Defence in the Media: 30 October 2016
A variety of Defence stories are featured in today's news, including civil service and armed forces pay, and the armed forces use of fitness apps. BONUSES The Sun reports that...
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Defence in the Media - 15 October 2016
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Defence in the media, Equipment, Operations, Personnel
...brings together 40 industry partners and international allies to showcase the latest in remote technology. Over 50 aerial, surface and underwater Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS) are taking part in a...
Defence in the Media: 6 October 2016
...The Daily Mail front page heavily features an image of a young Syrian girl ‘who shames world over Aleppo bloodbath’ as she holds a sign that reads: Please Assad, Putin,...
Defence in the Media: 7 September 2016
Today’s defence-related coverage leads with news of yesterday’s announcement that thousands of hectares of MOD land are being released for new homes to be built. Land sales There is coverage,...
Defence in the media: 1 September 2016
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Today’s defence-related news includes coverage of UK support to a Danish-led maritime operation to remove chemical weapons materials from Libya. Libya The Daily Telegraph reports that a Royal Navy ship...
Defence in the Media: 24 August
...North Rhine Westphalia state. Saudi Arabia There is continued reporting in The Guardian about Oxfam’s call for more transparency about UK weapons exports arrangements with Saudi Arabia. A government spokesperson...
Defence in the Media: 22 August 2016
...Pokémon Go virtual characters are present on military bases and that fans of the smartphone game may attempt to access secure locations. An MOD Spokesperson said: Members of the public...
Defence in the Media: 23 July 2016
...headquartered in Scotland will be the first in the UK to offer ground close combat roles to women. According to the article, the Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry (SNIY), based...
Battle of the Somme: 100 years since the capture of Bazentin Ridge
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The Battle of the Somme, fought between July and November 1916, was one of the defining events of the First World War. The British Army assumed a major role in what was intended to be the main Allied effort on …
Reaction to conclusion of Pte Cheryl James inquest
...another way, an Army where a talented young woman like Cheryl James would have thrived and excelled. Follow us on Twitter and don’t forget to sign up for email alerts....