Defence in the Media: 25 July 2018
 
 
      Defence news today includes an update on the Better Defence Estates Strategy, and reporting on Armed Forces mental health. Better Defence Estates strategy There is widespread coverage today on the...
 
 
      Defence news today includes an update on the Better Defence Estates Strategy, and reporting on Armed Forces mental health. Better Defence Estates strategy There is widespread coverage today on the...
 
 
      Today’s defence related news includes coverage of Better Defence Estates and the Royal Marine sniper to stopped a £40 million drug run. NATO The Telegraph reports that Defence Secretary Sir...
 
 
      Commander Land Forces (CLF) Lieutenant General Everard As the Republic of Ireland votes to legalise same-sex marriage in a historic referendum, Commander Land Forces (CLF) Lieutenant General James Everard writes...
...our Armed Forces have much to do to reflect the society they serve. 12% of the British workforce hail from ethnic minorities, yet they represent only 7% of our Armed...
 
 
      ...Royal Air Force personnel on parade during the 2014 London Pride event. The Stonewall Workplace Index is a benchmarking tool used by employers to create inclusive workplaces. The index is...
 
 
      ...a formidable fighting force. They are part of our plan for a stronger and better defence: more ships, more aircraft, more troops available at readiness, better equipment for special forces,...
 
 
      ...held the line between stability and conflict. When political solutions break down and violence erupts, brave UN Peacekeepers are often the best way to protect civilians, calm tensions, and restore...
 
 
      Today’s coverage of defence news includes yesterday’s announcement from the Defence Secretary on the Defence Estate. A Better Defence Estate There is widespread coverage of yesterday’s announcement from Defence Secretary...
 
 
      ...BETTER DEFENCE ESTATE There is continued coverage of the Defence Secretary’s announcement that over £4 billion will be invested to create a better defence estate for the UK’s Armed Forces...
 
 
      Defence news today includes reporting that Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced proposals for better compensation for soldiers. Better Compensation Several newspapers, including the Daily Mail, The Telegraph and...