Defence in the Media: 9 August 2016

In the last 24 hours, the top defence news has included the latest RAF strike update announcing a number of strikes against a number of Daesh tankers in a Syrian...
In the last 24 hours, the top defence news has included the latest RAF strike update announcing a number of strikes against a number of Daesh tankers in a Syrian...
...in the sky for 45 days is Britain’s latest weapon against terrorism. The paper describes the £4.3 million Zephyr S unmanned air vehicle as a cutting edge pseudo-satellite that will...
...report on events taking place in Central London today, where the Royal Tank Regiment and the Tank Museum are displaying the oldest, as well as the latest, examples of tank...
...years ago as a man, but changed her name officially last month. General Sir James Everard, Commander of the Field Army, said: I’m delighted to have our first woman serving...
...read more about UK operations against Daesh here. The latest accounts of UK airstrikes against Daesh are available here. IRAQ ABUSE CLAIMS A number of papers continue to report on...
...to release a further £1.3bn to BAE Systems. This latest investment marks the start of construction of the UK’s new nuclear submarines. Defence Secretary Michael said: Britain’s ballistic missile submarines...
...it launched its new Combined Cadet Force Unit. Rockwood Academy, run by CORE Education Trust, has become one of the latest schools to join the Cadet Expansion Programme (CEP). CEP...
...sold in the latest cost-cutting move, and that the 10,595-tonne craft was supposed to be in operation until 2020 but will now be decommissioned before the end of the year....
...brings together 40 industry partners and international allies to showcase the latest in remote technology. Over 50 aerial, surface and underwater Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS) are taking part in a...
...Express and The Daily Mail say Daesh is preparing to use chemical weapons. All papers mention the RAF’s role in operations. You can see the latest strike update on the...