...read our full response here: https://modmedia.blog.gov.uk/2015/06/22/breaking-news-uk-responds-to-latest-nato-defence-spending-figures/ Migrant crisis The story that HMS Bulwark is to be replaced by HMS Enterprise is carried in The Times, which says that the “much...
...Italian port of Taranto yesterday (Sunday Telegraph and various online articles) http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/may/30/hms-bulwark-rescue-thousands-libya-boats. Russia travel ban Minister for Defence Procurement Philip Dunne, Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nicholas Houghton...
...demonstrated scientifically. This new study describes the type, mechanism and severity of injuries sustained by UK servicemen and women over 10 years of war. The study includes the numbers...
Among widespread reporting on Defence matters this weekend there was particular focus on EU Migration, the UK Government’s response to the Nepal earthquake and newspaper reports about nuclear safety and security in the Royal Navy.
Falkland Islands It is widely reported, including in The Daily Telegraph, The Daily Mail and The Guardian, that Britain is to boost its defenceson the Falkland Islands following Defence Secretary...
...and women last year alone on more than 300 commitments in 50 countries. Since 2010 we have delivered sustained contributions to operations most notably in Afghanistan, including the successful transfer...
...Afghanistan 2001 to 2014, at St Paul’s Cathedral today (Friday 13 March). They joined members of the Armed Forces, veterans, the Next of Kin of deceased personnel, representatives of military...
...to join the march, occurring next Friday, which will honour the 453 individuals who lost their lives in the 13-year conflict. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: Those who served in...
Air near miss The Daily Mirror and other regional media outlets have offered stories relating to an Air Proximity report from last year and much of the commentary has been sensationalised.
...Captain Tom Sawyer and Corporal Danny Winter were clearing Taliban compounds in central Helmand when the incident happened in 2009. Follow us on Twitter and don't forget to sign...
