Defence in the Media: 31 December 2016
Defence news on the final day of 2016 includes coverage of the Queen's New Year Honours list, with focus placed on Army cadet Jeremiah Emanuel and his volunteering work in London.
Defence in the Media: 28 December 2016
Defence news today includes coverage of the Japanese Prime Minister's visit to the US Naval Base at Pearl Harbour, and reporting on funding for the Armed Forces. Pearl Harbour Broadcast news today included coverage of the visit by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe …
Defence in the Media: 1 December 2016
Defence news today includes reporting that Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced proposals for better compensation for soldiers. Better Compensation Several newspapers, including the Daily Mail, The Telegraph and The Times report that the Defence Secretary will today announce a consultation on proposals to pay compensation to …
Defence in the Media: 22 March 2016
The news agenda is this morning dominated by the attacks in Brussels. Elsewhere of note for Defence, there is continued coverage of the Iraq suicide attack and reports of rotten food allegedly served to our Armed Forces. Meanwhile an Emergency …
Defence in the Media: 10 March 2016
Today’s defence news includes coverage of apprentices, new investment in enhanced communications kit for the armed forces and 1 Royal Regiment of Fusiliers training on Salisbury Plain.
Defence in the Media: 9 March 2016
Today’s defence reporting includes articles on military pay and the release of the latest case load figures for the Iraq Historical Allegation Team. Also read more about Exercise Tractable 2016 on Salisbury Plain Training Area.
Defence in the Media: 10 November
Leading today's Defence news is further reporting on the situation in Sharm el-Sheikh, and follow-up from the head of the armed forces' comments about Britain's nuclear deterrent. Sharm el-Sheikh The Times carries a story saying hotel staff in Sharm el-Sheikh are being interrogated …
Defence in the Media: 1 November 2015
Today's defence-related news includes reports on Syria, new aircraft procurement and a new benefit for families of serving personnel.
Breaking News: MOD response to Sunday Telegraph front page on legal claims against Armed Forces
The Sunday Telegraph leads with a story which says that taxpayers are facing a bill of almost £150 million to defend British soldiers who are being sued by enemy fighters for breaching their “human rights”.
Black History Month and the UK Armed Forces: Celebrating Heroes Past and Present
Black History Month remembers and celebrates people from the past, and those who contribute to our society today. For the UK Armed Forces, this is an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of black personnel