In defence news this morning, there is reporting on Royal Navy missile systems.
Harpoon Missiles
There is coverage in The Times, The Sun and The Telegraph about the Harpoon missile system on Royal Navy warships.
A Royal Navy spokesperson said:
All Royal Navy ships carry a range of offensive and defensive weapons systems. Backed by a rising defence budget and a £178 billion equipment plan, upgrade options to all our weapons are kept under constant review.
IHAT
The Telegraph reports on yesterday's select committee hearing with the head of IHAT, Mark Warwick.
An MOD spokesperson said:
Our Armed Forces are rightly held to the highest standards and credible serious allegations of criminal behaviour must be investigated. An independent investigation is the best way to make sure that innocent personnel are not dragged through international courts without cause, leaving the door open to a lengthy, and costly public inquiry.
Image of the Day
![HMS Ocean during Joint Expeditionary Force (Maritime) (JEF[M]) in the Mediterranean.She is shown with Apache, Merlin and Chinook helicopters embarked. This year’s major task group deployment, to the Mediterranean and Middle East, demonstrates the Royal Navy’s enduring ability to deploy highly effective and combat-capable maritime forces anywhere in the world. Crown copyright.](https://modmedia.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/142/2016/11/45161050-620x496.jpg)
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