Major Rachel Grimes understands how rape and violence are being used as cheap weapons. Despite its devastating role in conflict, sexual violence has not traditionally been considered in military doctrine, by military planners or by soldiers on the ground.
A variety of Defence stories are featured in the news today.
Making the news today, British Tornado aircraft have again operated over Syria and Iraq after taking off from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus overnight.
Following the vote in the House of Commons last night, the Royal Air Force has flown its first offensive operation against Daesh in Syria.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon and Lieutenant General Gordon Messenger have answered questions from the House of Commons Defence Select Committee (HCDC) on the potential for air strikes by the Royal Air Force in Syria.
Broadcasters lead their bulletins this morning with warnings from the Defence Secretary that a Paris-style terrorist attack could “easily” happen in UK cities such as London, Manchester or Glasgow as he steps up efforts to win MP’s backing for air …
Millions of people across the world are affected by the destruction of war. Women and children are the worst hit casualties of conflict, with rape and gender-based violence being used as weapons, particularly by terrorists.
Royal Navy and Royal Air Force personnel based in the Falkland Islands have conducted a long range rescue of a British man from a Russian cruise ship.
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, …
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.
