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Reactive statements and rebuttal from the Ministry of Defence

Defence in the Media: Thursday 3 August 2017

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In his final official engagement, HRH The Duke Of Edinburgh met with representatives from the Royal Marines 1664 Challenge as well as veterans and cadets. Crown copyright.

Today’s defence related news includes coverage of Army cadets who faced unexpected inclement weather in the Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland and reporting on Prince Philip’s final official engagement. Army Cadets The Daily Express, Daily Mirror, The Herald, Daily Star …

Defence in the Media: 1 August 2017

Events were held in Belgium to mark the Centenary anniversary of the beginning of the Third Battle of Ypres – widely known as Passchendaele. Crown Copyright.

Defence news today includes further coverage of events to mark the Centenary of the 3rd Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele), and reporting on the dredging of Portsmouth Harbour ahead of the arrival HMS Queen Elizabeth. Passchendaele There is widespread coverage in …

Defence in the Media: Monday 17 July 2017

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The Red Arrows at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2017, held at RAF Fairford between 14-16th July. Crown Copyright.

Today’s defence-related news includes a Times investigation on the F-35 programme and coverage of UK training of the Ukranian Armed forces. F-35 programme The Times’ investigation, also covered by The Sun, Sky News, Press Association and The Telegraph, reported on …

Defence in the Media: Tuesday 11 July

The head of the British Army, General Sir Nick Carter and Mayor of Winchester City, Councillor David McLean holding the freedom scroll and silver bugle which were exchanged on the occasion of the RIFLES being granted the Freedom of the City. Crown copyright.

Today’s Defence related news includes coverage of the liberation of Mosul, inaccurate reporting of Operation Northmoor, the Saudi Arabia Judicial Review, and a report on the development of long-range enemy missiles. Liberation of Mosul: There is widespread coverage, including the …

Defence in the Media: 27 June 2017

HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first QE Class aircraft carrier, set sail from Rosyth yesterday to commence first stage sea trials off the north-east of Scotland.

Today’s defence related news continues to focus on HMS Queen Elizabeth’s departure for sea trials. HMS Queen Elizabeth sets sail from Scotland The news that the Royal Navy’s largest and most powerful ship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has set sail from Rosyth …