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Defence in the Media: 8 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 8 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon with Deputy Navigator Lt Rachel Campbell on the bridge of HMS Queen Elizabeth during his visit to Rosyth, in Scotland

Today's Defence news includes reporting that Daesh’s blueprint for building a viable state has been revealed, and further coverage of the UK's fight against the extremist group in Syria. Daesh The Guardian reports on a leaked internal manual that is said to be Daesh’s …

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Defence in the Media: 7 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 7 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

...forced to stop the bombing of Daesh militants on Saturday as essential maintenance was carried out. Ten £30m Tornados and six £86m Typhoons were grounded at RAF Akrotiri, they write,...

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Defence in the Media: 6 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 6 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

Today’s defence news takes in the Army’s response to flooding in the north-west of England, along with airstrikes against Daesh and base security. FLOODING There is widespread coverage today on...

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Defence in the Media: 5 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 5 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon at RAF Akrotiri. Crown Copyright.

Leading the headlines in Defence news today are reports that RAF Typhoons have launched their first air strikes against Daesh in Syria last night. Coverage also claims Daesh is on the rise in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of western combat …

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Defence in the Media: 4 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 4 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media, Operations

Making the news today, British Tornado aircraft have again operated over Syria and Iraq after taking off from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus overnight. Strikes against Daesh Several of today’s front...

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Preventing civilian casualties and coordinating strike action – what you need to know:

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 3 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media, Equipment, Operations, Reactive statements

A pair of Tornado GR4 aircraft from Royal Air Force Marham Following the vote in the House of Commons last night, the Royal Air Force has flown its first offensive...

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Defence in the Media: 3 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 3 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

Parliament has voted to extend UK air strikes against to Syria and broadcast headlines this morning are dominated by this news, alongside confirmation that RAF Tornados have conducted the first wave of air strikes in the country.  Full details of …

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Defence in the Media: 2 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 2 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media
RAF Tornado. Crown Copyright

The debate and vote on potential UK air strikes in Syria continues to dominate broadcast and newspaper headlines. It is reported that the debate in the House of Commons is expected to run through the day, with a vote later this …

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Defence Secretary and General Messenger on air strikes in Syria

Posted by: Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence and MOD News Team, Posted on: 1 December 2015 - Categories: Breaking News, Ministerial comment, Operations

...prevent ISIL expanding further in Syria; they can relieve the pressure on opposition forces; and they can enhance the prospect of political negotiations leading to a new and more secure...

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Defence in the media: 1 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 1 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

...that France wants us to help, the United Nations has passed the resolution, that there are strong military reasons for using our aircraft in this battle. We’re making these arguments...

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