Defence in the Media: Friday 22 September 2017
![After HMS Ocean's arrival in the Caribbean, Wildcat and Merlin Mk 3 Helicopters from 845 and 847 Naval Air Squadron, of the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) conduct deck landing and winching practice. Crown copyright.](https://modmedia.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/142/2017/09/MD170038285-620x331.jpg)
...planned and has not suffered engine problems’, the paper has published a letter from the First Sea Lord: Sir As head of the Naval Service I owe it to...
...planned and has not suffered engine problems’, the paper has published a letter from the First Sea Lord: Sir As head of the Naval Service I owe it to...
Today’s defence-related news includes coverage of the UK campaign against Daesh, a correction printed in the Daily Telegraph regarding HMS Ocean, and speculation over possible future inquiries by the Iraq...
News of potential medals for the campaign against Daesh features prominently in the media today, following the Defence Secretary's visit to the Middle East.
...delighted to have been able to sign today with Qatar’s Defence Minister, this Statement of Intent on the purchase of 24 Typhoon aircraft by Qatar. This will be the first...
Today’s defence related news includes reports that the Defence Secretary and his Qatari counterpart, Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah, signed a Statement of Intent concerning Qatar’s proposed purchase of 24 Typhoon aircraft, continued coverage on Operation Ruman in the Carbbean …
...deploy up to 1,000 personnel from across the three services to provide security at sites across the UK. This will free up extra armed police to patrol the streets and...
Defence news today includes the activation of Operation Temperer and confirmation that Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach has been elected as NATO's next Chairman of the Military Council. Operation Temperer There is widespread reporting …
Today’s defence related media reports on the Royal Navy fleet and Russian military exercise Zapad.
Today’s defence related media continues coverage of the UK response to Hurricane Irma, major Russian military exercise Exercise Zapad, a contract worth up to £55 million for 56 innovative bomb...
There is continued broadcast and print media coverage of the UK response to Hurricane Irma, the EU Security Paper and the trial of two soldiers charged with terror offences for their alleged membership of a banned neo-Nazi group.
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