Defence in the Media: Sunday 27 August 2017

Today’s defence related news includes the announcement that the RAF Red Arrows will visit the Middle East next month. RAF Red Arrows to visit the Middle East The Sunday Times,...
Today’s defence related news includes the announcement that the RAF Red Arrows will visit the Middle East next month. RAF Red Arrows to visit the Middle East The Sunday Times,...
...a strategically important and permanent maritime base east of Suez, but outside of the Gulf. Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon, said: This agreement ensures British engineering expertise will be involved...
...the Defence Secretary signed a multimillion pound deal to develop the Duqm Port, giving the UK a maritime base east of Suez. Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon, said: This agreement...
...lead role in a new NATO rapid-reaction force aimed at bolstering defence of eastern European allies, committing up to 1,000 troops and 4 fighter jets to nations fearful of Russian...
...to form a “state” is also inaccurate and would be dismissed by many of our partners in the Middle East. While they may hold territory and can fund fighters through...
...The Financial Times and The Times preview a speech to be made by the Defence Secretary Michael Fallon at the Institute of Directors North East Annual Dinner where he will...
...45 destroyer will spend nine months working with allies in the Mediterranean, Middle East and Gulf to protect allied and merchant shipping and wider British interests in the region. The...
...about defending its values, suggesting destabilising Russian military action in the east of Ukraine had made the case for a European combined force more compelling. In response, a UK Government...
...independently, to be a force of its own in the world’. Our rapid reaction to events in the Middle East, Sierra Leone and Ukraine recently highlight that the flexible strategy...
...East. The UK will send around 75 military trainers and headquarter staff to provide training in areas such as the use of small arms, infantry tactics and medical skills. Read...