Defence in the media: 9 May 2016

Among today’s stories is Prince Harry’s speech at the Invictus Games opening ceremony, and the tragic news of the death of a soldier in Wales. INVICTUS GAMES The Invictus Games...
Among today’s stories is Prince Harry’s speech at the Invictus Games opening ceremony, and the tragic news of the death of a soldier in Wales. INVICTUS GAMES The Invictus Games...
Today’s defence news review looks at a range of issues including a legal judgement in relation to Afghan interpreters, the publication of the Chilcot report, the Invictus Games and the...
Defence news today includes coverage of training provided by British troops to Nigerian forces battling Boko Haram and Daesh. Nigeria training The Daily Mirror today looks at British training provided...
Today’s defence related news includes coverage of the Syrian Democratic Forces’ announcement that Daesh has been defeated territorially. Fall of Daesh There’s widespread media coverage today on the announcement that...
Today’s defence-related news includes the Better Combat Compensation consultation, UK’s defence spending and the Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to an Air Cadets camp at RAF Wittering Combat Immunity The MOD’s...
Defence news today includes coverage of Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson's announcement that the MOD has invested £1m into the development of a new generation of satellite antennas. Satellite antenna There...
Today’s defence related stories include coverage of the latest strike statement. Raqqa The Daily Express report that a Daesh nerve centre for foreign fighters in Syria has been ‘flattened’ by...
In defence news this morning, there is reporting that UK Armed Forces personnel will begin operations to help train the Libyan Coastguard today, and of a £131m support contract for...
Veterans parade on Armed Forces Day. Crown Copyright. The launch of the Office for Veterans Affairs is officially taking place today. As part...
Today’s Defence-related stories include a speech by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson at the Atlantic Council think-tank and build-up to the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Amiens. Defence Secretary Atlantic...