egff.
You are quite correct in your summation that, in the aftermath of the German midair, the press will be susceptible to such stories.
Sadly, you are incorrect in your assertion that "lessons are being learnt". They are not.
However, and unfortunately, our military colleagues are guilty of an ever-increasing number of airprox incidents. Read the latest UKAB report and it quite clearly highlights what an increasing danger mil aircraft represent to all other ofroms of aviation.