Defence in the Media: 13 July 2015
There is widespread reporting in the news today that the Prime Minister has asked the Ministry of Defence to look at doing more to counter the threat of ISIL
Military personnel thanked for Ebola service at Downing Street
Members of the Armed Forces have been presented with campaign medals this week for their efforts helping to tackle Ebola in West Africa. Here's what happened at the reception and what the recipients had to say.
Defence in the Media: 7 July 2015
Today’s broadcast and print media focus on the Greek financial troubles and the anniversary of the 7/7 bombings.
Army appoints new highest ranking female ever
The Army has announced the appointment of its first female Major General (2-Star). In September, Brigadier Susan Ridge will become Major General Susan Ridge, the new Director General Army Legal Services.
Defence in the Media: 2 July 2015
Many outlets today have reported on an interview the Defence Secretary gave to BBC Radio 4’s World at One (WATO) yesterday which focussed on combating ISIL.
Senior military officers support London Pride
The three most senior warrant officers from the Royal Navy, British Army and RAF attended the UK’s biggest LGBT pride event in London for the first time, supporting more than 200 defence personnel taking part in the parade.
Defence in the Media: 13 June 2015
As the Red Arrows completed a flypast over Buckingham Palace today, the media has reported from the Brecon Beacons SAS inquest and on America's spending against ISIL.
Defence in the media: 28 May 2015
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Defence related news coverage today focuses on the Queen’s speech as well as further coverage of ISIL, including the story that jihadists have unleashed a wave of suicide attacks targeting pro-Government forces in western Anbar, a day after Baghdad began a …
State Opening of Parliament – British Armed Forces, Best of British
With the eyes of the world on Westminster, the professionalism and pageantry of the Armed Forces were on show for all to see today as they escorted Her Majesty The Queen from BuckinghamPalace to the House of Lords.
Armed Forces Day is coming
It’s one month to go until Armed Forces Day and plans are well advanced for a spectacular array of events up and down the country.