Defence in the Media: 8 June 2015
The main story of interest today is HMS Bulwark’s involvement in international efforts to rescue a wave of more than 3,000 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean.
Defence in the media
Daily updates of how defence is reported in the UK media
Defence in the Media: 6 June 2015
On the 71st anniversary of D-Day, news of note for Defence is focused on the military spending debate ahead of the G7 summit in Germany, the wait of some veterans for their Legion D’Honneur medal, and the continuing inquest into …
Defence in the Media: 5 June 2015
The impact on Defence of the Chancellor’s spending announcement yesterday is carried in several outlets, while the Brecon Beacons inquest and tension in Ukraine feature again.
Defence in the Media: 4 June 2015
Items of Defence-related media coverage in this morning’s media include continued coverage of the Brecon Beacons inquest and articles discussing the West’s response to Russia actions in Ukraine.
Defence in the Media: 3 June 2015
In Defence-related news, Radio 4’s Today programme included an interview with Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former Secretary General of NATO, who said that the West should step up support for Ukraine.
Defence in the Media: 2 June 2015
Of note for Defence today, comments made by the US Defence Secretary Ash Carter in relation to Britain’s defence spending, and the response to those remarks made by the UK’s Defence Secretary Michael Fallon, continue to be highlighted in the …
Defence in the media: Monday 1 June
There are further reports today about possible UK activity against ISIL, as well as widespread coverage of the death of a Royal Marine trainee and the inquest into the death of soldiers on SAS selection.
Defence in the media: 31 May 2015
As HMS Bulwark delivers migrants to safety in Italy it's been reported that Defence Minister Philip Dunne, Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nicholas Houghton and former defence minister Andrew Robathan have been restricted from travelling to Russia.
Defence in the media: 30 May 2015
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Items of Defence interest this morning include news that HMS Bulwark arrived back in Italy this morning after rescuing hundreds of migrants this week. The migrants are said to be fleeing Libya. Yesterday the crew of HMS Bulwark helped Italy's coastguard rescue …
Defence in the media: 29 May 2015
In defence news this morning, broadcasters cover the story that HMS Bulwark rescued hundreds of migrants from the Mediterranean.