Defence in the Media: 16 April 2016
Today’s news blog features more on the remarkable life story of Sandhurst’s leading Army officer cadet, Kidane Cousland, plus claims relating to an arms fair held in London last year.
RAF Red Arrows to fly over Pride in London
The Red Arrows will fly over Pride in London for the first time at this year’s parade in a show of support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and LGBT Armed Forces personnel.
Defence in the Media: 8 April 2016
Today’s Defence news includes reporting on investment in RAF jets and a High Court ruling against law firms alleging unlawful killing and ill-treatment by British forces. Iraq High Court ruling The Times, the Daily Mail, The Sun and The Guardian report that a High Court …
Defence in the Media: 7 April 2016
Of interest for Defence today are reports about the Invictus Games, wifi fees and soldiers on exercise in Jordan.
Defence in the media – Tuesday 29th March 2016
Reporting on defence issues in today’s papers includes articles on the new Hawk support contract with BAE and Babcock and updates on the Pakistan suicide bomb that killed at least 72 people.
Defence in the Media: 6 March 2016
Today’s defence news summary covers suicide, pensions and air strikes against Daesh.
Defence in the Media: 5 March 2016
Defence stories appearing today include reporting on the Syrian ceasefire, laser pens being aimed at US military jets and speculation that British military bases could become migrant camps. Migrant camps The Daily Mail online reports that British military bases could …
Defence in the Media: 19 February 2016
Air strikes in Syria and the RAF’s Quick Reaction Alert response are the main items of interest in Defence news this morning. Syria air strikes The Times and The Independent write that British air strikes in Syria have hit seven …
Defence in the Media: 18 February 2016
Today’s defence news covers reports of the two Saudi Air Force cadets training at RAF Cosford and yesterday’s Quick Reaction Alert.
Defence in the media: 8 February 2016
In today’s round up of defence news there is reporting on Exercise Shamal Storm, Cadet drug use and the The Royal Salute fired by C Troop 211 Battery.