Leading Defence news today are reports that Libor funding will benefit many military charities and continued coverage of the inquest into the death of Private Cheryl James. Meanwhile, the Irish Guards celebrate St Patrick’s Day.
Here is a summary of the main defence related stories in the news this morning.
Today’s defence news includes coverage of yesterday’s announcement that veterans with an asbestos-related cancer will now be able to claim lump sum compensation following their campaign for fair treatment. ASBESTOS COMPENSATION The Independent reports that ‘scores’ of veterans dying from …
Today's defence news covers a ground-breaking soldier, the war on Daesh, payments to veterans with mesothelioma and the ongoing inquest into the death of Private Cheryl James.
In today’s news of interest for Defence there are reports on Army Reserves and veteran’s mental health support, as well as further reporting on calls for an apology for the former head of the British Army, Lord Bramall.
There is further coverage of former Army Air Corps Major Tim Peake’s mission to the International Space Station as HMS Defender meets up with the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle on operations against Daesh.
In today’s news, Russian defence chiefs have dismissed suggestions that four of their cruise missiles aimed at Syrian targets landed in Iran. Meanwhile the UN envoy for Libya, Bernardino Leon, has proposed the formation of a national unity government, telling …
George Cross and Medal holders, who have performed acts of the greatest heroism or displayed the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger, gathered today to mark the 75th anniversary of the medals.
RAF veteran William Clark finally received his World War II medals today, 15 September, on his 95th birthday - and on the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
There is widespread coverage in the media today of yesterday's VJ Day commemorations, marking 70 years since the end of the Second World War with Japan's surrender to the Allies in the Pacific.
