Defence in the Media: Monday 15 October 2018

Today’s media reports on a revolutionary new landing method by an F-35 on the carrier, an MOD report warning of future threats and the Type 31e programme. F-35 rolling landing...
Today’s media reports on a revolutionary new landing method by an F-35 on the carrier, an MOD report warning of future threats and the Type 31e programme. F-35 rolling landing...
Today's defence related news includes a report on Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson's statement on the Armed Forces' policy towards drugs, and the rate of obesity within the military. Army Drugs policy The Mail on Sunday reports on the Defence Secretary's …
Todays defence related news includes coverage of the fourth Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference and reporting that the UK has paused flying of some F-35s. F-35 inspections Various outlets including The Sun, Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph report that …
Today’s defence related news includes coverage of a photo of Tommy Robinson and a group of soldiers. Image of Tommy Robinson The Mirror, Independent, Telegraph and Daily Record report on the Army's investigation following the publication of an image which featured …
...of deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan for ex-service personnel. The Telegraph carries comments from senior author Professor Simon Wessley, of King’s College, who says it would be wrong to say...
Today’s defence-related news includes reporting on a new £1 billion deal to support Royal Navy operations, coverage of Exercise Saif Sareea, and a story by the Mail On Sunday that incorrectly suggests ex-service personnel are being approached to return to …
Today’s defence-related news includes further reporting on legacy issues in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland veterans The Daily Express and The Herald both carry separate stories about legacy issues in Northern Ireland. A Government spokesperson said: It is only due to …
Top stories in today's defence-related coverage include the exposure of Russian cyber attacks, the new Army physical employment standards and a look at how Sandhurst offers opportunities to exceptional people from throughout society.
Blog Today’s defence related news includes coverage of the UK sending military aid to Indonesia following the earthquake and the first British soldiers deploying with Japanese troops. Military aid to Indonesia Lat night, the Defence Secretary announced that the UK …
Today’s defence related media includes further reporting on the first F-35 Lightning fighter jets landing on Britain’s new aircraft carrier.
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