In Defence-related news on broadcast this morning, BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme reports that the Prime Minister has ordered a clamp down on law firms raising “spurious” claims against soldiers for their actions in conflict.
The Royal Air Force's Deputy Commander of Operations Air Marshal Bagwell reflects on the RAF contribution to the UK's fight against the terrorist group Daesh. The Royal Air Force has now been engaged on Operation SHADER over Iraq and Syria for …
In defence news this morning, former Defence Minister Nick Harvey tells BBC Radio 5 live he believes the Iraq Historical Allegations Team (IHAT) has lost sight of its focus, while the Daily Mail reports that more than 1,000 compensation claims …
The Army has been called in to support civilian efforts to protect flood-hit communities in northern England led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
In today's news of interest for defence the Sunday Telegraph reports that the Prime Minister has called for ground combat roles to be opened up to women, while the Sunday Times leads on a proposed review of police gun use following the …
Last week, five UK Armed Forces personnel travelled to Mecca to perform Hajj. Major Mohammed was one of those personnel and shares his experiences of Hajj, returning to work and life in the Armed Forces. There were five …
As part of the Ministry of Defence's 'Black History Month' campaign, RAF veteran Sam King - originally from West Indies - spoke about his experiences coming over from Jamaica to fight for the UK in World War II. Sam King …
Today’s headlines include news that ISIL militants have destroyed Palmyra's ancient temple of Baalshamin and further reporting on Defence spending.
The UK Government will be forever grateful for the vital support that our locally employed Afghan civilians provided to the UK and NATO allied troops. Some of them made the ultimate sacrifice, while on operations alongside our forces.
All broadcasts today lead with the Victory over Japan Day anniversary with it widely reported that the Queen has lead the nation in marking the 70th anniversary celebrations.
