Defence in the media
Daily updates of how defence is reported in the UK media
This morning’s Defence stories include reporting on yesterday’s anti-nuclear protest, the opening of a memorial remembering the British military personnel who died in the first Gulf War and mesothelioma lump sum compensation payments.
Today’s broadcast bulletins lead with reporting that the Syria truce agreement which came into effect last night seems to have held so far.
A wide range of Defence stories feature in today’s news, covering issues including Daesh and the Deepcut inquest.
Leading Defence news today is further coverage on homes for Army families, and reporting that five military personnel have been recognised for making a difference for LGBT in the workplace. Army housing An article in The Sun reports that the chief executives of Carillion …
A wide range of Defence stories feature in today’s news, including military support transferring nurse Pauline Cafferkey, Syria and the Deepcut inquest. EBOLA All papers carry the story on British nurse Pauline Cafferkey, who contracted ebola in Sierra Leone, being …
Today’s defence news blog looks at a report into a helicopter crash in Afghanistan, data breaches, swearing, the proposed sale of Kneller Hall and allegations concerning the weather in Cyprus. Apache crash The Daily Star Sunday, People and Sunday Express …
Of note in Defence news today is further reporting on a US air strike against Daesh targets in Libya. Libya air strike There is widespread coverage today of yesterday's news of a US air strike on Daesh targets in Libya. The majority …
Air strikes in Syria and the RAF’s Quick Reaction Alert response are the main items of interest in Defence news this morning. Syria air strikes The Times and The Independent write that British air strikes in Syria have hit seven …
Today’s defence news covers reports of the two Saudi Air Force cadets training at RAF Cosford and yesterday’s Quick Reaction Alert.
Of note for Defence news today, BBC Radio 4 's Today Programme reported that Michael Fallon has become the first Defence Secretary in more than a decade to visit the Falkland Islands.