Defence in the Media: 2 October 2016

Today’s defence news includes coverage that construction work will start on the UK’s new nuclear submarines, calls for the military to do more in stopping migrants crossing the channel, drug...
Today’s defence news includes coverage that construction work will start on the UK’s new nuclear submarines, calls for the military to do more in stopping migrants crossing the channel, drug...
There is an interview with the Defence Secretary in today’s Daily Express, where he reveals that construction work will start on the UK's new nuclear submarines.
...report that the RAF’s Red Arrows display team are to fly at the Zhuhai air show in China as part of a 60-day tour of Asia to promote the “Best...
Today’s defence-related news includes the announcement that the RAF will be sending Typhoons to the Asia-Pacific region for Exercise Eastern Venture.
...NATO. The UK is not alone in its opposition to an EU army, with Poland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Lithuania and Latvia also expressing concerns over the plans. A Government spokesperson...
A range of defence stories feature in today’s media, including continued coverage of the Iraq Historical Allegations Team (IHAT) and the continuing conflict in Syria. IRAQ ABUSE CLAIMS The Daily...
...the Millies are back to salute another year of heroic service by the best armed forces in the world…our own. Now in their ninth year, the annual Sun Military Awards...
Today’s defence news includes further coverage of UK operations against Daesh, two years on from the start of the campaign. UK OPERATIONS AGAINST DAESH There is further widespread coverage of UK operations in Iraq and Syria on the two …
...to shoot down RAF jets with surface-to-air missiles on several occasions, but in vain. Reports add that RAF Tornado and Typhoon pilots have used flares - and skilful flying -...
Defence news today includes support from Prime Minister Theresa May to stop British troops being hounded through the courts on unfounded claims. IHAT Following the Prime Minister's meetings with Britain's Defence chiefs, broadcasters today highlight her view that 'every effort …
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