Defence in the Media: Monday 8 April 2019

Defence news today includes coverage of Britain's new F-35 aircraft's first overseas deployment, and reporting on the situation around Afghan interpreters.
Defence news today includes coverage of Britain's new F-35 aircraft's first overseas deployment, and reporting on the situation around Afghan interpreters.
Today's defence news includes reporting on a leaked letter from the Pentagon and an attack on an Afghan former interpreter in Kabul.
Defence news today includes reporting about a new radar facility in Shetland, and further coverage of the Defence Secretary's Russia-focused interview in yesterday's Daily Telegraph. Saxa Vord radar station Newspapers today cover the visit of Chief of the Air Staff …
Today's defence news includes speculation that future Red Arrow's jets could be built overseas and the inspiring story of an Afghan former interpreter who lost both legs and his left arm in an explosion whilst on patrol with 1 SCOTS …
Defence news today includes reporting on the success of the Armed Service Advice Project, and reporting about Afghan interpreters.
...head of the inquiry, has reportedly written to Prime Minister David Cameron to say the checking process by the intelligence services has been completed. INVICTUS GAMES There is coverage of...
...who are fighting Daesh near Mosul. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: Make no mistake - Iraqi forces have Daesh on the back foot and are retaking territory, hitting its finances...
...speculate on future uses as we continue with further trials and development. SOMALIA The Guardian reports on the announcement that British troops have arrived in Somalia as part of efforts...
...a generous redundancy package in recognition of this service, we have a permanent expert team based in Kabul. They assist with relocations within Afghanistan and, where necessary, relocation to the...
...warfare training in Brunei, learning to live, survive and fight in this unique training environment. So far the troops have been learning to live off the land, involving identifying edible...