Defence in the media: 29 May 2016
Of note in the newspapers today, it is reported that RAF jets have launched six times to intercept 17 Russian aircraft in just over a week.
Daily updates of how defence is reported in the UK media
Of note in the newspapers today, it is reported that RAF jets have launched six times to intercept 17 Russian aircraft in just over a week.
A variety of Defence related stories are covered in today’s media
Today’s news of interest for defence includes reports of a First World War submarine reportedly being found off the coast of Sardinia and protected status being given to war graves at the centenary of the Battle of Jutland.
Items of relevance to defence in the media today include reports that an ‘alliance’ of Syrian Kurdish and Arab fighters has begun a campaign to drive Daesh militants from land north of Raqqa in Syria
The prescription of anti-malarial drugs to the Armed Forces by the MOD is the top story of Defence interest this morning.
Today’s media summary covers the death of the Taliban’s leader in a US airstrike, MOD contracts and training, and an Army compensation claim.
Of note for Defence today is reporting about a new contract for the training of Armed Forces helicopter pilots, and articles looking at the UK's support to Afghanistan. Babcock The Daily Telegraph reports that Babcock has been awarded a £400m deal to train …
This morning’s news is dominated by reports that the search continues for the EgyptAir flight that disappeared over the Mediterranean yesterday. It is widely referenced that the RAF and Royal Navy are helping with the search for the missing plane.
A variety of Defence stories feature in today's news, including the RAF's interception of Russian jets, Service Accommodation and Virtus body armour.
Today’s Defence related coverage includes reporting on RAF Typhoons intercepting Russian aircraft as part of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission and UK gifting to Kurdish fighters in Iraq.