Defence in the Media: 12 April 2016

...The Portsmouth News and BBC South both report on the new line of Pacific 24 boats that are being made by BAE in Portsmouth. The reports state that the new...
...The Portsmouth News and BBC South both report on the new line of Pacific 24 boats that are being made by BAE in Portsmouth. The reports state that the new...
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...
Among today’s stories is Prince Harry’s speech at the Invictus Games opening ceremony, and the tragic news of the death of a soldier in Wales. INVICTUS GAMES The Invictus Games...
...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...
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...
...funds. It is reported that the new Covenant fund will improve management of such funds going forward. A Government Spokesperson said: The New Covenant Fund we launched last year has...