Defence in the Media: 18 July 2016
This morning’s broadcast news focuses on today’s Commons debate on Trident. Trident There is reporting on the vote on whether to renew Britain’s nuclear deterrent which will take place in...
This morning’s broadcast news focuses on today’s Commons debate on Trident. Trident There is reporting on the vote on whether to renew Britain’s nuclear deterrent which will take place in...
Today's defence related news includes an interview with the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, the naming of the Royal Navy's newest Type 26 Frigate and severe weather. Vice Chief...
Today’s defence-related news includes further reporting on legacy issues in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland veterans The Daily Express and The Herald both carry separate stories about legacy issues in Northern...
Today’s media reports on the Defence Secretary affiliating HMS Duncan with Scarborough and news that fighter jets from Lossiemouth have flown more missions to intercept foreign aircraft this year than...
Today’s defence news summary includes the sad deaths of two RAF pilots, a Quick Reaction Alert and a deployment in Somalia. RAF PILOT DEATHS The Times, Daily Star and Daily...
Focus of Defence news today is a look back on Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson's keynote speech at RUSI on Monday. Defence Secretary speech Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson yesterday outlined the...
Today’s defence related news includes further coverage of a Royal Navy frigate escorting a Russian warship close to UK waters. Russian warship escorted by UK frigate in North Sea There...
Today’s defence-related news is led by the one-month anniversary of the 24-Hour Mental Health Helpline, 0800 323 4444, for serving Armed Forces personnel and their families. Mental Health Helpline To...
Today’s defence news review looks at veterans’ medical treatment, overweight troops, travel costs for staff and the long-anticipated opening of the Invictus Games in Florida. HEADLEY COURT The BBC reports...
Defence news today includes follow-up reporting to false claims that the Army has relaxed its drug policy for new recruits. Army drug policy Following yesterday's Mail on Sunday splash, with...