Defence in the Media: 7 December 2015
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...
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...
...have made it clear we need the consent of parliament to do this and we need to build that agreement amongst MPs. It’s a new parliament since the vote two...
News outlets report this morning that President Assad has dismissed claims that his Russian and Iranian allies will abandon him in an attempt to secure a ceasefire deal , arguing...
British naval base in Bahrain The Independent has reported that the government will face a major legal challenge over a new Royal Navy base inBahrain following accusations that Britain sacrificed...
There have been news reports arguing that the UK Government should grant asylum to Afghan staff, especially interpreters, who worked for British forces during military operations in Afghanistan. Many of...
...new Government, elected with a clear mandate to implement the Conservative manifesto. When the Prime Minister re-appointed me, he stressed just how important he believes our role is in Defence....
...kind of specialised Research & Development the report recommends – but it is not a case of either/or. We are right to invest in our two new aircraft carriers, 7...
...over £160 billion on our kit to keep Britain safe. That includes new strike fighters; more surveillance aircraft; hunter killer submarines; two aircraft carriers; and the most advanced armoured vehicles....