Defence in the Media: 14 January 2016
Today’s broadcast headlines are dominated by news that a series of bomb blasts have hit the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, followed by continuing gunfire and reports of further explosions. For...
Today’s broadcast headlines are dominated by news that a series of bomb blasts have hit the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, followed by continuing gunfire and reports of further explosions. For...
In today's news ministers from across the EU are to discuss security measures, with warnings that extremists are taking advantage of the migrant crisis. There is consensus on the need...
Today's defence-related news includes a Sky package on soldiers prescribed with the anti-malarial drug Lariam and BBC Radio 4’s Today programme and BBC Breakfast featuring a Help For Heroes study...
Today’s Defence news is dominated by coverage of the Iraq Historical Allegations Team. IRAQ HISTORICAL ALLEGATIONS TEAM It is reported that dozens of cases in which British soldiers are accused...
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...
Of note for Defence amongst the broadcast bulletins this morning is a Sky News exclusive, travelling with Kurdish fighters in Syria as they regain territory from Daesh, and claim they...
...Carter today. Daesh air strikes The Mirror, BBC News and The Daily Star report that US officials have claimed to have killed the financial mastermind behind Daesh's war chest in...
Today's Defence news focuses on the Army's deployment to help those hit by flooding in north-west England and Coalition strikes against Daesh in Syria. FLOODING All newspapers give prominent coverage...
...the rise in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of western combat forces from the country. Syria Multiple newspapers cover the news that RAF Typhoons carried out their first mission against Daesh...
...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...