Daily updates of how defence is reported in the UK media
Yesterday’s publication of the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) dominates today’s papers with a range of angles including the Prime Minister’s announcement on the increase of the defence equipment budget to £178bn, the Trident nuclear deterrent.
The Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), due to be published later today, is covered prominently by all media outlets. It is widely reported that Prime Minister David Cameron will announce extra spending on equipment, including a range of aircraft, …
Defence issues continue to be at the forefront of today’s media reporting, with a heavy focus on a potential parliamentary vote on military action in Syria, along with this week’s announcement on the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR).
This morning’s headlines include news that the UN security council has urged all countries to join the fight against ISIL after unanimously passing a resolution proposed by France, calling on capable member states to coordinate their efforts.
In today's news ministers from across the EU are to discuss security measures, with warnings that extremists are taking advantage of the migrant crisis. There is consensus on the need to improve border security and intelligence sharing. In the US, …
Today’s news continues coverage of operations in Paris. The French Parliament will vote today on extending emergency powers and its state of emergency, while investigators continue to examine the outcome of yesterday’s raid in St Denis.
In defence news, coverage includes the debate on UK air strikes against ISIL in Syria, speculation over British troops being sent to France in the wake of Friday’s attacks, as well as cyber security and Special Forces.
Today's news continues to be dominated by developments in Paris, with reports running that the Prime Minister has said £2 billion will be invested in Special Forces over five years to counter the threat of terrorism and the Chancellor setting out plans to invest £1.9 …
The news continues to be dominated by Friday night’s terrorist attacks in Paris, with many outlets reporting directly from the French capital. Prime Minister David Cameron has announced the government will provide 1,900 extra security and intelligence staff
Broadcast news today continues to be dominated by Friday night’s terrorist attacks in Paris as more details emerge. Outlets report that as ISIL claim responsibility for the attacks, the French Prime Minister has confirmed that French air strikes over Syria …
