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Defence in the Media: 24 January 2018

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Today's defence-related media is led by a feature on the F-35 Lightning jet as the RAF begins its centenary year, and news of a Modernising Defence Programme.

 

RAF100: F-35 TO "BECOME THE SPEARHEAD" FOR CARRIERS

The Financial Times reports on the RAF in its 100th year. The piece focuses on the arrival of the F-35, leading with commentary on the retirement of the Tornado next year and delivery of the F-35 to UK to “become the spearhead” for the aircraft carriers.

MODERNISING DEFENCE PROGRAMME

Today's papers, including The Sun, Telegraph and The Times, report that a Modernising Defence Programme will take place separately to the National Security Capability Review.

The Defence Secretary will be providing further details in the near future.

IMAGE OF THE DAY

A pair of F-35B's, Lightning II jets of the Royal Air Force and USMC flying over the east coast of England. Crown copyright.
A pair of F-35B's, Lightning II jets of the Royal Air Force and USMC flying over the east coast of England. Crown copyright.

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