Defence in the Media: 27 February 2017

...it makes sense to build a strike missile launcher into its design that enables a flexible choice of weapons throughout its service life. The Mk41 Vertical Launch silo provides the...
...it makes sense to build a strike missile launcher into its design that enables a flexible choice of weapons throughout its service life. The Mk41 Vertical Launch silo provides the...
Top defence stories today include continued coverage of operations in western Mosul, where the RAF are providing close air support to Iraqi Security Forces; the announcement of an £8million investment in unmanned air systems; criticism of the Royal Navy’s Type …
Defence-related news today includes a £1.7bn upgrade to Scottish bases, British troops in Estonia, and the death of Royal Marine Owen Wilson.
Defence news today includes reporting about the RAF striking British jihadists fighting for Daesh. RAF strikes On its front page the Daily Mail reports that RAF pilots have been taking out British jihadists plotting UK terror attacks from bases in Syria and Iraq. An MOD …
In today's defence news, the Army's head of all combat troops has spoken out in support of the LGBT community, whilst a group of female British soldiers plan to ski across the Antartica.
Today’s defence-related news includes the announcement of a £25m training facility at BAE Systems. The Royal Marines, currently conducting Arctic training in Norway, were also treated to a spectacular view...
Today’s Defence News includes coverage of a new defence contract with Qioptic, the Munich security Conference and the Iraqi Army’s attempt to retake western Mosul from Daesh control. IDEX ANNOUNCEMENT...
...Sunday Telegraph and the Observer write that the US vice-president Mike Pence has stated America’s “unwavering” support of NATO, but that members should meet their pledge to spend more on...
Defence news today includes further coverage of the Munich Security Conference, which was attended by Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon.
Defence news today includes reporting on the new Ministry of Defence and Foreign Office joint international defence engagement strategy, the NATO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Brussels, and military mental health.
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