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Defence in the Media: 15 April 2017
Defence news today includes Royal Navy frigate HMS Sutherland escorting two Russian warships near the UK coastline, and news that £22.7m of LIBOR funding has been awarded to support older veterans.
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Defence in the Media: 25 January 2017
Defence news today includes further coverage around Trident, as well as reporting on Army recruitment.
Defence in the Media: 16 January 2017
Of note for Defence today is news from the Defence Secretary that two million people have been freed from Daesh in 2016.
Defence in the Media: 5 January 2016
Defence headlines today include coverage of a new contract for a Laser Directed Energy Weapon, and continued reporting on the RAF's role in the campaign against Daesh.
Defence in the Media: 31 December 2016
Defence news on the final day of 2016 includes coverage of the Queen's New Year Honours list, with focus placed on Army cadet Jeremiah Emanuel and his volunteering work in London.
Defence in the Media: 28 December 2016
Defence news today includes coverage of the Japanese Prime Minister's visit to the US Naval Base at Pearl Harbour, and reporting on funding for the Armed Forces. Pearl Harbour Broadcast news today included coverage of the visit by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe …
Defence in the Media: 1 December 2016
Defence news today includes reporting that Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced proposals for better compensation for soldiers. Better Compensation Several newspapers, including the Daily Mail, The Telegraph and The Times report that the Defence Secretary will today announce a consultation on proposals to pay compensation to …
Defence in the Media: 26 November 2016
Defence news today includes the Defence Secretary's visit to Portsmouth Naval Base to see further preparation for the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers. Portsmouth The Portsmouth News reports on Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon's visit yesterday to Portsmouth Naval Base, following on …
Defence in the media: Tuesday 8 November 2016
Today’s coverage of defence news includes yesterday’s announcement from the Defence Secretary on the Defence Estate. A Better Defence Estate There is widespread coverage of yesterday’s announcement from Defence Secretary Michael Fallon on the Defence Estate. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon …
Defence in the Media: 7 November 2016
Of note for Defence in today’s news is coverage of the beginning of the operation aimed ultimately at re-taking Raqqa from Daesh. Raqqa Newspapers today cover the start of the initial operation to retake Raqqa from Daesh after a US-backed …