Defence in the media
Daily updates of how defence is reported in the UK media
The publication of the Chilcot report dominates this morning’s news both in broadcast and in the papers. There are also reports about the refitted RAF Voyager that is set to provide transport to the Royal Family and senior Government Ministers.
Today’s Defence news includes widespread reporting on the publication of the Chilcot Report tomorrow, coverage of the House of Commons Defence Committee (HCDC) report on Russia and reporting on calls for Trident to be replaced. Defence Committee Russia BBC Radio 4 Today ran …
Today’s blog looks ahead to the publication of the Iraq Inquiry and the forthcoming Nato summit, as well as the tragic events in Iraq on Saturday night.
Today’s front pages carry reports from yesterday’s Somme commemorations.
Defence in the media – Friday 1 July 2016 Today's news items of interest for Defence include reports marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme and confirmation that the UK will extend its training mission in support …
There are several reports in today’s Defence-related news about the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. BBC Radio 4 played music from the vigil rehearsals, Sky spoke to veterans’ grandchildren and BBC News used imagery from Thiepval to preview the commemorations. There is also reporting on the arrival …
Today’s news blog includes coverage of the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme and reports that trainee soldiers could be called on during a major terrorist incident.
Today’s news blog includes coverage of Type 26 warships and reports from over the weekend that an Army captain will be stripped of his Military Cross. Warships The Sun speculates that the Ministry of Defence has “gone back” on a …
Of note for Defence news today is a visit by HRH The Prince of Wales to see Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in Scotland. HMS Prince of Wales Scottish media, including Daily Star Scotland, Scottish Daily Express and Scottish …
Today’s news blog looks at the future of Defence Business Services and internet access on merchant ships.