Defence in the media: Saturday 18 March 2017
Today’s defence related media coverage includes news of British troops arriving in Estonia, as part of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence.
Today’s defence related media coverage includes news of British troops arriving in Estonia, as part of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence.
The Queen's reopening of the National Army Museum and reports that Phil Shiner has declared bankruptcy lead today's defence news.
Defence News today includes coverage of British troops due to deploy to Estonia, the F35 and Exercise Askari Storm.
Defence news today includes further focus on the case of Sergeant Alexander Blackman, as well as reporting on the Defence Secretary's announcement of a better deal for taxpayers, with the lowering of the rate for single source contracts.
Defence news today includes Scots soldiers in Kenya, Gurhkas presented with medals, and the appeal of Sergeant Alexander Blackman.
Top defence stories today include coverage of Scottish soldiers on exercise in Kenya and the withdrawal of the e-bluey service at the end of the month.
Today’s defence related news includes an update on Mosul with Iraqi forces continuing to push forward in the city.
A number of Defence stories feature in today’s media, including preparations for the arrival of the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers at HMNB Portsmouth, and the last flight of the Lynx.
Today’s defence related news includes coverage of yesterday’s unveiling of the Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial by Her Majesty The Queen, and the naming of HMS Forth.
Today’s unveiling of a memorial outside the Ministry of Defence in London is a moment of huge significance. On the banks of the Thames a mighty stone monument will stand in silent commemoration of our campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan. …
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