Defence news today includes the commissioning ceremony for HMS Queen Elizabeth and the Defence Secretary's comments on Daesh fighters
HMS Queen Elizabeth commissioned into the Royal Navy
The commissioning ceremony for HMS Queen Elizabeth is featured on the front pages of The Times and The Daily Telegraph. The ceremony, attended by Her Majesty The Queen, has also been covered in the Daily Express, Independent, The Sun, The Guardian, The Daily Star, Daily Mirror and Daily Mail.
The Press & Journal, Glasgow Herald and Dundee Courier commend the work done in Scottish dockyards to bring the 65,000 tonne vessel into existence. The News Portsmouth also reports how proud the city is to be home to HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said:
Today marks the start of a hugely significant chapter for the Royal Navy, and indeed the nation, as the future flagship is commissioned into Her Majesty’s fleet. It is an honour to witness the crowning moment of an extraordinarily busy year for the Royal Navy that has seen us name the second carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, cut steel on the first Type 26 frigates and launch the National Shipbuilding Strategy.
Our new aircraft carrier is the epitome of British design and dexterity, at the core of our efforts to build an Armed Forces fit for the future. For the next half a century both carriers will advance our interests around the globe, providing the most visible symbol of our intent and commitment to protect the UK from intensifying threats, wherever they may come from.
Defence Secretary comments on Daesh
There is further coverage on the Defence Secretary's comments on Daesh fighters in the Daily Mail, Independent, The Times, The Sun and the Daily Mirror. The Daily Mail piece includes comments from the Defence Secretary, saying that ‘the British public want to make sure that our streets are safe… and they are incredibly proud of our Armed Forces and the work they do.’
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