Today’s defence related news includes the announcement that the RAF Red Arrows will visit the Middle East next month.
RAF Red Arrows to visit the Middle East
The Sunday Times, The Sunday Express, Scotland on Sunday, and BBC News Online report that the Red Arrows will visit Kuwait next month as part of a tour across the Gulf to promote the UK’s long-standing relations there. The articles note that this will bolster international relations, demonstrating that the UK is open for business. The outlets report that the Defence Secretary is visiting Kuwait to review the campaign against so-called Islamic State.
Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon, said:
“This historic Red Arrows tour will be a visible demonstration of UK engagement across the globe, flying the flag to promote Britain in important capitals through the GREAT campaign.
“Kuwait is a vital partner. I will be looking to strengthen our military relationship with more frequent joint exercises and I will be reviewing the next steps in the campaign against Daesh with commanders at the Coalition’s headquarters in Kuwait.”
Read more about the announcement.
Image of the day
At the time, The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) were in Greece on Exercise SPRINGHAWK.