Today's defence news includes RAF Typhoons deploying to Estonia and the Defence Secretary's visit to Oman.
RAF Typhoons sent to Estonia
News outlets including The Sun, Daily Express, Daily Mirror and Daily Star report this morning that RAF Typhoons have deployed to Estonia. Following the end of their deployment on NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing South in Romania, a pair of RAF Typhoons deployed north to Estonia yesterday in support of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon said:
Since last year’s Warsaw Summit, the UK is stepping up its commitment to NATO, nowhere more clearly than in the Baltic States. NATO’s presence on land, sea and air is vital to secure peace and prosperity. We are there, standing shoulder to shoulder with our allies in the face of any potential threats thereby demonstrating our unwavering commitment to the security of Europe.
Defence Secretary strengthens defence ties with Oman
The Scotsman, The Herald (Glasgow), Times of Oman, Muscat Daily, Oman Tribune and Gulf Daily Online all report on Sir Michael Fallon's visit to Oman. Outlets cover the news that the Defence Secretary signed a multimillion pound deal to develop the Duqm Port, giving the UK a maritime base east of Suez.
Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon, said:
This agreement ensures British engineering expertise will be involved in developing Duqm as a strategic port for the Middle East, benefiting the Royal Navy and others. Oman is a longstanding British ally and we work closely across diplomatic, economic and security matters. Our commitment to the Duqm port project highlights the strength of our relationship.
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