Defence in the Media: 23 May 2016
A variety of Defence stories are covered in the media today, including Armed Forces recruitment
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Team UK end Invictus Games on a high after taking 131 medals.
Team UK will be coming home from the second Invictus Games in Orlando with their heads held high, after taking 131 medals.
Sport recovery in action: UK Invictus Games team reaches 129 medals on 3rd day
Team UK pulled out all the stops on day three of the finals and semi-finals in Orlando, Florida with a stash of medals taken in the pool. A fantastic 46 medals went to the UK in less than five hours of swimming …
Invictus Games UK team takes home medals on the track, field and in volleyball on second day
The second day of finals competitions in Orlando, Florida saw the UK take 36 medals at the Invictus Games 2016.
UK medal haul reaches 53 on first day of Invictus Games 2016 finals
Four days of international competition are underway in Orlando, Florida at the second Invictus Games - and the UK team is already doing their nation proud and has bagged a large number of medals.
Invictus Games prelims sees UK personnel through to semi finals
The Invictus Games for wounded, sick and injured personnel and veterans begins tomorrow, following the opening ceremony tonight.
Defence in the Media: 1 May 2016
Today's items of interest for defence include reporting that US Secretary of State John Kerry has said the violence in Syria must end and that a widespread ceasefire is a top priority. The US has asked Russia to put pressure on Syria.
Defence in the Media: 30 April 2016
On today’s front pages, the Daily Telegraph and The Guardian carry photos of the Queen and Prince Harry taken from a video promoting the forthcoming Invictus Games, which will see serving personnel and veterans compete in 10 sports from May …
Defence in the Media: 25 April 2016
Of interest for Defence in today’s news, President Barack Obama is reportedly planning to send an extra 250 soldiers to Syria to help in the fight against Daesh, bringing the total US deployment on the ground to 300.
Defence in the Media: 24 April 2016
Today’s Defence news includes reporting of HMS Enterprise’s extended mission in the Mediterranean