Defence in the media blog: Friday 1 September

In today's defence-related news, the RAF is the first service open to women in all branches and trades, the UK steps up commitment to countering Daesh and Defence Minister Harriett...
In today's defence-related news, the RAF is the first service open to women in all branches and trades, the UK steps up commitment to countering Daesh and Defence Minister Harriett...
Today’s defence-related news includes extensive coverage of Remembrance Day and the Armistice centenary, as well as the Autonomous Warrior project. Remembrance Day The nation fell silent yesterday to remember those...
Today's Defence news includes coverage of the Armed Forces Flexible Working Bill, an interview with F-35 test-pilot Squadron Leader Andy Edgell and further speculation on cuts to the Royal Navy....
...in the House of Commons today. Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon said: I fully support this Bill. Medals recognise our forces who risk their lives for our freedom. It’s important...
Today’s defence-related news includes continued coverage of the UK's response to the incident in Salisbury and a trial involving Army instructors coming to an end. Incident in Salisbury All national...
Defence news today includes reporting that an RAF Chinook has provided further support to areas of Cumbria isolated by snow drifts following the recent heavy snowfall. RAF Chinook Several media...
Today’s Defence-related news includes continued coverage of military support to UK airports over drone disruption, and news that the RAF’s F35 Lighting jets are now combat-ready. Heathrow Drones The Times...
In today’s Defence news it is reported that the funeral of Scottish soldier Cpl Josh Hoole will take place later today, police have released e-fits of the suspects in the...
Today's defence-related news includes the Defence Secretary's announcements of the uplift in UK troop numbers to Afghanistan, that Daesh faces its endgame in Mosul and a £48m Apache training contract....
A variety of Defence stories feature in today’s news, including NATO’s defence spending target, the MOD’s compensation scheme, and how Alaskan Malamutes are helping injured Service personnel and veterans. ...