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Defence in the media: The prosecution of Soldier F
A planned protest over the prosecution of Soldier F, who is accused of killing two people on Bloody Sunday, is the focus of defence coverage in the media today.
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Defence in the media: Sunday 19 August 2018
Today’s defence related news includes claims that WW2 shipwrecks in Indonesia and Malaysia are being plundered, the UK contribution to European defence and the UK & France’s defence relationship in the Sahel. WW2 shipwrecks The Mail on Sunday splash with …
Defence in the media: Saturday 11 August 2018
Today’s defence-related news includes coverage of compensation claims from the Cyprus Emergency. Cyprus claims The Daily Express has published a story about a veteran who served in Cyprus in the 1950s and 60s, at the time of the Cyprus emergency, where …
Defence in the Media: 1 August 2018
Defence news today includes an update on RAF strikes against Daesh, and reporting on former military personnel who served in Northern Ireland. RAF air strikes The Daily Mirror today updates on air strikes carried about by the RAF against Daesh in Iraq …
Defence in the media: Sunday 17 June 2018
Today's defence news features reports on the 24/7 Mental Health Helpline and Northern Ireland legacy. 24-hour Mental Health Helpline The Mail on Sunday report on the 24/7 mental health helpline that was announced in February. It has had 538 calls since …
Defence in the Media: 14 May 2018
Defence news today includes Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson's announcement that the Ministry of Defence is investing £2.5 billion in Britain's submarine building projects.
Defence in the Media: 18 August 2017
Defence news today includes reporting on the Snatch Land Rover used in Iraq. Snatch Land Rover There is widespread coverage in the media today that families whose relatives lost their lives in Snatch Land Rover vehicles used in Iraq have …
Defence in the Media: 3 July 2017
Defence news today includes further coverage of a multi-billion pound contract to start building the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 Frigates, and reporting in relation to historic allegations in relation to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Type 26 There …
Defence in the Media: 22 June 2017
Today’s defence related news includes the announcement that the Ministry of Defence has awarded a £135million contract to provide facilities to support the new fast jets at RAF Marham. F-35 Lightning Marking an important milestone in the UK’s F-35 Lightning …
Defence in the media: Friday 10 March 2017
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.