There is also widespread coverage of Remembrance Sunday. The Mirror, reports that the Prime Minister believes Remembrance Sunday should honour forces fighting Islamic State as well as war dead. The BBC have also broadcast Remembrance Services from around the country, including their traditional coverage from the Cenotaph.
NATO SECRETARY GENERAL COMMENTS
The Observer carries an article from NATO’s Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on NATO's future relationship with the US.
ARMED FORCES CHARITY BANNED
The Mail on Sunday splashes that a military charity has been banned from collecting donations amid growing concerns that rogue fundraisers are pocketing millions of pounds intended to help wounded war veterans. Support The Heroes was dramatically closed down on the eve of Remembrance Sunday after it was exposed for allegedly misleading the public over how much money it gives to good causes. Two more military charities are also being investigated after failing to pass on to veterans the vast majority of money they collected. The Mail’s editorial praises the Charity commission for making full use of its powers to crack down on charities which are suspected of misleading donors.
RUSSIAN SUBMARINES
The Sun speculates that multiple nuclear-powered Russian submarines are being hunted off the UK coast.
A Royal Navy spokesman said:
It’s our long-standing policy that we don’t comment on submarine operations. As part of our £178bn equipment plan the UK has a range of assets to patrol our seas.
IMAGE OF THE DAY
Position image was shot from was the roof of the FCO.
HM The Queen laid a wreath at the monument, followed by other senior members of the Royal Family, thenThe Rt Hon Theresa May MP, Prime Minister, laid a wreath on behalf of the Government followed by other political representatives, commonwealth representatives and Defence Chiefs.
Serving detachments from the Armed Forces marched to the Cenotaph in Whitehall where they formed a hollow square for the nations most solemn annual event.
After the ceremony a march past the Cenotaph took place involving veterans and members of civilian associations. This year HRH The Prince of Wales took the Salute at Horse Guards Parade. Accompanying him was his Equerry, Captain Matthew Wright. Also in attendance, the Secretary of State for Defence, the Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon MP and Air Marshal David Walker CB CBE AFC MA RAF (Retired), the National President of the Royal British Legion.
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