Defence in the Media: 29 June 2016
Today’s news blog includes coverage of the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme and reports that trainee soldiers could be called on during a major terrorist incident.
Today’s news blog includes coverage of the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme and reports that trainee soldiers could be called on during a major terrorist incident.
Today’s news blog includes coverage of Type 26 warships and reports from over the weekend that an Army captain will be stripped of his Military Cross. Warships The Sun speculates that the Ministry of Defence has “gone back” on a …
Today’s news blog includes coverage of F-35, Libya and a disciplinary case facing a lawyer who has pursued cases against Armed Forces personnel.
Of note for Defence news today is a visit by HRH The Prince of Wales to see Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in Scotland. HMS Prince of Wales Scottish media, including Daily Star Scotland, Scottish Daily Express and Scottish …
Today’s news blog looks at the future of Defence Business Services and internet access on merchant ships.
Of note for Defence news today is a visit by HRH The Prince of Wales visiting HMS Prince of Wales in Scotland HMS Prince of Wales There is coverage in the Scottish media today that Prince Charles has visited the …
Of note for Defence news today includes reporting around the situation in Libya, and the role of Daesh in the conflict. Libya The Sunday Times reports that as many as 20 British jihadists are fighting in Libya with Islamist groups, including Daesh. …
In today's Defence media there is reporting on flights for widows of servicemen killed in the Falklands conflict.
The final resting place of a RAF Wellington Bomber wireless operator has been recognised after his grave was identified almost 75 years after his aircraft was shot down.
Today's items of interest for Defence include reports on the safe passage of a Chinese warship through the Channel.
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