Defence in the Media: 6 October 2015
Of note for defence news this morning are reports, including on BBC News,that Turkey has again summoned the Russian ambassador after a reported second violation of its airspace by a...
Of note for defence news this morning are reports, including on BBC News,that Turkey has again summoned the Russian ambassador after a reported second violation of its airspace by a...
Today's defence related news includes the announcement that RAF Squadrons will receive battle honours for the valuable role played in Iraq and Libya. RAF Battle Honours The Sun and the...
...Dogs (MWD) Squadron, from 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, conduct Live Fire Tactical Training (LFTT) on Sennelager Ranges in Germany. Photographer - Mr Dominic King - Army Press Office Germany...
In today’s UK Defence news, comments made by the Chancellor yesterday that the Government could call a new vote authorising attacks in Syria even if Labour’s new leader refuses to...
...worth around 22%, (£9.8 billion), allowing us to maintain our position as the second largest exporter of new defence products and services, behind only the US. Not bad considering the...
...and delivering carrier strike capability, flying off our first new aircraft carrier in 2020. The Strategic Defence and Security Review this summer will determine the next phase of buy beyond...
...Europe, asking for the formation of a new unit similar to the Berlin Brigade that was stationed in Germany during the Cold War. Nepal There is widespread coverage of the...
In a quieter morning for UK Defence news, the broadcast headlines are dominated by news that more offenders than ever are being prosecuted for violence against women and girls, with...
...the newspapers today, including: Re-hiring troops The Sunday Times runs a story about the fact that thousands of ex-servicemen have been ‘re-hired’, with the paper reporting that the move follows...
...joining the Transatlantic Capability Enhancement and Training Initiative (TACET) alongside the Unites States and Germany, to help deliver a persistent military presence to the Baltic States and to Poland. I...