Defence in the media: 17 March 2015
Prince Harry After initial speculation several days ago, Prince Harry has confirmed that he will be leaving the army after a 10 year career in which he experienced two tours...
Operations
Defence in the media: 16 March 2015
...and women last year alone on more than 300 commitments in 50 countries. Since 2010 we have delivered sustained contributions to operations most notably in Afghanistan, including the successful transfer...
Defence in the media: 13 March 2015
...Afghanistan 2001 to 2014, at St Paul’s Cathedral today (Friday 13 March). They joined members of the Armed Forces, veterans, the Next of Kin of deceased personnel, representatives of military...
Defence in the media: 12 March 2015
Ebola There is widespread coverage that a female Army medic has tested positive for the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone. Public Health England, the Department of Health, the Ministry of...
Defence in the media: 10 March 2015
...danger. Image of the day Every year on the second Monday in March, 53 countries join together in celebration of the links they share as members of one diverse and...
Defence in the media: 9 March 2015
Defence spending Discussion around the level of defence spending over the next Parliament continued to attract media coverage over the weekend and into the start of this week. A report...
Defence in the media: 6 March 2015
...to join the march, occurring next Friday, which will honour the 453 individuals who lost their lives in the 13-year conflict. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: Those who served in...
Defence in the media: 3 March 2015
Air near miss The Daily Mirror and other regional media outlets have offered stories relating to an Air Proximity report from last year and much of the commentary has been sensationalised.
Defence in the media: 2 March 2015
Op Honours There has been widespread continued coverage of the awards given to service men and women in last week’s Operational Honours list. The Sunday Telegraph, The Sunday Times, The...
Defence in the Media: 26 February 2015
...meritorious service of all three services across the globe. Amongst them were Lance Corporal Joshua Leakey, 27, of the Parachute Regiment, who has been awarded the Victoria Cross, the premier...