Reactive statements and rebuttal from the Ministry of Defence
Defence news today includes coverage of training provided by British troops to Nigerian forces battling Boko Haram and Daesh. Nigeria training The Daily Mirror today looks at British training provided to Nigerian forces. The paper reports in a feature piece that Nigerian …
Today's defence news features coverage of the Galileo satellite project, comments by the Chairman of the Defence Police Federation, and President Trump urging the UK to contribute more to NATO.
There is further coverage in Sunday's newspapers of Guardsman Charanpreet Singh Lall, who yesterday became the first soldier to wear a turban during the Trooping of the Colour. And as part of its Helpline for Heroes campaign, The Mail on Sunday …
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 news today includes reporting that Royal Navy ship HMS St Albans has escorted a Russian warship through the English Channel and Dover Strait. Royal Navy There is online reporting, including by The Sun, Daily Mirror, Daily Express and Daily Star, that Royal Navy …
Defence news today includes further reporting about the Royal Navy’s new offshore patrol vessels. Offshore patrol vessels There is continued coverage in today's print about the Royal Navy's new fleet of offshore patrol vessels, including in the Daily Mail and The Sun, reporting that …
Defence news today focuses on Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson's keynote speech at Rolls Royce in Bristol, including the announcement that the UK will build a new £48m Chemical Weapons Defence Centre. Defence Secretary speech Ahead of the Defence Secretary's speech …
Today's defence related news includes the Scottish Rate of Income Tax and defence expenditure.
Today’s defence-related news leads with military involvement in the ongoing investigation into the poisoning of Sergei Skripal.
Defence news today includes reporting that an RAF Chinook has provided further support to areas of Cumbria isolated by snow drifts following the recent heavy snowfall. RAF Chinook Several media outlets today report that an RAF Chinook has flown food …
