Defence in the Media: 1 January 2016
...terrorists would strike again. It writes that police and soldiers kept a vigilant eye over revellers as fears grew of another Daesh attack on 'soft targets' after the November attacks...
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Defence in the Media: 31 December 2015
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...is prepared to negotiate with Boko Haram for the release of the Chibok schoolgirls who were abducted in summer 2014. The piece says the President has said he does not...
Defence in the media: 30 December 2015
...collapse and concerns about more flooding endangering life. An article about the clean-up in The Telegraph claims that wounded ex-servicemen are among those travelling hundreds of miles to assist with...
Defence in the media: 29 December 2015
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Broadcast headlines are once again dominated by the floods in the north of England today, with Sky News focussing on potential further “misery” to come as a result of Storm...
Defence in the Media: 28 December 2015
Today’s defence news includes gains made by Iraqi forces against Daesh, the flooding response and developments in Afghanistan. RAMADI The Times, Guardian, Daily Telegraph and Independent all report that Daesh...
Defence in the Media: 27 December 2015
...The Independent on Sunday writes that the Government has held its second emergency COBRA meeting in two days to help coordinate the rescue operation, and the PM expected to cut...
Boxing Day update on Army support to flood efforts
...has suffered severe flooding three times this month. Military personnel can provide a vital role in flood relief efforts alongside counterparts from local authorities, emergency services and other Government departments....
Defence in the media: 26 December 2015
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...across Britain and that troops from 2 LANCS had worked, and are expected to work again today, on flood defences. Broadcast outlets this morning are suggesting that the military could...
Breaking news: Army deploys to support flood relief efforts
...always ready to assist in such emergencies and one company from 2nd Battalion Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (2LANCS), based in Weeton Barracks near Preston, was deployed to help to build...
Defence in the media: 24 December 2015
...2,000 troops short and has paid penalties to the MOD. A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: In order to ensure best value for the taxpayer, Capita is required to meet...