Defence in the media: 23 June 2017

Today’s defence news includes the unveiling of the first ever memorial to African and Caribbean servicemen and women; and a £260 million job-sustaining MOD contract for an advanced identification system.
Today’s defence news includes the unveiling of the first ever memorial to African and Caribbean servicemen and women; and a £260 million job-sustaining MOD contract for an advanced identification system.
Today’s defence related news includes the announcement that the Ministry of Defence has awarded a £135million contract to provide facilities to support the new fast jets at RAF Marham. F-35 Lightning Marking an important milestone in the UK’s F-35 Lightning …
...The Times, BBC Breakfast, Sky News and ITV’s Good Morning Britain all reported on the launch of the Veterans’ Gateway, a new 24 hour service which will help veterans access...
Defence news today features coverage of Saturday's Trooping the Colour events in London, including a ceremony on Horse Guards Parade and a flypast over Buckingham Palace. Trooping the Colour There is widespread coverage in the papers today of yesterday's Trooping the …
...in the future. In relation to the suggestion that Sentinel will be scrapped before 2021: A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: “SDSR 2015 confirmed the Sentinel out of service date...
There is continued coverage in today’s defence media of the incident on Castlemartin Ranges, which resulted in the deaths of two soldiers. An investigation into the incident is currently underway. Incident at Castlemartin Ranges The names of the two soldiers …
Today’s defence news features reporting on an incident which took place at Castlemartin Ranges, where an investigation is currently underway.
Today’s news features reporting on legal aid provided to military personnel. British soldiers also continue to exercise across Europe, including in Romania for NATO exercise Noble Jump, where the Defence Secretary is visiting today. Legal aid for military personnel The …
Today’s defence related news includes coverage of historic Iraqi compensation claims.
Defence news today includes an off-duty British Army officer who supported the immediate response to the London attacks, and further reporting of the England football team's training with the Royal Marines. London attack An interview is carried in The Sun with Lieutenant …