Defence in the Media: 3 June 2016
Today’s defence news blog covers the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Private Cheryl James, suggestions that more UK troops could be sent to Afghanistan and aid drops...
Today’s defence news blog covers the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Private Cheryl James, suggestions that more UK troops could be sent to Afghanistan and aid drops...
...For more information on the F-35 read here. IHAT The Guardian has published a long read on the Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT). As a high profile inquiry, IHAT was...
Today's media is dominated by previews and coverage of the Trooping of the Colour ceremony, including a flypast by military aircraft. TROOPING OF THE COLOUR The Daily Telegraph is running...
...Today report that the RAF Regiment is opening applications to female recruits. This makes the RAF the first branch of the British Military to open every role in the service...
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...
...unknown drone. They write that the investigation found that the helicopter came within 130ft of the one-meter wide drone. The articles reported that the inquiry concluded that the incident was...
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....
...place to put this right, but what is beyond doubt is that these ships offer one of the best anti-aircraft capabilities in the world. National Shipbuilding Strategy The Daily Mirror...
...outlets cover the fact that Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) inspectors are due to arrive in the UK today, on the back of the Sergei Skripal poisoning...
...dimension to be able to deliver vital supplies by air to areas that are cut off by other means. IHAT The Daily Telegraph today splashes with an article on the...