Defence in the Media: 16 March 2016
A number of different Defence stories feature in today’s news, including the Russian withdrawal from Syria, speculation on troops being sent to Libya, and the conclusion of the inquest into...
Breaking news: Conclusion of Lynx helicopter crash inquest
A coroner has recorded a narrative conclusion at the inquest into the death of five British servicemen who died when a Lynx helicopter crashed in Afghanistan on 26 April 2014....
Defence in the Media: 15 March 2016
Broadcasters this morning lead with the breaking news from last night that Russian President Vladimir Putin has withdrawn the “main part” of Russia’s forces in Syria from today, with Mr...
Defence in the Media: 14 March 2016
Leading Defence news today is continued coverage of the terror attack in Turkey, and reporting on whether the UK could send non-combat troops to Libya. Ankara There is continued and widespread reporting that a car bomb terror attack has hit Ankara, …
Defence in the media: 13 March 2016
...also suggests that 15 members of the British Special Forces are working in an advisory role to help the government. IMAGE OF THE DAY An international, multi-service team led by...
Defence in the Media: 12 March 2016
Today’s defence news summary includes coverage of the UK’s support of the fight against Daesh in Iraq and success for RFA Lyme Bay. Iraq The Today Programme, BBC News, Sky...
The Duke of Edinburgh opens The Prince Philip Barracks at MOD Lyneham
...of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME), whose regimental headquarters are now located at The Prince Philip Barracks. The visit began with a Guard of Honour outside the Brunel...
Defence in the Media: 11 March 2016
...in London. SMEs The Telegraph (Business) covers the MOD’s SME policy refresh, writing that the department has ‘declared war’ on red tape in an attempt to get more defence contracts...
Defence in the Media: 10 March 2016
...exposed details of the terrorist network’s global recruitment programme. They state that security services were last night examining files alleged to contain names, addresses, and family contacts of 22,000 jihadist...
Defence in the Media: 9 March 2016
...non-contributory pension, progression pay and service accommodation. The Government has accepted the independent Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body’s proposal for a one per cent increase. Support for Armed Forces An...