Defence in the Media: 15 August 2016
Today’s news items of interest for Defence include reports that coalition-backed Syrian militias have made significant gains against Daesh in the town of Manbij.
Daily updates of how defence is reported in the UK media
Today’s news items of interest for Defence include reports that coalition-backed Syrian militias have made significant gains against Daesh in the town of Manbij.
Of note for Defence news today is reporting about a new training scheme at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and claims about British Special Forces. Sandhurst The Sun carries an article which looks at a new scheme at Sandhurst which could …
MOD’s Innovation Initiative to bring future-tech and ideas to the Armed Forces is widely reported in today’s papers.
This morning’s defence news includes reports on the defence budget and Russia’s conflict with Ukraine.
This morning’s Defence news includes reporting on Russia and the Household Cavalry Regiment.
In the last 24 hours, the top defence news has included the latest RAF strike update announcing a number of strikes against a number of Daesh tankers in a Syrian oilfield.
This morning’s Defence news includes reporting on Syria and the Successor programme.
Items of interest for Defence in today’s news include safety for troops on holiday, potential new warships and hen harrier chicks under Ministry of Defence protection.
Amongst widespread coverage of the Rio Olympics, articles of defence interest include an interview with CGS on the Army in Scotland.
This morning’s headlines include coverage of US President Barak Obama’s Pentagon briefing in which he said there have been gains against Daesh in Iraq and Syria but warned the group still poses a threat.