Defence in the media: 18 March 2015
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...The UK government is supporting the government of Bahrain in its reform programme, including work to help Bahrain strengthen its human rights and justice sector. We welcome the progress Bahrain...
...The UK government is supporting the government of Bahrain in its reform programme, including work to help Bahrain strengthen its human rights and justice sector. We welcome the progress Bahrain...
Prince Harry After initial speculation several days ago, Prince Harry has confirmed that he will be leaving the army after a 10 year career in which he experienced two tours...
...and women last year alone on more than 300 commitments in 50 countries. Since 2010 we have delivered sustained contributions to operations most notably in Afghanistan, including the successful transfer...
...Afghanistan 2001 to 2014, at St Paul’s Cathedral today (Friday 13 March). They joined members of the Armed Forces, veterans, the Next of Kin of deceased personnel, representatives of military...
...- and no prospect of a European army. French Air Strikes The Times and Sky News Online are today reporting that France has overtaken Britain as the second biggest contributor...
Defence spending The future of the UK’s defence spending continues to generate news coverage today. The Financial Times has splashed on a story, followed by The Daily Mail, claiming that...
...danger. Image of the day Every year on the second Monday in March, 53 countries join together in celebration of the links they share as members of one diverse and...
Defence spending Discussion around the level of defence spending over the next Parliament continued to attract media coverage over the weekend and into the start of this week. A report...
...to join the march, occurring next Friday, which will honour the 453 individuals who lost their lives in the 13-year conflict. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: Those who served in...
Defence spending Speculation over defence spending remains a prominent story, today taking a new angle. Colonel Bob Stewart MP has called for the joint chiefs to sacrifice their careers over...
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