Defence in the Media: 24 March 2016
Today’s defence news blog covers issues including Britain’s nuclear deterrent and an investigation into a fatal shooting in Iraq that found a soldier acted in self-defence.
Defence in the Media: 23 March 2016
The papers today are dominated by the terror attacks in Brussels as Belgium begins three days of national mourning following the bomb attacks which killed more than 30 people.
Defence in the Media: 22 March 2016
The news agenda is this morning dominated by the attacks in Brussels. Elsewhere of note for Defence, there is continued coverage of the Iraq suicide attack and reports of rotten food allegedly served to our Armed Forces. Meanwhile an Emergency …
Grave of WWI padre rededicated almost 100 years after he was killed
The grave of a previously unknown Reverend was today rededicated in France almost 100 years after he was killed in World War One.
Defence in the Media: 21 March 2016
Today's Defence news includes continued coverage of inaccurate allegations about incidents at Pirbright Barracks, and reporting that references the UK's support to Ethiopian security forces. Pirbright There is follow-up coverage, in the Daily Telegraph and Daily Mail, of the Sun on Sunday’s story which inaccurately reported that two recruits were ‘forced’ …
Defence in the Media: 20 March 2016
This morning’s broadcasters report that the prime suspect over autumn's Paris terror attacks, Salah Abdeslam, will fight extradition to France. Prince Harry’s visit to Nepal is also reported with a note that he will meet Gurkhas whilst in the country.
Defence in the Media: 19 March 2016
Today's defence articles include reporting on Operational Honours, pilot overpayments and HMS Artful joining the Royal Navy fleet.
50 days to go until Invictus Games 2016
The countdown to the second Invictus Games is underway, with today (March 19) marking 50 days to go until the opening ceremony in Orlando, Florida.
Defence in the Media: 18 March 2016
Today’s defence news update covers issues including MOD spending, measures to tackle people smuggling and assistance offered to Ukraine. DEFENCE SPENDING The BBC has reported claims that this week’s Budget showed a reduction defence spending for the current financial year. …
Defence in the Media: 17 March 2016
Leading Defence news today are reports that Libor funding will benefit many military charities and continued coverage of the inquest into the death of Private Cheryl James. Meanwhile, the Irish Guards celebrate St Patrick’s Day.