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Defence in the Media: History made as UK F-35s complete first operational missions

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Defence Secretary meets RAF personnel in Akrotiri, Cyprus

Defence news today focuses on the news that the RAF's F-35 stealth fighter jets have carried out their first operational sorties, joining the fight against Daesh in Iraq and Syria. Image of the Day There is widespread coverage of the …

Defence in the Media: Wednesday 13th February 2019

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F-35B aircraft at RAF Marham.

Today's defence-related news includes coverage of the UK winning a £500m assignment to repair F-35 jets. UK wins £500m F-35 assignment There is various online coverage, including BBC Wales, UK Defence Journal, Wales Online and Daily Post. Reporting focuses on the award of …

Defence in the Media: Friday 11 January 2019

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Image (L-R) of the UK's concept model for the next generation jet fighter "Tempest", F-35B, Typhoon and Tornado aircraft, all seen here in the new F-35B hanger at RAF Marham.

Today’s Defence-related news includes coverage of yesterday's F-35 and Typhoon announcements and Exercise Toxic Dagger. F-35s combat-ready  The Times, Independent, Daily Mail, Sun, Express, Telegraph and Daily Record feature articles on yesterday's SofS speech at RAF Marham announcing that F-35 jets are …

Defence in the Media: Thursday 10 January 2019

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Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson at RAF Marham, where he announced that the UK's F-35 jets are now combat-ready.

Today’s Defence-related news includes continued coverage of military support to UK airports over drone disruption, and news that the RAF’s F35 Lighting jets are now combat-ready. Heathrow Drones The Times and The Sun describe the equipment the RAF have been …