Defence in the media: 9 March 2015

...about defending its values, suggesting destabilising Russian military action in the east of Ukraine had made the case for a European combined force more compelling. In response, a UK Government...
...about defending its values, suggesting destabilising Russian military action in the east of Ukraine had made the case for a European combined force more compelling. In response, a UK Government...
...independently, to be a force of its own in the world’. Our rapid reaction to events in the Middle East, Sierra Leone and Ukraine recently highlight that the flexible strategy...
...and giving DE&S the capacity, capability and freedom to deliver the equipment they need. I look forward to Tony building on this and creating a world class acquisition organisation. Syrian...
...cover yesterday’s proactive announcement that the UK is to train Syrian forces in the Middle East to fight against ISIL. The papers suggest that this represents a “stepping up” of...
...to remain 'ready' to deter against threats and protect the UK and our NATO allies. The incredible VE Day 70 celebrations recalled the triumph of the forces of freedom over...
...who have paid money in West Africa and in East Africa towards these gangs in the hope of getting across Africa and across the Mediterranean. We need to cut off...
...money in West Africa and in East Africa towards these gangs in the hope of getting across Africa and across the Mediterranean. We need to cut off those roots at...
...by those most affected, and leader articles in today’s Daily Express and Daily Mirror both reject Lord Dannatt’s comments, saying that British boots on the ground in the Middle East...
...are producing jihadists to fill the ranks of violent Sunni terrorist organisations in the Middle East. According to a UN report, more than 25,000 mujahedeen have joined ISIL in recent...
...to send more British forces to the Middle East to train local troops for the war against ISIL. They suggest that Military chiefs and security advisers are drawing up plans...