Defence in the Media: 6 April 2016
Of note for Defence news today is coverage of Typhoon sales to Kuwait, and reporting on the launch of the UK team competing at the Invictus Games 2016. Typhoon Articles...
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Defence in the Media: Monday 3 December 2018
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...to be promoted Admiral and appointed First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, in succession to Admiral Sir Philip Jones; Air Marshal Michael Wigston CBE is to be promoted...
Defence in the Media: 9 April 2016
![ADMIRAL SIR PHILIP JONES REFLECTS ON NAVY’S BRIGHT FUTURE AS HE TAKES OVER AS FIRST SEA LORD FROM ADMIRAL SIR GEORGE ZAMBELLAS Pictured - Admiral Sir George Zambellas right and Admiral Sir Philip Jones. The torch of Naval leadership today [Friday April 8] changed hands as Admiral Sir Philip Jones took over as Britain’s senior sailor and his predecessor, Admiral Sir George Zambellas, stepped down after 35 years’ serving his nation. In the great cabin of the world’s oldest commissioned warship, HMS Victory, Admiral Zambellas formally handed over command of more than 30,000 men and women, nearly 90 warships, nuclear submarines and support vessels, the helicopters and jets of the Fleet Air Arm and the elite Naval infantry of the Royal Marines to the man who has overseen the day-to-day operations of the Royal Navy since 2013 as its Fleet Commander. During his three-year spell in charge, Admiral Jones will oversee the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth’s entry into service. Her sister ship, HMS Prince of Wales, will begin sea trials and the world’s most advanced fifth generation jet aircraft, the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter, will operate from a Royal Navy ship for the first time.](https://modmedia.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/142/2016/04/FX160087029c-620x688.jpg)
...overseen the day-to-day operations of the Royal Navy since 2013 as its Fleet Commander. During his three-year spell in charge, Admiral Jones will oversee the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth’s...
Defence in the Media: 2 July 2017
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Today's defence related news includes the £3.7bn deal for the manufacture of the first three Type 26 frigates. £3.7bn Type 26 deal The Sunday Times, The Sunday Telegraph (Business and...
Defence in the media: Friday 5 October 2018
Top stories in today's defence-related coverage include the exposure of Russian cyber attacks, the new Army physical employment standards and social mobility at Sandhurst. Russian cyber attacks Yesterday the UK...
Defence in the media: 26 April 2017
Today’s defence news includes coverage of yesterday’s Anzac Day ceremonies and Royal Navy bomb disposal. Anzac Day The Times carries images of the service at the Cenotaph yesterday to mark...
Defence in the media: Friday 7 September
...of critical roles as necessary. Image of the day Image of the Secretary of State for Defence, Gavin Williamson in the Chapel at the Royal Hospital Chelsea today (07/09/2018)....
Defence in the Media: Wednesday 14 February 2018
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Today’s defence-related news includes coverage of potential false allegations against UK troops in Iraq, HMS Sutherland, the Counter-Daesh meeting in Rome, and an insight into UK troops conducting cold weather...
Defence in the Media: 19 April 2016
Speculation surrounding security in Libya continues to be covered in today’s media. Also appearing is reporting on social media guidelines for Royal Navy canteens and coverage of a former Special...
Defence in the Media: 21 April
...to the court case that concluded yesterday. The Army’s statement on the case is below. Today Ex-Corporals Fulton and Jones have been acquitted of the rape of Corporal Anne-Marie Ellement....