Today’s defence news includes the ongoing fight against Daesh in Mosul and continuing coverage of the reopening of the National Army Museum.
Mosul
The Daily Mail, The Independent, The Scotsman and The Times continue to report on the fighting in Mosul, and that Daesh are using civilians as human shields in an effort to hamper coalition air strikes.
An MOD spokesperson said:
As operations to liberate western Mosul and Raqqa intensify, the RAF continues to provide precision close air support to ground forces engaged in difficult urban combat. We conduct detailed assessments after each strike and review information from organisations such as Airwars and we have not seen evidence that we have been responsible for civilian casualties so far. Through our rigorous targeting processes we will continue to seek to minimise the risk of civilian casualties, but that risk can never be removed entirely.
National Army Museum
Following on from yesterday’s coverage, The Times runs a multi-page feature on the newly opened National Army Museum which highlights the exciting new exhibitions and the role the museum plays in engaging with wider society on the role of the British Army and the day to day experiences of soldiers.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon said:
The British Army plays a vital role on the world stage, both at home and across the globe. The exhibits here remind us that if we are to continue protecting our people and projecting our influence globally, we must have a strong Army to lead the way. The National Army Museum is not just about our military past but our future too, and I look forward to the Museum retelling the great story of the British Army to hundreds and thousands of people, for many years to come.
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