Defence in the Media: 6 November 2016
 
 
      In defence news this morning, there is further reporting that the steel cut for new Type 26 frigates will begin in the summer of 2017. Type 26 frigates The Daily...
 
 
      In defence news this morning, there is further reporting that the steel cut for new Type 26 frigates will begin in the summer of 2017. Type 26 frigates The Daily...
 
 
      A variety of Defence stories appear in today’s media, including UK troops in Sierra Leone and the UK’s new aircraft carrier. SIERRA LEONE The Daily Mail reports that UK troops...
 
 
      Today’s defence news includes the £269M Crowsnest helicopter contract, and the Supreme Court’s ruling in the case relating to the detention of Serdar Mohammed. CROWSNEST ANNOUCEMENT The Telegraph Business (p3)...
 
 
      ...NATO, and it is growing each year as we invest £178 billion in new equipment and the UK steps up globally, with new ships, submarines and aircraft over the next...
 
 
      Defence news today includes reporting on the new Ministry of Defence and Foreign Office joint international defence engagement strategy, the NATO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Brussels, and military mental health....
 
 
      ...Lynx. NEW JETTY AT HMNB PORTSMOUTH BBC South and The Portsmouth News report on the preparations at HMNB Portsmouth for the arrival of the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, and...
 
 
      ...taxpayer. We will be introducing a new and better value system, with no break in service for our personnel, and all savings made will be reinvested into the cutting edge...
 
 
      ...investing in new equipment we are also investing in a Better Defence Estate for our Armed Forces. Aston’ Martin’s decision to build a new facility on land we no longer...
 
 
      ...An MOD spokesperson said: Britain has the largest defence budget in Europe and it is growing as we invest billions of pounds in new Ajax armoured vehicles, cutting-edge communications equipment,...
 
 
      Defence news today includes the Defence Secretary's visit to Estonia to meet troops supporting NATO's enhanced Forward Presence, and coverage about the £1.4 billion contract for the Royal Navy's new...