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Defence in the Media: Thursday 27 September 2018

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Airborne sappers from 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment have parachuted into an exercise designed to test their readiness to serve as part of the Air Assault Task Force, the British Army’s airborne rapid reaction force

Today’s media features further reports on former RAF officer Samantha McConnell following the urgent intervention of Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson to reverse the decision on whether her children would receive her pension. Former RAF officer's pension Samantha McConnell has been …

Defence in the Media: Sunday 16 September 2018

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Defence news today includes reporting on private healthcare for service personnel. Private healthcare The Mail on Sunday today reports that the MOD has spent money on medical procedures for service personnel at private healthcare clinics. The People also reports on this issue, with …

Defence in the media: Thursday 13 September 2018

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RFA Mounts Bay on standby in the Caribbean as Storm Isaac made its way towards the region.

Today’s Defence-related news includes coverage on the fight against Daesh in Syria and investigations into veterans who fought in Northern Ireland. Campaign against Daesh Major General Felix Gedney, who has just completed a year as Deputy Commander of the US-led …

Defence in the media: Tuesday 4 September 2018

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British Troops standing alongside their EUFOR counterparts at the parade marking the opening of Exercise Quick Response in Bosnia.

This week’s defence related news includes coverage of Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson’s visit to Afghanistan and a new suicide prevention booklet. Defence Secretary visit to Afghanistan Coverage of the Defence Secretary's visit to Afghanistan continued on Sky News broadcasts, The Independent, …