Defence in the media: Sunday 12 February 2017
...the crew. HMS Dragon is fitted with two large sea boats capable of carrying six passengers each. We were able to use both boats to transfer the crew as quickly...
Defence in the Media – Friday 15th July 2016
...for the Royal Navy to retain a nuclear deterrent permanently at sea. The Herald, The Daily Record and The Scotsman all report that the UK government has signalled that it...
Minister of State for Defence Procurement Philip Dunne: Why the UK needs to maintain an independent nuclear deterrent
...today, and for as long as the global security situation demands. This afternoon, the House of Commons will debate the role of the strategic deterrent in defence of the nation....
Defence in the media: 27 September 2015
...further 1,663 RAF service personnel and 588 sailors were also unfit. An MOD spokesperson said: It is a condition of service that our personnel must be fit and healthy and...
Defence in the Media: 21 September 2015
...senior Government source said they were “cautiously optimistic” the votes of Labour MPs in the House of Commons would outweigh those of Conservative rebels, who helped defeat David Cameron on...
Defence in the Media: Monday 31st August 2015
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A variety of Defence related news is featured across broadcast and print outlets today, including further Government investment in HMNB Faslane, calls for women to serve in the SAS, and...
Defence in the Media: 20 August 2015
In defence news today, various papers report on threats to Afghan interpreters who worked with British forces, and the leak of government email addresses apparently registered with infidelity website Ashley...
Defence in the media: 8 July 2015
...close to land and could present a significant threat to Britain. Ryan Ramsey, ex-Commanding Officer of HMS Turbulent is quoted saying “Putin’s investment in the Russian submarine Service in the...
Defence in the media: 17 June
...a new memorial at the site. Defence spending The Times reports that George Osborne will meet with Britain's top generals today in an attempt to avert a public row over...
Defence in the media: 3 March 2015
Air near miss The Daily Mirror and other regional media outlets have offered stories relating to an Air Proximity report from last year and much of the commentary has been sensationalised.