Daily updates of how defence is reported in the UK media
Today’s media reports on the first F-35 Lightning fighter jets landing on the deck of the United Kingdom’s new aircraft carrier, making history and marking the beginning of more than half-a-century of ‘Carrier Strike’ operations. F35 deck landings Royal Navy …
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 …
Today’s defence related news includes coverage on military pensions. Former RAF officers pension The Sun and the Daily Mail report on former RAF officer, Samantha McConnell. The Sun was informed yesterday that the Secretary of State for Defence had overturned the …
Today’s defence related news includes coverage of the Royal Irish Regiment being presented with new Colours and an FOI on alcohol use among service personnel. Royal Irish Regiment BBC News, ITV News, Forces Network and the Belfast Telegraph report on HRH The Duke of …
...Telegraph reports that the Defence Secretary has sent a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin by becoming the first Western minister outside of Ukraine to visit Marinka in the east...
...Defence Minister Stuart Andrew announced at DVD18 yesterday. The Army intends to make an initial purchase of over 500 Boxer vehicles, and the Defence Minister yesterday announced that British suppliers...
Defence news today includes coverage of the £5bn deal for the UK to supply Qatar with Typhoon and Hawk aircraft and the conclusion of the Court Martial on the death of three reservists in 2013. Qatar export deal The Financial …
Defence news today includes further reporting on the MOD's development of leading drone and robot technology to test for chemical agents.
Defence news today includes reporting on cutting-edge robots and drones being developed to test for chemical agents and UK Government support for veterans. Project Minerva Project Minerva is covered by a number of newspapers, including The Telegraph, The Times, The …
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 …
