Defence in the Media: 17 May 2016
Of note for Defence news today is further reporting on the future of Libya, and coverage of a Royal British Legion campaign for veterans.
MOD News Team
Defence in the Media: 16 May 2016
...to be evacuated and a controlled explosion by Army bomb-disposal experts was carried out on the device. The papers write that the device turned out to be an ‘incredibly lifelike’...
Defence in the media: 15 May 2016
...Syria against Daesh. It is reported that the Spear 3 is expected to come into service with the UK’s new F-35B Lightning II stealth aircraft in 2025. Defence Secretary Michael...
Defence in the Media: 14 May 2016
...great pride in what has been achieved in Afghanistan – the terrorist threat has been reduced, helping to make the region more stable and the streets of Britain safer. Ship...
Defence in the Media: 13 May 2016
...saved her life when she fell ill at the Invictus Games in London. Invictus Games: Craig Preece (L) after picking up gold in the men's 1500 meter IT1. Follow us...
Team UK end Invictus Games on a high after taking 131 medals.
...Angelito Barbierato Gold Archery Open recurve Chris Macfayden Silver Archery Team - Novice recurve Martin Clapton Gareth Paterson Matthew Elliot Gold Archery Team - Open recurve Angelito Barbierato Chris Macfayden...
Defence in the Media: 12 May 2016
...billion (including inflation), with a contingency fund of £10 billion. We also expect that, once the new fleet of deterrent submarines come into service, the in-service costs of the UK’s...
Sport recovery in action: UK Invictus Games team reaches 129 medals on 3rd day
...Invictus Games are for wounded, sick and injured personnel and veterans and the semi-finals and finals end on Thursday. Fourteen nations are competing across 10 sports. The only medals left...
Defence in the Media: 11 May 2016
Of note for Defence news today is further reporting on yesterday's report into Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), and continued coverage of the Invictus Games in Orlando. RPAS The Telegraph carries a story following up yesterday’s report by the Joint Committee …
Invictus Games UK team takes home medals on the track, field and in volleyball on second day
...and veterans and the semi-finals and finals began on Monday (May 9). Fourteen nations are competing across 10 sports. It was a fantastic day for the competitors taking part in...