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Defence in the Media: 10 September 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 10 September 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media, Ministerial comment, Operations, Personnel
Royal Navy warship HMS Portland hosted more than 200 people from across the maritime industry for London International Shipping Week’s official reception. The Type 23 frigate is berthed alongside HMS Belfast in the Thames, with Tower Bridge providing an iconic backdrop to the occasion. London International Shipping Week is an annual event which showcases the success story of British maritime industry - for example more than 503.2 million tonnes of freight were handled by UK ports in 2014. The Royal Marines Band Collingwood provided the music for the ceremonial sunset while speeches were provided by the First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas and Secretary of State for Transport the Rt Hon Patrick McLouchlin MP.

Today's broadcast and print news includes the Government's fight against ISIL, Defence spending and Afghan Interpreters. Syria strikes Today the Guardian led with reports that Downing Street is drawing up...

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Defence in the Media: 24 August 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 24 August 2015 - Categories: Uncategorized
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Today’s headlines include news that ISIL militants have destroyed Palmyra's ancient temple of Baalshamin and further reporting on Defence spending. Iran Many of today’s papers highlight yesterday’s re-opening of the...

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Defence in the media: 17 August 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 17 August 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

...Afghanistan - they played a very important part in our joint efforts towards a shared goal of a more secure, stable and prosperous Afghanistan. Our full position can be seen...

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Defence in the Media: 1 August 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 1 August 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media, Operations, Personnel, Reactive statements

...made by the Prime Minister that MOD land will be used to ease the transport gridlock around Dover. Libya The Times reports that hundreds of British troops are being lined...

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Defence in the media: 15 July 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 15 July 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

...deaths of three SAS “hopefuls” who succumbed to heat exhaustion during a march on the Brecon Beacons has outlined a catalogue of “very serious mistakes”. The papers say that the...

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Defence in the Media: 14 July 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 14 July 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

The Daily Mail’s front page this morning features an interview with a father of one of the reservists who died on a march on the Brecon Beacons ahead of the expected verdict from the inquest today.

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Defence in the Media: 10 July 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 10 July 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

This morning’s broadcast and newspaper headlines include news of changes to the FCO’s travel advice for Tunisia, and further analysis of the Chancellor’s budget proposals.

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Defence in the Media: 9 July 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 9 July 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

...Middle East. Srebrenica genocide The Guardian and The Telegraph report that Russia has vetoed a British-drafted United Nations resolution condemning the 1995 Srebrenica massacre as a "crime of genocide". The...

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Defence in the Media – Sunday 28th June 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 28 June 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media, Equipment, Events, Ministerial comment, Operations, Personnel
The Army Red Devils Parachute Display Team at the Armed Forces Day National Event in Guildford. Today, thousands of people across the country celebrated the men and women of the Armed Forces, past and present, at more than 150 events to mark the seventh annual Armed Forces Day. Events ranged from large scale parades to simple community events, but the main focus of attention was at the National Event in Guildford, attended by His Royal Highnesses The Duke of York and the Prime Minister David Cameron. The Secretary of State for Defence Michael Fallon and the Worshipful Mayor of Guildford Nikki Nelson-Smith also attended. The day’s celebrations began with a thanksgiving service at Guildford Cathedral, followed by a parade of more than 900 Service personnel, veterans and cadets through the historic heart of Guildford from the High Street to the outdoor events arena, Stoke Park. The Duke of York took the salute on the parade route on behalf of The Queen and Royal Family, as the world famous Red Arrows roared over the square in tribute. Afternoon celebrations continued Stoke Park with a variety of military displays including a Royal Air Force GR4 Tornado flypast. Visitors also enjoyed a Sea King search and rescue demonstration, Spitfires and Hurricaines from the RAF Battle of Britain memorial Flight and a Swordfish biplane from the Royal Navy Historic Flight. In addition, crowds of an estimated 60,000 were treated to three parachute displays from the Royal Navy Raiders, the Army Red Devils and the RAF Falcons, as well as the Royal Signals White Helmet motorbike display team on the ground. The Red Arrows took to the skies again as the military celebrations drew to a close accompanied by a tri-service group of military bands made of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, Portsmouth, the Band of the Grenadier Guards, and the Central Band of the Royal Air Force.

...also features Armed Forces Day, the A400M, Naval manpower and the treatment of Military dogs. Terrorist Attacks - Tunisia, France and Kuwait Widespread coverage of the horrific terrorist attacks in...

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Defence in the Media: 26 June 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 26 June 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media, Reactive statements

...There are various stories on defence spending in today’s newspapers. Of note, The Sun newspaper publishes its own defence manifesto, calling for the department’s budget to be protected and outlining...

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