Today’s defence in the media blog includes news on the continuing search for the Argentinian submarine, HMS Somerset escorting a Russian destroyer through UK waters and MOD facilities management contracts with Carillion.
...and Daily Mail report on the NAO investigation into equipment cannibalisation in the Royal Navy. A Royal Navy spokesperson said: Less than half a percent of parts we use come...
Today's Defence news includes coverage of the Armed Forces Flexible Working Bill, an interview with F-35 test-pilot Squadron Leader Andy Edgell and further speculation on cuts to the Royal Navy.
...service personnel. Those found to have fallen short of our high standards face being discharged from service. F-35 programme The Times report that the General Accountability Office in the US...
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...carrier, to have a front row seat, would be an absolute privilege. It wouldn’t just be about the pilot - there are hundreds of people who have been working tirelessly...
...Queen Elizabeth is a once in a generation historical event. To be the first to fly off the carrier, to have a front row seat, would be an absolute privilege....
...reiterated support to the fight against Boko Haram, including in Channels Television, Arab News and Punch. Minister for the Armed Forces, Mark Lancaster, said: The UK stands united with Nigeria...
Defence news today includes reporting that off-duty British soldiers provided support to those affected by the Las Vegas attack. Las Vegas There is reporting in print and broadcast media today that six off-duty members of the 1st Queen's Dragoon Guards rushed …
Defence news today includes the activation of Operation Temperer and confirmation that Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach has been elected as NATO's next Chairman of the Military Council. Operation Temperer There is widespread reporting …