Defence in the Media: 20 January

...In a highly complex scenario Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender was refuelled with 500,000 litres from US tanker USNS Pecos at the same time as US aircraft carrier USS Harry...
...In a highly complex scenario Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender was refuelled with 500,000 litres from US tanker USNS Pecos at the same time as US aircraft carrier USS Harry...
...determination, their ability to think and fight, determines our success. The achievement for the services reflects the work undertaken across defence in recent years to improve diversity and inclusion. The...
Of note in Defence news today is further reporting on the Iraq Historical Allegations Team, and coverage on a Royal Navy Police investigation. IHAT The Sun reports on its front page the case of an anonymous British soldier who the paper suggests is …
...is due to service, through the War Pensions Scheme and Armed Forces occupational pensions schemes. We are clear that veterans should receive fair treatment following service and we are absolutely...
...disposing of excess land will be reinvested into a defence budget that gives our armed forces the equipment they need to keep Britain safe. Every acre that we can free...
...warfare training in Brunei, learning to live, survive and fight in this unique training environment. So far the troops have been learning to live off the land, involving identifying edible...
...Air Force Benson - 33 Sqn Centenary Parade - 12 Janurary 2016 - Corporal (Cpl) Connor Payne Image shows: The parade formed on the parade square. Based in Kabul, Afghanistan,...
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 …
...effort to train local forces to combat Boko Haram. The article notes the Defence Secretary’s announcement last month that the UK would increase training to help Nigeria tackle the extremist...
...operations in Iraq between 2003 and 2009. A dedicated investigation team was deemed necessary due to the volume of allegations received. The IHAT works in support of the Service Police....