Daily updates of how defence is reported in the UK media
Of note for Defence this morning, BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat looks ahead to one year anniversary of the parliamentary vote to take military action against ISIL in Iraq, while BBC Radio 4’s Today programme ran a feature on the effects of the anti-malarial drug mefloquine/ Lariam.
In Defence-related broadcast news, the BBC Radio 4 Today Programme reports that MP Caroline Lucas and Baroness Jones are seeking a judicial review into a UK remotely piloted air system (RPAS) strike in Syria.
The most prominent story on today’s front pages is the European Union agreement reached last night to relocate refugees across member states.
There is continued coverage in today’s newspapers of Lord Ashcroft’s biography of David Cameron, which includes apparent criticisms from former senior military personnel on the Prime Minister’s knowledge of the military and his legacy in Libya.
The graves of six Wellington bomber airmen have been rededicated in Holland following a successful search to trace their relatives. A group gathered for the ceremony held last week at Leeuwarden cemetery.
In today's defence-related news there's more on potential military action against ISIL in Syria and levels of political support.
There continues to be widespread broadcast coverage today of the growing tensions in Europe as it is reported more than 10,000 migrants have flooded into Austria. On defence matters, there has also been coverage of today's Battle of Britain commemorations including …
Included in today’s broadcast news is reporting that Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond will meet his American counterpart in London for the latest round of talks on defeating ISIL.
The migration crisis continues to dominate today’s news, as Croatia closes seven of its eight road border crossings with Serbia following a huge influx of migrants.
Medical experts have today published new health advice that backs the continued use of ‘Lariam’ by travellers from the UK.
