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Defence in the Media: Thursday 21 September 2017

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The Defence Secretary meets with UK personnel at Erbil and Taji where they have been involved in training Iraqi Security Forces, Kurdish Forces and Ninewah police. Crown copyright.

Today’s defence-related news includes coverage of the UK campaign against Daesh, a correction printed in the Daily Telegraph regarding HMS Ocean, and speculation over possible future inquiries by the Iraq Fatalities Investigations unit. UK campaign against Daesh Following the Defence …

Defence in the Media: Monday 18 September 2017

Today’s defence related news includes reports that the Defence Secretary and his Qatari counterpart, Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah, signed a Statement of Intent concerning Qatar’s proposed purchase of 24 Typhoon aircraft, continued coverage on Operation Ruman in the Carbbean …

Defence in the Media: 16 September 2017

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Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach has been elected as the new NATO Chairman of the Military Committee. UK MOD Crown Copyright, 2017. Photo: Gordon Elias.

Defence news today includes the activation of Operation Temperer and confirmation that Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach has been elected as NATO's next Chairman of the Military Council. Operation Temperer There is widespread reporting …