Defence in the media: 21 July 2016
Today's media includes further reporting on the death of a soldier in Brecon.
Defence in the Media: 30 June 2016
There are several reports in today’s Defence-related news about the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. BBC Radio 4 played music from the vigil rehearsals, Sky spoke to veterans’ grandchildren and BBC News used imagery from Thiepval to preview the commemorations. There is also reporting on the arrival …
Defence in the media: 21 June 2016
Today’s news blog looks at the future of Defence Business Services and internet access on merchant ships.
Defence in the Media: 12 June 2016
Today’s news blog looks at service family accommodation, reports of a deal to buy nine new aircraft and morale in the Royal Navy, as well as yesterday’s Trooping the Colour.
Defence in the Media: 9 June 2016
Today's news blog looks at select committee hearings on investigations into alleged wrongdoing in Iraq and service family accommodation, along with a Russian submarine that was escorted through the English Channel by a Royal Navy vessel - and a Jamie …
Defence in the Media: 6 June 2016
Of note for Defence today are reports about a UK peacekeeping deployment to South Sudan and claims about operations in Syria.
Defence in the Media – 26 May 2016
Today’s news of interest for defence includes reports of a First World War submarine reportedly being found off the coast of Sardinia and protected status being given to war graves at the centenary of the Battle of Jutland.
Defence in the Media: 12 May 2016
This morning’s papers carry articles on HMS Sutherland escorting a Russian ship, same sex marriages on military bases and Afghan interpreters.
Defence in the Media: 7 May 2016
Of note for Defence news today is reporting about HMS Illustrious and further coverage around the situation in Syria. HMS Illustrious Short articles are carried in The Telegraph and The Sun reporting that HMS Illustrious, the former aircraft carrier, is to be sold for scrap …
Defence in the Media: 6 May 2016
Today’s news includes reporting on an air strike on a refugee camp in Syria and the papers continue to write about Afghan interpreters.