Defence in the Media: Friday 21 July

...a cutting-edge warship that will maintain our naval power with a truly global reach. Designed for a service life of at least 25 years, the Type 26 frigates will form...
Daily updates of how defence is reported in the UK media
...a cutting-edge warship that will maintain our naval power with a truly global reach. Designed for a service life of at least 25 years, the Type 26 frigates will form...
Today’s defence related news includes coverage of the extension of Op ORBITAL, continued investigation into the F-35 programme, reporting on the threat of drones and the announcement of two MOD contracts awarded to Carillion.
...Mail and The Scotsman report on the costs of the F-35 Programme. An MOD spokesperson said: The UK F-35 Programme is on time, on budget, offers the best capability for...
...take over the role of Lightning Programme Manager, said: The F-35 is the best aircraft I’ve ever flown. It is the most advanced multi-role fighter jet out there and the...
In today's defence related news there is further coverage of Op NORTHMOOR investigations of personnel in Afghanistan, reporting on The Sunday People's Save Our Soldiers campaign and speculation around the Type 26 programme.
In today's defence related news there is positive coverage of the Royal Navy's largest warship HMS Queen Elizabeth, criticism of the Ministry of Defence's approach to dealing with the media, and reporting on the announcement of contracts worth £120 million …
Today’s defence related stories includes coverage of the Defence Secretary’s announcements on opening the RAF Regiment up to women for the first time and new Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
Today's defence related news includes coverage of the Defence Secretary’s speech at the RAF Air Power Conference in London, the new Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier, the construction of the Type...
...infrastructure. In an interview on BBC Radio 4 Today programme this morning, General Rupert Jones described the targeting process used by the coalition as highly sophisticated. He added that the...
Today’s Defence related news includes coverage of the liberation of Mosul, inaccurate reporting of Operation Northmoor, the Saudi Arabia Judicial Review, and a report on the development of long-range enemy...