Defence in the Media: 3 May 2016

Today’s defence news summary includes the sad deaths of two RAF pilots, a Quick Reaction Alert and a deployment in Somalia. RAF PILOT DEATHS The Times, Daily Star and Daily...
Today’s defence news summary includes the sad deaths of two RAF pilots, a Quick Reaction Alert and a deployment in Somalia. RAF PILOT DEATHS The Times, Daily Star and Daily...
In defence-related news, it is reported that the Defence Secretary Michael Fallon is in Stuttgart to discuss further UK support in the fight against Daesh. EU Army There is reporting...
...carrier Harry S Truman. Daesh Sky News reports today from the Middle East, about the RAF's mission operating UK remotely piloted air systems against Daesh. The piece quotes US operatives...
Today’s defence news review looks at veterans’ medical treatment, overweight troops, travel costs for staff and the long-anticipated opening of the Invictus Games in Florida. HEADLEY COURT The BBC reports...
Of note for Defence news today is further reporting on yesterday's report into Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), and continued coverage of the Invictus Games in Orlando. RPAS The Telegraph...
...billion (including inflation), with a contingency fund of £10 billion. We also expect that, once the new fleet of deterrent submarines come into service, the in-service costs of the UK’s...
...in London. Invictus Games: Craig Preece (L) after picking up gold in the men's 1500 meter IT1. Follow us on Twitter and don’t forget to sign up for email alerts....
...specialisation The Times carries a picture story of the minehunter HMS Brocklesby in refit at BAE Systems’ new Small Ships Centre of Specialisation in Portsmouth dockyard. The hangar, one of...
Of note for Defence news today is further reporting on the future of Libya, and coverage of a Royal British Legion campaign for veterans. Libya Most papers, including The Telegraph,...
...the fact our Armed Forces provide challenging and constructive education, training, and employment opportunities for young people, equipping them with valuable skills. FALLUJAH The Today programme and Sky News this...