Defence in the Media: 16 April 2016
...present in the run up to and throughout DSEI 2015. They had free and totally unrestricted access to all exhibitors in order to undertake checks that all equipment, services, documentation...
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Bulford dig unearths archaeological treasure trove
...the Army Basing Programme (ABP). In total, the MOD is planning to invest more than £1 billion in the area which will provide about 1000 new homes for Service families,...
Defence in the Media: 15 April 2016
...soul songs at less formal occasions. Colour Sgt Richard Cregan, the Permanent Staff Instructor, said: It’s fantastic to welcome all kinds of talented musicians to our ranks. Musician Jones brings...
Defence in the Media: 14 April 2016
Of note for Defence news today is further coverage of the situation in Libya, and reporting on the Army's new reserve recruitment campaign. Libya Articles in The Sun and Mirror follow up reporting that the UK could send 1,000 soldiers to Tripoli to help …
RAF Red Arrows to fly over Pride in London
...are now among the most inclusive workplaces for LGBT employees and will support Pride in London. Squadron Leader David Montenegro, Red 1 and Team Leader of the Royal Air Force...
Defence in the media: 13 April 2016
...that Mr Curnow was posted to Helmand province in March 2013 after just turning 18. IMAGE OF THE DAY Exercise Griffin Strike: British airborne infantry have practised urban operations alongside...
Defence in the Media: 12 April 2016
...The Portsmouth News and BBC South both report on the new line of Pacific 24 boats that are being made by BAE in Portsmouth. The reports state that the new...
Defence in the media: 11 April 2016
There is reporting about Syria, Libya and an SAS veteran in today's media items of note for Defence. Syria A package on Sky News looks at the desperate situation in...
Defence in the Media: 10 April 2016
Of note for Defence news today is further coverage of the Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq war, and reporting of US warnings about the threat of Daesh. Chilcot inquiry The Sunday Telegraph claims that British ‘spies’ will start next week to edit …
Defence in the Media: 9 April 2016
![ADMIRAL SIR PHILIP JONES REFLECTS ON NAVY’S BRIGHT FUTURE AS HE TAKES OVER AS FIRST SEA LORD FROM ADMIRAL SIR GEORGE ZAMBELLAS Pictured - Admiral Sir George Zambellas right and Admiral Sir Philip Jones. The torch of Naval leadership today [Friday April 8] changed hands as Admiral Sir Philip Jones took over as Britain’s senior sailor and his predecessor, Admiral Sir George Zambellas, stepped down after 35 years’ serving his nation. In the great cabin of the world’s oldest commissioned warship, HMS Victory, Admiral Zambellas formally handed over command of more than 30,000 men and women, nearly 90 warships, nuclear submarines and support vessels, the helicopters and jets of the Fleet Air Arm and the elite Naval infantry of the Royal Marines to the man who has overseen the day-to-day operations of the Royal Navy since 2013 as its Fleet Commander. During his three-year spell in charge, Admiral Jones will oversee the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth’s entry into service. Her sister ship, HMS Prince of Wales, will begin sea trials and the world’s most advanced fifth generation jet aircraft, the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter, will operate from a Royal Navy ship for the first time.](https://modmedia.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/142/2016/04/FX160087029c-620x688.jpg)
In a quieter day for Defence news, outlets cover yesterday’s launch of the RAF’s Quick Reaction Alert, as well as the Chilcot inquiry. QRA A number of papers and online...