Defence in the media: Tuesday 25 July 2017

Today’s defence in the media blog includes coverage of the Defence Secretary’s visit to Britain’s new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Today’s defence in the media blog includes coverage of the Defence Secretary’s visit to Britain’s new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Defence news today includes the first meeting of the newly-formed Defence External Innovation Advisory Panel, and reporting on British Army recruitment. Defence Innovation Panel World class innovators including astronaut Tim Peake and former McLaren Chairman Ron Dennis gathered at the MOD …
...get our submarine programmes right, that’s why we have established a new Director General Nuclear sponsor organisation and a new Submarine Delivery Agency. Annual report and accounts The Sunday Times...
Defence news today includes UK support in Afghanistan, and reporting from a Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer in the Black Sea. Afghanistan The Daily Mail writes that British troops in Afghanistan are being protected by a new weapon to counter drones. The …
...a cutting-edge warship that will maintain our naval power with a truly global reach. Designed for a service life of at least 25 years, the Type 26 frigates will form...
Today’s defence related news includes coverage of the extension of Op ORBITAL, continued investigation into the F-35 programme, reporting on the threat of drones and the announcement of two MOD contracts awarded to Carillion.
...Mail and The Scotsman report on the costs of the F-35 Programme. An MOD spokesperson said: The UK F-35 Programme is on time, on budget, offers the best capability for...
...take over the role of Lightning Programme Manager, said: The F-35 is the best aircraft I’ve ever flown. It is the most advanced multi-role fighter jet out there and the...
In today's defence related news there is further coverage of Op NORTHMOOR investigations of personnel in Afghanistan, reporting on The Sunday People's Save Our Soldiers campaign and speculation around the Type 26 programme.
In today's defence related news there is positive coverage of the Royal Navy's largest warship HMS Queen Elizabeth, criticism of the Ministry of Defence's approach to dealing with the media, and reporting on the announcement of contracts worth £120 million …