Defence in the Media: 20 April 2017

...we stand side-by-side with our closest ally. The US decision to use RAF Lakenheath as the base for the F-35A Lighting II's first overseas training is a clear demonstration of...
...we stand side-by-side with our closest ally. The US decision to use RAF Lakenheath as the base for the F-35A Lighting II's first overseas training is a clear demonstration of...
...Mirror. The Defence Secretary yesterday told the 800 British personnel deployed in Estonia: "You are doing us proud," adding that “Estonia does not stand alone on its frontier of freedom.”...
...for ideas of how to use the growing field of unmanned vehicle technology to get supplies to the front. Image of the day Members of 154 (Scottish) Regiment RLC celebrate...
...said: We recognise the important contribution made by charities in helping our Armed Forces, but there will always be some instances when we’re not able to use public money to...
...to use these measures. We want all parties to focus on the fight against Daesh in Iraq and Syria.” Image of the day The British Armed Forces Day flag outside...
...new Royal Navy workboats in use. In the background, one workboat delivers passengers to a Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carrier. A number of variants are in the foreground, including personnel...
Defence news today includes reporting on the Snatch Land Rover used in Iraq. Snatch Land Rover There is widespread coverage in the media today that families whose relatives lost their...
Futuristic submarines and the Defence Secretary’s visit to Oman feature in today’s defence in the media blog. Defence Secretary strengthens ties between UK and Oman Sir Michael Fallon has concluded...
...of Defence spokesperson said: Given the ruthless and inhuman behaviour of our adversary, including the deliberate use of human shields, we must accept that the risk of inadvertent civilian casualties...
...and Daily Mail report on the NAO investigation into equipment cannibalisation in the Royal Navy. A Royal Navy spokesperson said: Less than half a percent of parts we use come...