Defence in the media: Tuesday 17 October
![Navy ships participating in NATO Response Force (NRF) exercise Brilliant Mariner 2017 sail in formation in the Mediterranean.](https://modmedia.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/142/2017/10/171008-FRAN-0485V-547-620x414.jpg)
...on the ground with the support of the Coalition. Read the latest in the fight against Daesh here. Storm Ophelia There is continued coverage of Storm Ophelia hitting Ireland last...
...on the ground with the support of the Coalition. Read the latest in the fight against Daesh here. Storm Ophelia There is continued coverage of Storm Ophelia hitting Ireland last...
Today's defence news includes speculation that future Red Arrow's jets could be built overseas and the inspiring story of an Afghan former interpreter who lost both legs and his left arm in an explosion whilst on patrol with 1 SCOTS …
...Queen Elizabeth is a once in a generation historical event. To be the first to fly off the carrier, to have a front row seat, would be an absolute privilege....
Today's defence related news includes the announcement that RAF Squadrons will receive battle honours for the valuable role played in Iraq and Libya. RAF Battle Honours The Sun and the...
News of the RAF's campaign against Daesh and proposed workforce reductions from BAE Systems dominate defence news this morning. CAMPAIGN AGAINST DAESH The Daily Express reports that RAF warplanes are...
Today’s defence related news includes coverage of yesterday’s launch of a partnership on mental health between the MOD and the Royal Foundation.
...and looking at how we best spend our rising defence budget to protect our country. No decisions have yet been made and at this stage, any discussion of the options...
...the face of intensifying threats, we are contributing to the cross-government review of national security capabilities and looking at how we best spend our rising defence budget to protect our...
Defence news today includes reporting that off-duty British soldiers provided support to those affected by the Las Vegas attack. Las Vegas There is reporting in print and broadcast media today that six off-duty members of the 1st Queen's Dragoon Guards rushed …
Today’s defence-related news includes coverage of yesterday’s RAF Quick Reaction Alert and the rededication of the Second World War Fusilier’s grave 74 years after his death.
The Defence in the Media blog is now closed. All future media updates and responses may be found on the official MOD Twitter account.