Defence in the media: Tuesday 17 October
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Today's defence-related news includes interviews with Major General Rupert Jones on the fight against Daesh and the UK military standing by to assist in the aftermath of Storm Ophelia if needed. Major General Rupert Jones interviews Major General Jones appeared …