Defence in the media: 4 March 2015
Defence spending Speculation continues over UK defence spending. The Times writes that, according to new analysis by the UK National Defence Association, a failure to spend at least 2% of...
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Defence in the media: 3 March 2015
Air near miss The Daily Mirror and other regional media outlets have offered stories relating to an Air Proximity report from last year and much of the commentary has been sensationalised.
Defence in the media: 2 March 2015
Op Honours There has been widespread continued coverage of the awards given to service men and women in last week’s Operational Honours list. The Sunday Telegraph, The Sunday Times, The...
Defence in the Media: 27 February 2015
...provide new strike fighters; more surveillance aircraft; hunter killer submarines; two new aircraft carriers; the A400Ms transport aircraft and the most advanced armoured vehicles – all of which will keep...
Defence in the Media: 26 February 2015
...meritorious service of all three services across the globe. Amongst them were Lance Corporal Joshua Leakey, 27, of the Parachute Regiment, who has been awarded the Victoria Cross, the premier...
Defence in the Media: 25 February 2015
...spokesperson said: As part of the Armed Forces Covenant, this Government has committed to making sure veterans get special treatment, when appropriate, and are not disadvantaged by their service. We...
Defence in the Media: 24 February 2015
...Captain Tom Sawyer and Corporal Danny Winter were clearing Taliban compounds in central Helmand when the incident happened in 2009. Follow us on Twitter and don't forget to sign...
Investing in the Royal Air Force - Philip Dunne MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State and Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology
On Sunday I represented the UK at the latest contract signing to enhance capability of the Eurofighter Typhoon. This prompted me to set out the context of this latest £165...
Defence in the Media: 23 February 2015
...support over the next 10 years which will provide new strike fighters; more surveillance aircraft; hunter killer submarines; two new aircraft carriers; the A400Ms transport aircraft and the most advanced...
Investing in the Royal Navy – Philip Dunne MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State and Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology
...models So today’s contract announcement reflects just how successful we have been in breaking free from the past and forging a new and better path for Defence procurement. What does...