Defence news today includes further focus on the case of Sergeant Alexander Blackman, as well as reporting on the Defence Secretary's announcement of a better deal for taxpayers, with the lowering of the rate for single source contracts.
The unveiling of the Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial by Her Majesty the Queen leads Defence news today.
A variety of Defence stories feature in today’s media, including the memorial to honour those who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, Army recruitment, and defence in the EU.
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.
Defence news today includes further coverage of the Munich Security Conference, which was attended by Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon.
A variety of Defence stories feature in today’s news, including NATO’s defence spending target, the MOD’s compensation scheme, and how Alaskan Malamutes are helping injured Service personnel and veterans.
Defence news today includes further coverage around Trident, as well as reporting on Army recruitment.
Of note for Defence today is news from the Defence Secretary that two million people have been freed from Daesh in 2016.
Defence news today includes flooding preparation assistance, Northern Ireland, progress in Mosul, and missing airman Corrie McKeague. Armed Forces Assist in Flooding Preparations Many newspapers, including The Sun and the Daily Mirror, report that the Ministry of Defence sent troops to assist in flooding preparations. …
