Defence in the media: 23 April 2016
Today’s defence news includes comments made by President Obama yesterday that both the US and UK would take action to ensure Daesh could not build a new 'stronghold' in Libya.
Daily updates of how defence is reported in the UK media
Today’s defence news includes comments made by President Obama yesterday that both the US and UK would take action to ensure Daesh could not build a new 'stronghold' in Libya.
Today’s news summary covers the conclusion of a rape trial, defence spending, Help for Heroes and recognition for the Army and Royal Navy as some of the top employers of women
Speculation surrounding security in Libya continues to be covered in today’s media. Also appearing is reporting on social media guidelines for Royal Navy canteens and coverage of a former Special Forces soldier who has been jailed for possessing firearms.
Today’s papers continue speculative reports about international sea and land missions in Libya and articles reporting that 25,000 jihadis have been killed in air strikes over the 20 months of the campaign against Daesh.
There is further speculation about security in Libya in today's Defence-related news, as well as comments about the effectiveness of coalition air strikes against Daesh.
Today’s news blog features more on the remarkable life story of Sandhurst’s leading Army officer cadet, Kidane Cousland, plus claims relating to an arms fair held in London last year.
Of note for Defence news today is further coverage of the situation in Libya, and reporting on the Army's new reserve recruitment campaign. Libya Articles in The Sun and Mirror follow up reporting that the UK could send 1,000 soldiers to Tripoli to help …
Today’s defence news includes reporting on Libya and coverage of a court case which heard that the youngest British soldier to serve in Afghanistan was beaten to death in an unprovoked street attack.
In a quieter day for defence news, there is reporting on gifting ammunition to the Kurdish Peshmerga and Pacific 24 boats.
There is reporting about Syria, Libya and an SAS veteran in today's media items of note for Defence.