Defence in the Media: 7 February 2017

Defence news today includes reporting on the success of the Armed Service Advice Project, and reporting about Afghan interpreters.
Reactive statements and rebuttal from the Ministry of Defence
Defence news today includes reporting on the success of the Armed Service Advice Project, and reporting about Afghan interpreters.
...report that the RAF’s Red Arrows display team are to fly at the Zhuhai air show in China as part of a 60-day tour of Asia to promote the “Best...
...the Millies are back to salute another year of heroic service by the best armed forces in the world…our own. Now in their ninth year, the annual Sun Military Awards...
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...
...final decisions have been made. Royal Marines The Daily Mail reports that female service personnel could share rooms with male Royal Marines under plans put forward by the First Sea...
...training package. The 10 UK advisors left in March 2016. NATO troops remain in Helmand working with the ANDSF in non-combat roles. Members of the First Kandak, equivalent to a...
...constant review. ARMY TRAINING The Sun and Mirror report that a second solider collapsed during a Brecon Beacons march on the hottest day of the year. Both papers suggest the...
Today’s news blog looks at the future of Defence Business Services and internet access on merchant ships. DEFENCE BUSINESS SERVICES An article in the Financial Times criticises what they describe...
Today's defence news includes reports that hundreds of troops are taking part in a Nato exercise in Poland, as well as stories on Trident and service accommodation. EXERCISE ANAKONDA The...
...spokesperson said that the full report will be most easily accessed online. A government spokesperson said: We are currently considering these issues and how best to ensure that those directly...