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Defence in the media: Sunday 30 July 2017

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 30 July 2017 - Categories: Defence in the media, Events, Personnel

Today's defence news is dominated by coverage of the centenary of the Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele), with events taking place in Belgium this evening. There is also coverage of an increase in the reporting of sexual offences in the …

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Defence in the media: Friday 28 July 2017

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 28 July 2017 - Categories: Defence in the media, Reactive statements, Royal Navy

Today’s Defence in the media blog includes coverage of foreign Maritime Patrol Aircraft deployed to the UK and reports on plans to conduct a Freedom of Navigation Operation in the South China Sea.

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Defence in the media: Tuesday 25 July 2017

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 25 July 2017 - Categories: Defence in the media, Equipment, Ministerial comment

Today’s defence in the media blog includes coverage of the Defence Secretary’s visit to Britain’s new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth.

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Defence in the Media: 24 July 2017

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 24 July 2017 - Categories: Defence in the media, Personnel, Reactive statements
Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin with panel members Major Tim Peake and Ron Dennis at the first meeting of the new Defence External Innovation Advisory Panel. Crown Copyright.

Defence news today includes the first meeting of the newly-formed Defence External Innovation Advisory Panel, and reporting on British Army recruitment. Defence Innovation Panel World class innovators including astronaut Tim Peake and former McLaren Chairman Ron Dennis gathered at the MOD …

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Defence in the Media: 23 July 2017

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 23 July 2017 - Categories: Defence in the media

...get our submarine programmes right, that’s why we have established a new Director General Nuclear sponsor organisation and a new Submarine Delivery Agency. Annual report and accounts The Sunday Times...

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Defence in the Media: 22 July 2017

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 22 July 2017 - Categories: Defence in the media, NATO, Operations, Royal Navy
Defence in the Media. Crown Copyright.

Defence news today includes UK support in Afghanistan, and reporting from a Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer in the Black Sea. Afghanistan The Daily Mail writes that British troops in Afghanistan are being protected by a new weapon to counter drones. The …

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Defence in the Media: Friday 21 July

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 21 July 2017 - Categories: Defence in the media, Equipment, Personnel
The Defence Secretary cut steel on the first Type 26 frigate, which will be named HMS Glasgow.

...a cutting-edge warship that will maintain our naval power with a truly global reach. Designed for a service life of at least 25 years, the Type 26 frigates will form...

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Defence in the Media: Wednesday 19 July 2017

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 19 July 2017 - Categories: Defence in the media, Equipment, NATO, Operations

Today’s defence related news includes coverage of the extension of Op ORBITAL, continued investigation into the F-35 programme, reporting on the threat of drones and the announcement of two MOD contracts awarded to Carillion.

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Defence in the Media: Tuesday 18 July 2017

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 18 July 2017 - Categories: Defence in the media
Defence in the Media. Crown Copyright.

...Mail and The Scotsman report on the costs of the F-35 Programme. An MOD spokesperson said: The UK F-35 Programme is on time, on budget, offers the best capability for...

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Defence in the Media: Monday 17 July 2017

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 17 July 2017 - Categories: Defence in the media, Equipment, Ministerial comment, Personnel, Reactive statements
The Red Arrows at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2017, held at RAF Fairford between 14-16th July. Crown Copyright.

...take over the role of Lightning Programme Manager, said: The F-35 is the best aircraft I’ve ever flown. It is the most advanced multi-role fighter jet out there and the...

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