Defence in the Media: 15 April 2017
Defence news today includes Royal Navy frigate HMS Sutherland escorting two Russian warships near the UK coastline, and news that £22.7m of LIBOR funding has been awarded to support older veterans.
Defence news today includes Royal Navy frigate HMS Sutherland escorting two Russian warships near the UK coastline, and news that £22.7m of LIBOR funding has been awarded to support older veterans.
Today's defence stories includes news of the first of the Royal Navy's newest support ships arriving in Cornwall for customisation.
Today’s defence news includes coverage of the Prime Minister’s visit to Jordan, where she will announce plans on better cooperation for countering Daesh, including training for their Armed Forces.
Today’s defence news includes the ongoing fight against Daesh in Mosul and continuing coverage of the reopening of the National Army Museum.
Defence news today includes the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, F35 training, Exercise Joint Warrior, and continued reporting on the situation in Mosul.
Broadcast news this morning includes further updates on the attack on Westminster, as police say they believe Khalid Masood acted alone. There is also further reporting of the situation in Mosul, E-Bluey and Royal Navy submarines.
Stories of defence interest today include a report on BBC Breakfast on the battle for Mosul, looking at the plight of civilians living there who are at risk of starving because of a lack of food, and further reporting of UK training to Iraqi …
Of note for Defence news today is Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon's visit to Scotland, and reporting that the British Army's bomb disposal experts have dealt with an unexploded Second World War bomb in London.
Defence-related news today includes the formation of a new defence innovation panel and the development of unmanned vehicles, the investigation into the Smolensk air disaster and RAF uniforms.
Top defence stories today include continued coverage of operations in western Mosul, where the RAF are providing close air support to Iraqi Security Forces; the announcement of an £8million investment in unmanned air systems; criticism of the Royal Navy’s Type …