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Defence in the Media: 3 March 2017

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Of note for Defence news today is Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon's visit to Scotland, and reporting that the British Army's bomb disposal experts have dealt with an unexploded Second World War bomb in London.

Bomb disposal

A number of media outlets report that British Army experts have worked alongside the Metropolitan Police to make safe an unexploded German Second World War bomb in Brent, London. The bomb disposal team worked hard through the night on Thursday to ensure the public's safety.

Daesh

The Daily Express reports that Daesh's leaders are being "systematically wiped out" as part of the Coalition's campaign. The article quotes US Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, who says there is a "specific campaign" to hunt them.

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Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon visited Edinburgh University's Officer Training Corps, and met soldiers from various Scotland-based British Army units. Crown Copyright.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon visited Edinburgh University's Officer Training Corps, and met soldiers from various Scotland-based British Army units. Crown Copyright.

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