Defence in the Media: 20 July 2016
...The safety of our personnel is our absolute priority and, while deaths in training are rare, any death is a tragedy. As well as a police investigation, a Service Inquiry...
Defence in the media: 13 July 2016
...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...
Defence in the media: 11 July 2016
...to reports of this nature to be co-ordinated across Government. That is what happened in this case - with departments including the Ministry of Defence leading on issues relevant to...
Defence in the media: 1 July 2016
...over the two Queen Elizabeth class carriers today being built in Rosyth. Read more about the F-35 here. Kabul attack The Guardian, Independent (App Edition) report that Taliban militants launched...
Defence in the media: 8 June 2016
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Today's defence news includes reports that hundreds of troops are taking part in a Nato exercise in Poland, as well as stories on Trident and service accommodation. EXERCISE ANAKONDA The...
Defence in the media: 29 May 2016
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...Sun on Sunday covers the RAF’s interceptions of Russian aircraft during its Baltic air policing mission. It is reported that RAF Typhoon war jets based in Estonia have launched six...
Defence in the Media: 21 May 2016
Of note for Defence today is reporting about a new contract for the training of Armed Forces helicopter pilots, and articles looking at the UK's support to Afghanistan. Babcock The Daily Telegraph reports that Babcock has been awarded a £400m deal to train …
Defence in the Media: 18 May 2016
Today’s Defence related coverage includes reporting on RAF Typhoons intercepting Russian aircraft as part of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission and UK gifting to Kurdish fighters in Iraq.
Defence in the media: 15 May 2016
...a deal that will secure 700 jobs. The Spear 3 is described as the sister missile to the Brimstone which is currently in use with the RAF in Iraq and...
Defence in the media: 4 May 2016
...who are fighting Daesh near Mosul. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: Make no mistake - Iraqi forces have Daesh on the back foot and are retaking territory, hitting its finances...