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...
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...
Today’s news summary covers the conclusion of a rape trial, defence spending, Help for Heroes and recognition for the Army and Royal Navy as some of the top employers of...
Today’s defence-related news includes discussion of the RAF’s Tornado fast jet retiring. Tornado retirement Radio 4’s Today programme carried a segment this morning on the retirement of the Tornado, which...
Today’s defence-related news includes further reporting on legacy issues in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland veterans The Daily Express and The Herald both carry separate stories about legacy issues in Northern...
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...
Focus of Defence news today is a look back on Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson's keynote speech at RUSI on Monday. Defence Secretary speech Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson yesterday outlined the...
Today’s defence related news includes further coverage of a Royal Navy frigate escorting a Russian warship close to UK waters. Russian warship escorted by UK frigate in North Sea There...
Today’s defence-related news is led by the one-month anniversary of the 24-Hour Mental Health Helpline, 0800 323 4444, for serving Armed Forces personnel and their families. Mental Health Helpline To...
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...
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