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Defence in the Media: 21 March 2018 Today’s defence related news includes the tragic accident involving a Hawk jet at RAF Valley on Anglesey. Hawk Crash at RAF Valley An engineer has died after a Red Arrows jet crashed at …
Today’s defence-related news includes an update on the poisoning of Sergei Skripal and coverage of the F-35.
Defence news today includes the Royal Navy naming HMS Cardiff as it's latest frigate, and the Government's plans to award veterans with bursaries to train as teachers. Troops to teachers The Daily Mail has reported that former service personnel could …
Defence news today includes reporting that an RAF Chinook has provided further support to areas of Cumbria isolated by snow drifts following the recent heavy snowfall. RAF Chinook Several media outlets today report that an RAF Chinook has flown food …
Today’s defence-related news includes coverage of the UK's Combat Air Strategy announced by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson.
Defence news today includes reporting about a new radar facility in Shetland, and further coverage of the Defence Secretary's Russia-focused interview in yesterday's Daily Telegraph. Saxa Vord radar station Newspapers today cover the visit of Chief of the Air Staff …
Today's defence-related media is led by a feature on the F-35 Lightning jet as the RAF begins its centenary year, and news of a Modernising Defence Programme.
Today's defence-related news includes coverage of an F-35 cockpit demonstrator event in London. F-35 Cockpit Demonstrator BBC Breakfast reported from the F-35 cockpit demonstrator in London, talking to Squadron Leader Andy Edgell and Lockheed Martin's CEO. The report included historic …
Today's defence-related news includes RAF Typhoon intercepting Russian aircraft over international airspace and an RAF strike update. RAF intercepts Russian bombers The Times, The Guardian, The Daily Mirror, The Sun, Mailonline and other outlets report that RAF Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) Typhoon aircraft scrambled from …
Today's defence related news includes further coverage on the New Year Honours and the Royal Mint's new commemorative designs for 2018.