Defence in the Media: Saturday 16th January 2016

...for killing thousands of civilians. The papers report that the Saudi foreign minister and the MOD have confirmed that British military advisers are stationed in control centres in Saudi Arabia....
...for killing thousands of civilians. The papers report that the Saudi foreign minister and the MOD have confirmed that British military advisers are stationed in control centres in Saudi Arabia....
...defences. Saudi visit The Independent carries articles referencing the Defence Secretary’s engagement visit to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region this week. The outlet puts focus on three death penalty...
...rule out any military option. You can find out about the UK’s latest air strikes in Iraq here. Saudi Arabia The Independent carries an article which says that Britain is...
...House of Commons regarding Saudi Arabia's use of cluster munitions in Yemen. The articles highlight that only a limited number were sold by the UK, with the last one sold...
...of Iraq, Haider al-Abadi. Our strategy is therefore comprehensive and broader than simply military action. The full oral statement and debate can be found here. Saudi Arabia The Sun has...
...Arabia Judicial Review There is extensive coverage of the High Court ruling yesterday in favour of the Government on arms exports to Saudi Arabia, including reporting by The Times, The...
...to equip Saudi Arabia’s national guard. The MOD said that to disclose the information would jeopardise counter-terrorism co-operation. In response to the tribunal’s conclusions the MOD said: We are pleased...
...of the application. The Government is satisfied that extant licences for Saudi Arabia are compliant with this export licensing criteria. The UK is not a member of the Saudi-led Coalition....
...said in a trading update that discussions between it, the government and Saudi Arabia were progressing “to define the scope and terms” of the next Saudi-British defence co-operation programme. RFA...
...considering ways to reduce the burden on the armed forces of false claims. Arms exports The Independent carries an exclusive which says British defence exports to Saudi Arabia are set...