Reactive statements and rebuttal from the Ministry of Defence
Defence news of note includes continued coverage that British soldiers have worked with the US to control 4x4s with Xbox-style controllers. Xbox controllers and robotic trucks There is online reporting, including by the Daily Mail, The Mirror and British Forces Broadcasting …
There is further coverage today of Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson at the NATO and Counter-Daesh Ministerial meeting in Brussels and of comments yesterday by outgoing Commander of the US Army in Europe.
Today's Defence news includes coverage of the UK air campaign to defeat Daesh in Iraq and Syria, Remembrance, a Russian Open Skies flight over the UK and Army recruitment.
Defence news today includes follow-up reporting to false claims that the Army has relaxed its drug policy for new recruits. Army drug policy Following yesterday's Mail on Sunday splash, with false claims that the Army has relaxed its policy on drugs for recruits, …
Defence news today includes reporting that off-duty British soldiers provided support to those affected by the Las Vegas attack. Las Vegas There is reporting in print and broadcast media today that six off-duty members of the 1st Queen's Dragoon Guards rushed …
Today's defence related news includes coverage of the Prime Minister visiting UK, French and Estonian troops deployed as part of NATO's enhanced Forward Presence, reporting of reliability issues with Foxhound armoured vehicles in Iraq and the departure of Defence Equipment …
Defence news today includes the activation of Operation Temperer and confirmation that Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach has been elected as NATO's next Chairman of the Military Council. Operation Temperer There is widespread reporting …
There is continued broadcast and print media coverage of the UK response to Hurricane Irma, the EU Security Paper and the trial of two soldiers charged with terror offences for their alleged membership of a banned neo-Nazi group.
Defence news today includes reporting that Royal Navy warship HMS Monmouth has helped carry out a number of drug seizures in the Gulf and Indian Ocean. Royal Navy Following coverage at the weekend, there is further reporting today in The …
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 …
