Defence in the media: 18 March 2015
British naval base in Bahrain The Independent has reported that the government will face a major legal challenge over a new Royal Navy base inBahrain following accusations that Britain sacrificed...
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Defence in the media: 17 March 2015
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...
Defence in the media: 16 March 2015
...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...
Defence in the media: 13 March 2015
...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...
Defence in the media: 12 March 2015
Ebola There is widespread coverage that a female Army medic has tested positive for the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone. Public Health England, the Department of Health, the Ministry of...
Defence in the media: 11 March 2015
...best value for money for the taxpayer. Travel is an essential part of MOD business, either to MOD sites across the UK and overseas or to hold meetings with Government...
Defence in the media: 10 March 2015
...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 in the media: 9 March 2015
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...
Defence in the media: 6 March 2015
...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 in the media: 5 March 2015
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...