Defence in the Media: 20 March 2016
This morning’s broadcasters report that the prime suspect over autumn's Paris terror attacks, Salah Abdeslam, will fight extradition to France. Prince Harry’s visit to Nepal is also reported with a...
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Defence in the Media: 19 March 2016
Today's defence articles include reporting on Operational Honours, pilot overpayments and HMS Artful joining the Royal Navy fleet. Pilot overpayments The Daily Telegraph continues its coverage of overpayments made to...
50 days to go until Invictus Games 2016
The countdown to the second Invictus Games is underway, with today (March 19) marking 50 days to go until the opening ceremony in Orlando, Florida. Wounded, injured and sick service...
Defence in the Media: 18 March 2016
...by £500M from that set in the March 2015 budget as part of the government’s determination to eliminate the budget deficit without impacting on the baseline Defence budget, manpower numbers,...
Defence in the Media: 17 March 2016
Leading Defence news today are reports that Libor funding will benefit many military charities and continued coverage of the inquest into the death of Private Cheryl James. Meanwhile, the Irish...
Defence in the Media: 16 March 2016
A number of different Defence stories feature in today’s news, including the Russian withdrawal from Syria, speculation on troops being sent to Libya, and the conclusion of the inquest into...
Breaking news: Conclusion of Lynx helicopter crash inquest
A coroner has recorded a narrative conclusion at the inquest into the death of five British servicemen who died when a Lynx helicopter crashed in Afghanistan on 26 April 2014....
Defence in the Media: 15 March 2016
Broadcasters this morning lead with the breaking news from last night that Russian President Vladimir Putin has withdrawn the “main part” of Russia’s forces in Syria from today, with Mr...
Defence in the Media: 14 March 2016
Leading Defence news today is continued coverage of the terror attack in Turkey, and reporting on whether the UK could send non-combat troops to Libya. Ankara There is continued and widespread reporting that a car bomb terror attack has hit Ankara, …
Defence in the media: 13 March 2016
...also suggests that 15 members of the British Special Forces are working in an advisory role to help the government. IMAGE OF THE DAY An international, multi-service team led by...