Army Radio News - 23 Aug 10

Troops In Afghanistan Have Better Eyes In The Sky Watching Over Them

The upgraded Desert Hawk arrived in the country this weekend. The hand-launched, remote-controlled surveillance aircraft can record video footage day and night and send it directly to those on the ground.

Tributes Have Been Paid To The Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Over The Weekend

Lance Corporal Jordan Bancroft of 1st Battalion the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment died during a firefight with insurgents in the Nad-e Ali District of Helmand Province.

The Commander Of Nato Forces In Afghanistan Says The Tables Have Turned On The Taliban In Parts Of The Country

General David Petraeus claims there is still a lot of work to be done but progress is being made. He also emphasized that it will get harder before it gets easier.

The Results Are In For This Week's Army Sport's Lottery

Bagging the 1st prize of 10 thousand pounds is Sgt Hall of 4 Log SP Regt RLC. Sgt Kane from 21 Engr Regt came second, winning 5 thousand. WO2 Swinborne of BDS (W) won the third prize of 2 and a half grand.