...read our full response here: https://modmedia.blog.gov.uk/2015/06/22/breaking-news-uk-responds-to-latest-nato-defence-spending-figures/ Migrant crisis The story that HMS Bulwark is to be replaced by HMS Enterprise is carried in The Times, which says that the “much...
...over £160 billion on our kit to keep Britain safe. That includes new strike fighters; more surveillance aircraft; hunter killer submarines; two aircraft carriers; and the most advanced armoured vehicles....
Items of interest to Defence in today’s news include promotion of tonight’s Panorama programme on reporter Tom Martienssen’s experience after being trapped with a team of British Army Gukhas halfway up Mount Everest when the earthquake hit in April.
...year from its launch and into the next decade. And next year we will once again offer four Typhoons to protect Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Mr Fallon discussed this announcement...
...power, diplomacy and engagement, to help weaker countries build stronger institutions and law enforcement, and to promote women’s rights. It means using smart power, our better-focused development budget, on conflict...
...breakfast discussion with CDS and the three military chiefs yesterday. The article says the tone of the discussion was cordial. Meanwhile, the Wall St Journal Europe reports that the Defence...
...yesterday. A joint UK-India statement on the incident, by Brigadier Martyn Gamble, Commander 160th Infantry Brigade and Headquarters Wales and Brigadier Rajesh Kumar Jha, Military Adviser, High Commission of India...
...says Able Seaman William McNeilly will not face court martial, but has been discharged as his “services are no longer required”. After serving on HMS Victorious earlier this year, the...
...strike in Yemen. According to reports, his death was announced by the AQAP group in an online video. His successor was named as military chief Qasim al-Raymi. US Marines The...
...of how we can deliver our national security strategy most effectively and efficiently. It will seek out the best of innovation from the private sector. It will be positive and...
