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Defence in the Media: 26 January 2017

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Today’s defence-related news includes coverage of the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force man-marking the Admiral Kuznetsov as she passed through UK waters.

Kuznetsov 

There has been widespread coverage of the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force response to the Admiral Kuznetsov, including articles in the Telegraph, the Sun, the Daily Mail, The Mirror, the Guardian and the Scotsman. Coverage reflects that HMS St Albans kept watch of the Russian carrier and its support vessels as it passed close to UK waters on its way home from operations in Syria.

Army

The Telegraph and The Sun report the court martial of Brigadier Charles Beardmore, referencing that he is the most senior officer to appear before a court martial in 65 years, and that Brig Beardmore has admitted breaking rules when claiming money for his sons’ school fees.

Image of a RAF Typhoon with HMS St Albans seen here in the foreground, with the Russian Warships Petr Velikiy (centre) and the Admiral Kuznetsov (background).

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