Defence in the Media: 2 April 2017
A variety of stories feature in today’s media, including the Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon on the Andrew Marr show, UK troop deployments to Eastern Europe, and the RAF's 99th birthday.
A variety of stories feature in today’s media, including the Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon on the Andrew Marr show, UK troop deployments to Eastern Europe, and the RAF's 99th birthday.
Broadcast news this morning includes further updates on the attack on Westminster, as police say they believe Khalid Masood acted alone. There is also further reporting of the situation in Mosul, E-Bluey and Royal Navy submarines.
Defence news today includes further coverage of HMS Ocean's return to the UK after six months on operations, and reporting on the situation in Mosul.
While media has continued to be dominated by the terrorist attack in Westminster on Wednesday, there was widespread coverage of news that the Taliban have retaken Sangin in Afghanistan.
Today's defence news includes an interview with General Rupert Jones and a trial of a British Army veteran who served in Northern Ireland. General Rupert Jones Interview The Daily Express and The Sun report Coalition deputy commander Major General Rupert Jones’ comments that …
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 news today includes Scots soldiers in Kenya, Gurhkas presented with medals, and the appeal of Sergeant Alexander Blackman.
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.
The unveiling of the Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial by Her Majesty the Queen leads Defence news today.