Defence in the Media: 8 April 2016

Today’s Defence news includes reporting on investment in RAF jets and a High Court ruling against law firms alleging unlawful killing and ill-treatment by British forces. Iraq High Court ruling...
Today’s Defence news includes reporting on investment in RAF jets and a High Court ruling against law firms alleging unlawful killing and ill-treatment by British forces. Iraq High Court ruling...
Of note for Defence news today is further coverage of the situation in Libya, and reporting on the Army's new reserve recruitment campaign. Libya Articles in The Sun and Mirror...
...Fallon said: These new missiles combined with our new F35 Lightning will enable us to hit our enemies harder. They are both part of our commitment to increase defence spending...
...BBC Radio One Newsbeat reports that the Army have been experiencing problems with its new body armour. An MOD Spokesperson said: Virtus is one of the most advanced integrated body...
...in Edinburgh, will make the new positions available from November, following the announcement earlier this month that the ban would be lifted. It says the Army will review the new...
MOD’s Innovation Initiative to bring future-tech and ideas to the Armed Forces is widely reported in today’s papers. INNOVATION The Defence Secretary’s launch of the government’s new Innovation Initiative backed...
Of note for Defence news today is reporting about a new training scheme at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and claims about British Special Forces. Sandhurst The Sun carries an...
...homes can be built on it. Every penny made will be invested back into defence on things like the new maritime aircraft at Lossiemouth or the new ships being built...
Today’s defence-related news features reports that a resident king penguin and honorary member of the king of Norway’s guard has been given a new title of brigadier. Saudi Arabia It...
...medals could face jail. Bladerunner Speedboat There is widespread coverage, including in Daily Mail, Scotsman, Daily Telegraph and the Times, following yesterday’s testing of a new remote operated speedboat. The...