Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has appeared on Sunday's BBC’s Andrew Marr show, while there is widespread coverage of a daring rescue during a Red Devil parachute display.
As the subjects of the next SDSR and Defence spending continue to receive media interest and attract commentary, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon blogs about this year’s review which is now under way.
Sky News claims it has proof that Russian soldiers are fighting in Ukraine, despite Vladimir Putin’s denials, and RAF Typhoon jets intercept two unknown aircraft on a mission over the Baltic Sea.
The main story of interest today is HMS Bulwark’s involvement in international efforts to rescue a wave of more than 3,000 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean.
Of note for Defence today, comments made by the US Defence Secretary Ash Carter in relation to Britain’s defence spending, and the response to those remarks made by the UK’s Defence Secretary Michael Fallon, continue to be highlighted in the …
Yesterday, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon appeared on BBC Radio 4’s World at One Programme to discuss defence spending.
There are further reports today about possible UK activity against ISIL, as well as widespread coverage of the death of a Royal Marine trainee and the inquest into the death of soldiers on SAS selection.
In defence news this morning, broadcasters cover the story that HMS Bulwark rescued hundreds of migrants from the Mediterranean.
HMS Bulwark has conducted another migrant rescue mission in the central Mediterranean.
It was a great honour to be asked by the Prime Minister to accept again the role of Defence Secretary. Continuity is important, but make no mistake: this is a new Government, elected with a clear mandate to implement the Conservative manifesto.
