Defence in the Media: 4 January 2017
The death of Lance Corporal Scott Hetherington leads this morning's defence news.
Breaking News
Breaking news and comment from the Ministry of Defence
Defence in the Media: 16 November 2016
In defence news this morning, there is reporting on Royal Navy missile systems.
Private Conor McPherson has died
It is with great sadness that the MOD can confirm that Private Conor McPherson from The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland died while taking part in a night live firing exercise on Monday 22nd August 2016 …
Reaction to conclusion of Pte Cheryl James inquest
A coroner has recorded a conclusion of suicide at the inquest into the death of Private Cheryl James.
Report sheds light on UK's veterans
The size and characteristics of the UK’s Armed Forces veteran population have been set out today in a landmark Ministry of Defence report. ‘Annual Population Survey: UK Armed Forces Veterans residing in Great Britain, 2014’ is the first Government statistical …
MOD statement following death of soldier in Brecon
We are sad to report the death of a soldier following an incident in Brecon, Wales, earlier today.
Breaking news: Court martial verdict
An Army spokesperson said:
Bulford dig unearths archaeological treasure trove
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has uncovered prehistoric monuments, Anglo-Saxon graves and military features from WW1 and WW2 during pre-development works on MOD land in Bulford, Wiltshire, which is earmarked for 227 new Army family homes
RAF Red Arrows to fly over Pride in London
The Red Arrows will fly over Pride in London for the first time at this year’s parade in a show of support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and LGBT Armed Forces personnel.
Breaking news: Conclusion of Lynx helicopter crash inquest
A coroner has recorded a narrative conclusion at the inquest into the death of five British servicemen who died when a Lynx helicopter crashed in Afghanistan on 26 April 2014.