British Forces rescue cruise passenger injured in South Atlantic
Royal Navy and Royal Air Force personnel based in the Falkland Islands have conducted a long range rescue of a British man from a Russian cruise ship.
Defence in the Media: 10 November
Leading today's Defence news is further reporting on the situation in Sharm el-Sheikh, and follow-up from the head of the armed forces' comments about Britain's nuclear deterrent. Sharm el-Sheikh The Times carries a story saying hotel staff in Sharm el-Sheikh are being interrogated …
Defence in the Media: 3 November 2015
Today’s broadcast headlines include reports that Downing Street is shelving its plans for a House of Commons vote to authorise British air strikes against ISIL in Syria.
Defence in the Media: 22 October 2015
The BBC this morning are marking the launch of this year’s Poppy Appeal and featured an interview with Sapper Lydon Chatting-Walters who talked about the work undertaken using money raised by poppy sales. There is also extensive coverage across the …
Defence in the media: 5 August 2015
There is further reporting on the extension of the RAF Tornado fleet in today’s Defence news.
Defence in the Media: 11 July 2015
On a quieter Saturday for UK Defence News, the papers widely cover the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, with yesterday's flypast which included Typhoons and Hurricanes, receiving strong coverage.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon: My key defence priorities
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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.
Defence in the Media: 18 May 2015
Among widespread reporting on Defence matters this weekend there was particular focus on EU Migration, the UK Government’s response to the Nepal earthquake and newspaper reports about nuclear safety and security in the Royal Navy.