In Defence news, ITV’s Good Morning Britain discusses the possibility of a Daesh terror plot targeting popular tourist resorts, linking this to reports that staff working in crowded places are set to be trained for an attack.
Defence-related news this morning includes stories on the top-performing officer cadet at Sandhurst.
![ADMIRAL SIR PHILIP JONES REFLECTS ON NAVY’S BRIGHT FUTURE AS HE TAKES OVER AS FIRST SEA LORD FROM ADMIRAL SIR GEORGE ZAMBELLAS Pictured - Admiral Sir George Zambellas right and Admiral Sir Philip Jones. The torch of Naval leadership today [Friday April 8] changed hands as Admiral Sir Philip Jones took over as Britain’s senior sailor and his predecessor, Admiral Sir George Zambellas, stepped down after 35 years’ serving his nation. In the great cabin of the world’s oldest commissioned warship, HMS Victory, Admiral Zambellas formally handed over command of more than 30,000 men and women, nearly 90 warships, nuclear submarines and support vessels, the helicopters and jets of the Fleet Air Arm and the elite Naval infantry of the Royal Marines to the man who has overseen the day-to-day operations of the Royal Navy since 2013 as its Fleet Commander. During his three-year spell in charge, Admiral Jones will oversee the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth’s entry into service. Her sister ship, HMS Prince of Wales, will begin sea trials and the world’s most advanced fifth generation jet aircraft, the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter, will operate from a Royal Navy ship for the first time.](https://modmedia.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/142/2016/04/FX160087029c-620x688.jpg)
In a quieter day for Defence news, outlets cover yesterday’s launch of the RAF’s Quick Reaction Alert, as well as the Chilcot inquiry.
In today's news items of interest for Defence there are reports about Daesh, steel and the anniversary of Puma helicopters serving in Afghanistan. Steel The Tata steel story is widely covered again today. A comment piece in The Times claims that the Royal Navy’s new …
This morning’s broadcasters report that the prime suspect over autumn's Paris terror attacks, Salah Abdeslam, will fight extradition to France. Prince Harry’s visit to Nepal is also reported with a note that he will meet Gurkhas whilst in the country.
This morning’s broadcast headlines are dominated by continued reporting of the EU referendum, as hundreds of business leaders, including more than a third of FTSE 100 leaders, have signed a letter saying that leaving the EU would risk jobs and …
A number of Defence related stories feature in the news this morning, including the security implications of the EU referendum debate, the on-going conflict in Syria, and continued reporting of the 2008 Apache crash
Today’s Defence news includes continued coverage of the conflict in Syria, a look ahead to the Defence Secretary’s visit
Today’s front pages carry a variety of stories. Of interest for Defence, The Mail on Sunday leads on a claim that Help For Heroes is being probed by the Charity Commission. This is based largely on reports made by "whistleblowing" …
Local communities can show their support for Service personnel past and present this summer, with up to £10,000 available to help fund an Armed Forces Day celebration in their local area. On Saturday 25 June this year, people across the …
