Defence in the media: 14 March 2017
...of paramount importance. We don’t discuss our security measures. F35 The Daily Express writes about a Pentagon report on the F35. An MOD spokesperson said: We are committed to the...
Defence in the media
Daily updates of how defence is reported in the UK media
Defence in the Media: 16 March 2017
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Defence in the media, Equipment, Ministerial comment, Personnel, Reactive statements, Royal Navy
Defence news today includes further focus on the case of Sergeant Alexander Blackman, as well as reporting on the Defence Secretary's announcement of a better deal for taxpayers, with the lowering of the rate for single source contracts.
Defence in the media: 13 March 2017
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Defence in the media, Exercises, Ministerial comment
Top defence stories today include coverage of Scottish soldiers on exercise in Kenya and the withdrawal of the e-bluey service at the end of the month.
Defence in the Media: 12 March 2017
...withdrawing the E-Bluey service. An MOD Spokesperson said: The welfare of our people is very important to us and we’re committed to making sure they can keep in touch with...
Defence in the Media: 11 March 2017
...A variety of papers report the final flight of the last Royal Navy Lynx helicopter in service. ‘Flight 208’ returned to its base at Yeovilton, Somerset, after nine months operating...
Defence in the media: Friday 10 March 2017
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Today’s defence related news includes coverage of yesterday’s unveiling of the Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial by Her Majesty The Queen, and the naming of HMS Forth.
Defence Secretary's message on the Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial unveiling
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Today’s unveiling of a memorial outside the Ministry of Defence in London is a moment of huge significance. On the banks of the Thames a mighty stone monument will stand in silent commemoration of our campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan. …
Defence in the Media: 9 March 2017
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The unveiling of the Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial by Her Majesty the Queen leads Defence news today.
Defence in the Media: 7 March 2017
...recognised, attendance at Thursday’s unveiling must be representative in nature. It is right that each of those groups commemorated is represented - including current serving personnel, bereaved families, veterans (including...
Defence in the Media: 6 March 2017
...has said that security services have prevented 13 potential terror attacks since 2013. This comes as the police have launched a new campaign to get the public to contact the...