Armed Forces Day is coming
It’s one month to go until Armed Forces Day and plans are well advanced for a spectacular array of events up and down the country.
Defence in the media: 23 May 2015
The safe removal of a WW2 bomb from Wembley by Army bomb disposal experts continues to make headlines today.
Crowsnest - the 'eyes and ears' of the fleet
Today we have announced that a new helicopter-borne surveillance system has been chosen to protect the Royal Navy’s future Queen Elizabeth Class carriers. Here, Minister of State for Defence Procurement Philip Dunne talks about this important advancement in technology.
Dunkirk Flotilla Sets Sail for 75th Anniversary
This morning 48 Little Ships, who took part in the original evacuation of allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk during the Second World War, set sail for Dunkirk from Ramsgate to mark the 75th anniversary of Dunkirk.
Update on Nuclear Security
There has been continued coverage of the submariner who published criticism of Britain’s nuclear deterrent. The Royal Navy would like to reiterate that we take the operation of our submarines and the safety of our personnel extremely seriously.
Defence in the Media: 20 May 2015
A range of defence stories appear in the news this morning, including reports a UK-based former senior officer in the Pakistan army is accused of selling the secret location of Osama bin Laden to the CIA.
Defence in the Media: 19 May 2015
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Of note in today’s broadcast headlines is the news that the United Nations has said nearly 25,000 people are understood to have fled the Iraqi city of Ramadi, as Shia militias reportedly gather near the capital of Anbar Province.
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.
Defence in the media: 13 May 2015
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HMS Bulwark is this morning conducting its largest tasking to date as part of the coordinated response to the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean.