Defence in the Media: 19 April 2016

...in a combat role without the approval of Parliament. During Defence Questions in the House of Commons yesterday the Defence Secretary specifically confirmed that approval would be sought from Parliament...
...in a combat role without the approval of Parliament. During Defence Questions in the House of Commons yesterday the Defence Secretary specifically confirmed that approval would be sought from Parliament...
There are further tributes to Captain David Seath in today's Defence-related news coverage, as well as a report on the use of enhanced Paveway bombs to destroy a Daesh tunnel...
...top priority. The US has asked Russia to put pressure on Syria. Air Strikes against Daesh There is further coverage of the Freedom of Information release that shows estimates of...
...the trial is below As part of our continuing efforts to develop the maximum tactical use of our platforms, a successful first trial of military freefall parachuting from a RAF...
...for civil marriages and partnerships, including same-sex unions, and adds that the move has been disclosed in response to a parliamentary question on the use of military chapels for same-sex...
...a deal that will secure 700 jobs. The Spear 3 is described as the sister missile to the Brimstone which is currently in use with the RAF in Iraq and...
...concerns the armour does not have enough room for their equipment and is difficult to put on at night. Military sources say some of the issues may have occurred because...
...would never be part of an EU Army and that we would use our veto to block any move towards one. Our statement is below: The Prime Minister has repeatedly...
...and private aviators that use it. Safety continues to be of paramount importance to us and the three armed services continue to work hard to ensure that air safety considerations...
...Channel by a Royal Navy vessel - and a Jamie Vardy lookalike. IRAQI ABUSE CASES Newspapers take different angles in their coverage of a Commons defence sub-committee hearing yesterday which...