Defence in the Media: 27 December 2015
The flooding in the North of England continues to lead the news as Army personnel assist with the evacuation and construction of temporary flood defences.
The flooding in the North of England continues to lead the news as Army personnel assist with the evacuation and construction of temporary flood defences.
British Army personnel today prepared to extend their efforts to support civilian efforts to protect flood-hit communities in northern England, led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
This morning’s news leads with reports of multiple flood warnings after prolonged heavy rain in the North West and the Army’s support to flood defence work yesterday.
The Army has been called in to support civilian efforts to protect flood-hit communities in northern England led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
There's more reporting today on the Afghan military’s battle against the Taliban in Sangin, Helmand Province. Broadcasters are also reporting that the Army is preparing to help in flood-affected parts of Cumbria today as storms are expected to bring more flooding to the …
This morning’s broadcast headlines focus on flooding in Cumbria, and reports that fresh troops and supplies have arrived in Sangin to give support to the Afghan forces in the town besieged by Taliban militants. There is also coverage of Russia’s …
Of interest for Defence in today’s news are reports that UK troops have been deployed to Helmand Province to help local forces, as reports suggest the Taliban is threatening Sangin.
There is reporting that British forces are assisting the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces in Sangin, Helmand province, Afghanistan.
Today’s defence news includes further coverage of women in combat roles, as well as reports on Helmand province and Syria.
In today's news of interest for defence the Sunday Telegraph reports that the Prime Minister has called for ground combat roles to be opened up to women, while the Sunday Times leads on a proposed review of police gun use following the …