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Defence in the Media: 31 October 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 31 October 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
A look back at The Army Freestyle Kayaking competition at the Cardiff International White Water centre in Cardiff, Wales. Crown Copyright.

Defence news today includes reporting on the situation in Syria and contracts for Challenger 2 tanks. Syria On its front page The Times reports that President Putin will launch a full-scale military assault on the Syrian city of Aleppo as early as this week, …

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Defence in the media: Thursday 15 September 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 15 September 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

Today’s Defence news includes coverage of events to mark the centenary of the tank, and discussions around the possible creation of a European Union ‘common military force’. TANKS BBC News...

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Defence in the Media: 12 September 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 12 September 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
Apache Attack Helicopter from 4 Regiment Air Air Corps taking off for mission tasking over Hohenfels Training Area. British airborne forces trained alongside NATO counterparts earlier this year to develop their ability to work together to deliver a Swift Response to international crises. Crown Copyright.

Of note for Defence news today is further coverage around news that the RAF has carried out more than 1,000 air strikes in the campaign against Daesh. Campaign against Daesh BBC Radio 4 Today Programme this morning reported that the MOD …

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Defence in the media: 28 July 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 28 July 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

...priority and, while deaths in training are rare, any death is a tragedy. As well as a police investigation, a Service Inquiry will take place. My thoughts and prayers are...

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Tribute to Corporal Joshua Hoole

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 21 July 2016 - Categories: Commemoration

Major Dean Murch MBE, Officer Commanding, The Rifles Company, 1st Infantry Training Battalion, Infantry Training Centre, said:

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Defence in the media: 13 July 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 13 July 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

...Dogs (MWD) Squadron, from 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, conduct Live Fire Tactical Training (LFTT) on Sennelager Ranges in Germany. Photographer - Mr Dominic King - Army Press Office Germany...

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Defence in the Media: 27 April 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 27 April 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic team The Red Arrows have deployed to Tanagra Airbase in Greece to begin Exercise Springhawk. The exercise runs from the 17th March until the 28th April, and will consist of the Red Arrows performing their 9 ship display three times a day over various datums in order for the display to meet the high standards expected for the display season. The end of the exercise will be marked by the pilots being awarded Public Display Authority which will allow them to display in public and wear the iconic red suits. Crown Copyright.

Of note for Defence news today is reporting on the threat posed by Daesh, and further coverage in tribute to Captain David Seath. Daesh The Telegraph front page story today focuses on a briefing given by James Clapper, the US Director National Intelligence, reporting …

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Defence in the Media: 14 April 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 14 April 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
Pictured are members of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards practising using the JACKAL Armoured Vehicles before taking part in a Live Firing exercise, the first of its kind since the units moved to Scotland in 2015. Crown Copyright.

Of note for Defence news today is further coverage of the situation in Libya, and reporting on the Army's new reserve recruitment campaign. Libya Articles in The Sun and Mirror follow up reporting that the UK could send 1,000 soldiers to Tripoli to help …

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Defence in the Media: 6 April 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 6 April 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
UK Captain Dave Wiseman introducing Prince Harry to the UK Invictus Team. The 110-strong team of wounded, injured and sick (WIS) personnel and veterans will represent the UK at the Invictus Games 2016 next month. Crown Copyright.

Of note for Defence news today is coverage of Typhoon sales to Kuwait, and reporting on the launch of the UK team competing at the Invictus Games 2016. Typhoon Articles are carried in The Times, Daily Telegraph and Daily Mail following up yesterday’s announcement that Kuwait has become the eighth …

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Defence in the Media: 15 February 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 15 February 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
Pictured are two members of the Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS) guarding Apache Helicopters at the Army Aviation Centre at Middle Wallop. Crown Copyright

Of note in Defence news today is reporting of an inquiry into housing for Army families, and continued coverage of air strikes in Syria. Army homes The Sun reports that Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has launched an urgent inquiry after a probe …

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