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Defence in the Media: 5 July 2017

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This morning's news includes award-winning Navy photographers and the British Army tackling elephant poaching in Gabon.

THE PEREGRINE TROPHY

This morning's Daily Telegraph, as well as The Times, features striking imagery of the award-winning photographs from last night's 2017 Peregrine Trophy awards for Navy photographers.

The Peregrine Trophy dates back to 1961 and is named after the HMS Peregrine Royal Naval Air Station in Sussex. The award’s primary purpose is to encourage the production of eye-catching, powerful imagery to demonstrate Royal Navy and Royal Marines operations.

Today's 'Image of the Day' won the Global Operations Award.

BRITISH ARMY TACKLE ELEPHANT POACHING

UNILAD have posted a video focusing on the British Army's training in Gabon to tackle elephant poaching. Troops are increasing the tracking capabilities of local park rangers to protect elephants from poachers in the illegal wildlife trade.

https://www.facebook.com/uniladmag/videos/2837320649624309/

CADET ABUSE ALLEGATIONS

Following last night's BBC Panorama programme, outlets including the Daily Telegraph report on claims about sexual abuse allegations relating to the cadets.

An MOD spokesperson said:

Child sexual abuse is an abhorrent crime, and we have robust procedures in place to protect cadets. This includes all adults who work with children undergoing mandatory security and background checks, rigorous disclosure procedures and regular safeguarding training. We encourage anyone who has been a victim, or knows someone who has, to report it to the police.

IMAGE OF THE DAY

Global Operations Award 2017, awarded to the best single image that is judged to create the most impact portraying the Royal Navy’s global maritime responsibilities. Pictured is a Commando Helicopter Force Merlin Mk3 helicopter and HMS Scimitar, a Scimitar Class Fast Patrol Boat, conducting reassurance and demonstration of UK sovereignty in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters. Crown copyright.
Global Operations Award 2017, awarded to the best single image that is judged to create the most impact portraying the Royal Navy’s global maritime responsibilities. Pictured is a Commando Helicopter Force Merlin Mk3 helicopter and HMS Scimitar, a Scimitar Class Fast Patrol Boat, conducting reassurance and demonstration of UK sovereignty in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters. Crown copyright.

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