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Defence in the Media: 15 February 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 15 February 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
Pictured are two members of the Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS) guarding Apache Helicopters at the Army Aviation Centre at Middle Wallop. Crown Copyright

Of note in Defence news today is reporting of an inquiry into housing for Army families, and continued coverage of air strikes in Syria. Army homes The Sun reports that Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has launched an urgent inquiry after a probe …

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Defence in the Media: 13 February 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 13 February 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

...that the director of US National Intelligence has warned that Daesh would like to use chemical weapons in an attack on America. Maritime Patrol Aircraft The Independent reports that Britain...

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Defence in the Media: 12 February 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 12 February 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

...outside players, as well as Syrians on all sides.” Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said: The International Syria Support Group (ISSG) meeting in Munich committed members to achieving a cessation of...

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Defence in the Media: 9 February 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 9 February 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
Aldershot based unit 4 RIFLES’ Operational Shooting Competition (OSC) in Pirbright drew to an end on Friday 5th February. The competition formed a key element of the selection and training of the Regimental shooting team for 2016. Crown Copyright

Of note in Defence news today is reporting on the new inquest into the death of Private Cheryl James, and coverage of the new £201m contract to develop Britain's new nuclear submarines. Deepcut There is widespread coverage in today's papers of the …

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Defence in the Media: 6 February 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 6 February 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
Prince Harry has thanked troops who worked on the recent flood protection and relief efforts which hit parts of northern England. His Royal Highness visited soldiers at their base in Weeton Barracks, near Blackpool in Lancashire, earlier today to meet soldiers from the 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (2 LANCS). The unit is currently the UK's ‘standby battalion’ and was at the forefront of the military operations, which provided support to flooded communities throughout December. Pictured:Soldiers from the LANCS chatting to Prince Harry about their experiences during the flood relief.

...service near Lille. Some reports say senior Australian military officers have lobbied for the restriction to be lifted. Image of the Day Prince Harry has thanked troops who worked on...

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Defence in the media: 5 February 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 5 February 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

In today's round-up of defence news there is reporting about Lord Bramall, more on Iraq historical allegations and an RAF veteran joining RAF units on a march through central Europe....

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Defence in the media: 4 February 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 4 February 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

...according to City of London police. Reports say 13 people were arrested over the scheme last March. Follow us on Twitter and don’t forget to sign up for email alerts....

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Defence in the media: 3 February 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 3 February 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media, Reactive statements

...Daily Mail and BBC Online all report that the MOD is set to buy a British-designed solar-powered ‘drone’ which can operate ‘at the edge of space’. Articles say that Defence...

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Defence in the Media: 01 February 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 1 February 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
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Media outlets this morning report that a new inquest into the death of Pte Cheryl James at Deepcut Barracks begins today. The papers report on Syrian peace talks and speculation...

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Defence in the media: 27 January 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 27 January 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media, Operations, Personnel, Reactive statements

...winds to parts of the UK yesterday. The papers write that The Environment Agency deployed temporary defences and pumps in Cumbria yesterday and put military teams, including military personnel, in...

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