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Defence in the media: Thursday 28 September 2017

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Today’s defence relates news includes comments from Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon and Chief of the Airstaff Sir Stephen Hillier (CAS) regarding the three-year anniversary of the first RAF airstrike against Daesh and comments on yesterday's dispute between Bombardier and Boeing.

Defence in the Media: Monday 18 September 2017

Today’s defence related news includes reports that the Defence Secretary and his Qatari counterpart, Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah, signed a Statement of Intent concerning Qatar’s proposed purchase of 24 Typhoon aircraft, continued coverage on Operation Ruman in the Carbbean …

Defence in the media: Tuesday 12 September 2017

Picture shows Army Commandos delivering aid and providing support to British Virgin Islands communities.

Today’s defence-related news features continued reporting on the UK’s support to the Hurricane Irma relief effort and the publication of the EU External Security Papers, which includes details on the UK’s collaboration with the European Defence Agency.

Defence in the media: Monday 11 September 2017

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More than 700 UK troops are in the Caribbean helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.

Today’s defence-related news includes further coverage of the UK’s military support to areas affected by Hurricane Irma. Hurricane Irma Outlets including The Sun, Daily Express and the Daily Mail covered the UK's response to Hurricane Irma. Most outlets report on the Defence Secretary's …

Defence in the media: Tuesday 29 August

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Two Royal Air Force Typhoon Aircraft from 3 (Fighter) Squadron have arrived in Estonia to conduct a training mission.

Today's defence news includes RAF Typhoons deploying to Estonia and the Defence Secretary's visit to Oman. RAF Typhoons sent to Estonia News outlets including The Sun, Daily Express, Daily Mirror and Daily Star report this morning that RAF Typhoons have deployed to Estonia. Following the end …