LE BOURGET, France — Defense News, the global newsleader covering defense, national security, policy and procurement, was recognized Sunday at the 2015 Aerospace Media Awards dinner in conjunction with the start of the Paris Air Show.

The honors were presented at a gala dinner held at the Aero Club de France. The Aerospace Media Awards recognize individuals and publishers who have made a significant contribution to aerospace publishing. The awards are presented each year in advance of either the Paris Air Show or the Farnborough International Airshow.

Defense News reporter Aaron Mehta was awarded the Best Young Journalist award during the event. For more of his work, follow him on Twitter at @AaronMehta.

The paper was also a finalist for Best Integrated Social Media, Best Military Submission, and Best International Publication. Air Force Times' Brian Everstine was also a finalist for the Best Military Submission category.

"This tremendous recognition highlights the impressive work done by everyone on the Defense News team to cement our position as the leader in global defense coverage," said Mark Flinn, president and CEO of Gannett Government Media. "I'm very proud of the exceptional reporting and analysis done by our staff and excited about these honors."

Vago Muradian, editor of Defense News, added, "These awards demonstrate just how strong a team we have at Defense News and reinforces our continued commitment to grow and evolve the platform to remain the go-to source for defense industry news."

Attendees at the Paris Air Show can meet the Defense News team at Media Village C9. The Defense News television team will also be at the air show filming interviews and newscasts. For more information, please visit defensenews.com.

About Defense News

Defense News is the authoritative, independent, professional news source for defense decision-makers around the globe. World-class reporters and editors in 19 countries produce the latest news and analysis on defense programs, policy, business and technology. Defense News is published in North American and International print and digital editions. Defense News also produces Defense News with Vago Muradian, a weekly defense-oriented television talk show.

About Gannett Government Media

Gannett Government Media is a worldwide multimedia business with digital, print and television media properties focused on government, military and defense technology audiences. Gannett Government Media is a subsidiary of Gannett Co., Inc. For more information, visit www.gannettgovernmentmedia.com.

About Gannett
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an international media and marketing solutions company that informs and engages more than 110 million people every month through its powerful network of broadcast, digital, mobile and publishing properties. Our portfolio of trusted brands offers marketers unmatched local-to-national reach and customizable, innovative marketing solutions across any platform. Gannett is committed to connecting people – and the companies who want to reach them – with their interests and communities. For more information, visit www.gannett.com.

For media inquiries, contact: Katie Taplett
Vice President/General Manager, Defense News, 703-750-8620; ktaplett@defensenews.com

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