Defence in the Media: 4 December 2015
Making the news today, British Tornado aircraft have again operated over Syria and Iraq after taking off from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus overnight. Strikes against Daesh Several of today’s front...
Preventing civilian casualties and coordinating strike action – what you need to know:
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A pair of Tornado GR4 aircraft from Royal Air Force Marham Following the vote in the House of Commons last night, the Royal Air Force has flown its first offensive...
Defence in the Media: 3 December 2015
Parliament has voted to extend UK air strikes against to Syria and broadcast headlines this morning are dominated by this news, alongside confirmation that RAF Tornados have conducted the first wave of air strikes in the country. Full details of …
Defence in the Media: 2 December 2015
The debate and vote on potential UK air strikes in Syria continues to dominate broadcast and newspaper headlines. It is reported that the debate in the House of Commons is expected to run through the day, with a vote later this …
Defence Secretary and General Messenger on air strikes in Syria
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...prevent ISIL expanding further in Syria; they can relieve the pressure on opposition forces; and they can enhance the prospect of political negotiations leading to a new and more secure...
Defence in the media: 1 December 2015
...that France wants us to help, the United Nations has passed the resolution, that there are strong military reasons for using our aircraft in this battle. We’re making these arguments...
Defence in the Media: 30 November 2015
Leading the news on BBC Radio 4, are reports that “the stage is set for a showdown” between Jeremy Corbyn and his shadow cabinet over the issue of air strikes...
Defence in the Media: 29 November 2015
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...he steps up efforts to win MP’s backing for air strikes against ISIL fighters in Syria. SYRIA Earlier today, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon appeared on Sunday’s BBC One current affairs...
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...police and civilian instructors in Kenya and neighbouring countries. The team has been helping train regional armies such as Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and Burundi for peace support operations for the...
Defence in the Media: 28 November 2015
Running prominently in the broadcast bulletins this morning is reporting on plans the Government has for drumming up support for extending UK air strikes into Syria to tackle ISIL.