Defence in the Media: 17 March 2016
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...
Defence in the media: 13 March 2016
...also suggests that 15 members of the British Special Forces are working in an advisory role to help the government. IMAGE OF THE DAY An international, multi-service team led by...
Defence in the Media: 1 March
...that around 60 veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos during their time in service will benefit. An editorial in the paper welcomes the news, saying it is...
Defence in the media: 11 February 2016
...Michael Fallon will meet other Coalition defence secretaries today to urge “accelerating” the operation in Iraq and Syria. Speaking ahead of today’s meeting, the Defence Secretary said: We plan to...
Defence in the media: 18 January 2016
...Forces external scrutiny committee, and refers to an expectation that the use of reservists will become increasingly commonplace. A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: Changing attitudes is not an overnight...
Defence in the Media: 16 December 2015
...strengthen the French ships ability to conduct air strikes against the terrorist organisation in Iraq and Syria. Follow us on Twitter and don’t forget to sign up for email alerts....
Defence in the media: 9 October 2015
...that more visible. Turkey is a member of NATO and Russia’s violation of Turkey’s airspace is a violation of NATO airspace. Cruise missiles There has been widespread reporting, including on...
'Heroes' gather for George Cross and Medal commemoration
...of danger, often at great risk to their own lives. They represent the best of Britain by selflessly defending our people, both at home and abroad. George Cross and Medal...
RAF veteran receives medals - 75 years on from Battle of Britain
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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqElMq3ypBA...
Defence in the media: 16 August 2015
...support. For personnel who remain in service, the MOD will continue to provide their prosthetic services. When they become veterans, the NHS provides this service, and the NHS has committed...