Defence in the Media: 20 April 2016
...high alert before the summer holidays after European security services warned of Daesh plots to attack Mediterranean beach resorts, write The Times and The Daily Telegraph. It is reported that...
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Defence in the Media: 15 April 2016
...soul songs at less formal occasions. Colour Sgt Richard Cregan, the Permanent Staff Instructor, said: It’s fantastic to welcome all kinds of talented musicians to our ranks. Musician Jones brings...
Defence in the Media: 9 April 2016
![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)
...traffic controllers. An RAF spokesperson said: Quick reaction alert Typhoon aircraft were launched today from RAF Coningsby to identify an unresponsive civilian aircraft. Communications were re-established and the aircraft has...
Defence in the media: 1 April 2016
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...
Defence in the Media: 20 March 2016
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...
Defence in the Media: 23 February 2016
...a previous planned ceasefire failed to take place. Instead, Russia allegedly continued its bombing campaign and sieges of starving towns were not lifted. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond welcomed the latest...
Defence in the Media: 22 February 2016
...the 2008 Apache crash and the death of Captain Eric Brown. EU This morning, the Defence Secretary appeared on BBC Breakfast, the Today Programme, Good Morning Britain and Sky News...
Defence in the Media: 14 February 2016
...is the ultimate guarantee of the nation’s security. We use our nuclear deterrent every day to deter a nuclear attack, nuclear blackmail and extreme threats that cannot be countered by...
Defence in the media: 7 February 2016
...government in Libya. Corbyn has demanded the Prime Minister give MPs an "unequivocal assurance that no decision has been taken to use drones in support of military operations in Libya"....
Funding available to help communities celebrate Armed Forces Day
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 …