A range of defence stories feature in today’s media, including continued coverage of Russia’s Northern Fleet sailing through the Channel, the Iraq Historical Allegations Team (IHAT), and the fight against Daesh in Iraq.
Russian ships
Most national newspapers, including The Times, The Daily Mail, The Daily Mirror, The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian report that Russia’s Northern Fleet led by the aircraft carrier the Admiral Kuznetsov has sailed through the English channel under the watchful eye of the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said:
When these ships near our waters we will man-mark them every step of the way. We will be watching as part of our steadfast commitment to keep Britain safe.
IHAT
The Times, The Daily Mail and The Daily Telegraph report that IHAT has cost £35m so far.
An MOD spokesperson said:
Our Armed Forces are rightly held to the highest standards and credible serious allegations of criminal behavior must be investigated. An independent investigation is the best way to make sure that innocent personnel are not dragged through international courts without cause, leaving the door open to a lengthy, and costly public inquiry.
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