Defence in the Media: 1 November 2016
Today’s Defence news includes reports on Mosul, the Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT) and Ajax tanks.
Daily updates of how defence is reported in the UK media
Today’s Defence news includes reports on Mosul, the Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT) and Ajax tanks.
Defence news today includes reporting on the situation in Syria and contracts for Challenger 2 tanks. Syria On its front page The Times reports that President Putin will launch a full-scale military assault on the Syrian city of Aleppo as early as this week, …
A variety of Defence stories are featured in today's news, including civil service and armed forces pay, and the armed forces use of fitness apps.
Today’s defence news includes reports of RAF jets being scrambled to escort a passenger plane which made an emergency landing at Prestwick Airport. There is also coverage of recruitment company Red Snapper receiving £20m of ‘tax payers’ money, a rally …
In defence news this morning, there is reporting that UK Armed Forces personnel will begin operations to help train the Libyan Coastguard today, and of a £131m support contract for RAF Sentinel aircraft that will secure around 160 jobs.
Today’s defence news is led by coverage of the Defence Secretary’s announcement that the UK will be sending 800 personnel to Estonia. There is also coverage of Russia cancelling plans to refuel its flotilla of warships at the Spanish port …
In defence media today there is coverage of recent RAF strikes against Daesh. The winners of the Army photographic competition winners have also been announced. RAF Strike Update The Sun reports that RAF jets and drones have destroyed 46 Daesh targets over …
In defence-related broadcast news this morning, Sky News reports that, later today, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon will announce he is to send up to a further 20 British soldiers to train the moderate opposition in Syria. Sky News, BBC News and various online outlets …
The battle for Mosul remains the key talking point in defence news this morning.
Today’s defence-related media coverage includes the news that Britain will send nearly 30 troops to bolster NATO’s mission in Kosovo. NATO Kosovo force The Independent, The Sunday Mirror, and The People, report that nearly 30 British troops will be sent to …