Defence in the Media: 8 April 2016

Today’s Defence news includes reporting on investment in RAF jets and a High Court ruling against law firms alleging unlawful killing and ill-treatment by British forces. Iraq High Court ruling...
Today’s Defence news includes reporting on investment in RAF jets and a High Court ruling against law firms alleging unlawful killing and ill-treatment by British forces. Iraq High Court ruling...
...The Portsmouth News and BBC South both report on the new line of Pacific 24 boats that are being made by BAE in Portsmouth. The reports state that the new...
Of note for Defence news today is further coverage of the situation in Libya, and reporting on the Army's new reserve recruitment campaign. Libya Articles in The Sun and Mirror...
Among today’s stories is Prince Harry’s speech at the Invictus Games opening ceremony, and the tragic news of the death of a soldier in Wales. INVICTUS GAMES The Invictus Games...
...Fallon said: These new missiles combined with our new F35 Lightning will enable us to hit our enemies harder. They are both part of our commitment to increase defence spending...
...BBC Radio One Newsbeat reports that the Army have been experiencing problems with its new body armour. An MOD Spokesperson said: Virtus is one of the most advanced integrated body...
...in Edinburgh, will make the new positions available from November, following the announcement earlier this month that the ban would be lifted. It says the Army will review the new...
MOD’s Innovation Initiative to bring future-tech and ideas to the Armed Forces is widely reported in today’s papers. INNOVATION The Defence Secretary’s launch of the government’s new Innovation Initiative backed...
Of note for Defence news today is reporting about a new training scheme at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and claims about British Special Forces. Sandhurst The Sun carries an...
...attacks on 1 July 1916 and in later battles, including the major assault on Bazentin Ridge (14-17 July). Following the battles in mid-July, German troops started to adopt new tactics...