Defence in the Media: 6 February 2016

...out as a result of a ground offensive by pro-government groups, and say that aid agencies are under pressure to deliver food and shelter. Turkey’s Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is...
...out as a result of a ground offensive by pro-government groups, and say that aid agencies are under pressure to deliver food and shelter. Turkey’s Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is...
...Turkey The Guardian claims President Erdogan broke down in tears yesterday evening as he paid his respects to supporters who died over the weekend. The paper says he is blaming...
...follow up yesterday’s news that Daesh has lost territory along the border with Turkey after the Turkish military supported rebel forces over the weekend. The Times in its coverage says...
...significant and complex battle in the Middle East since the American invasion of Iraq 13 years ago, and would see Daesh lose a major stronghold. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said:...
...hope to return to Aleppo, although this prospect seems distant. Similarly, BBC R4 Today discusses the willingness of neighbours such as Turkey to take Syrian refugees. Sergeant Blackman BBC Breakfast...
...the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, considers the ceasefire an important step in ultimately resolving the Syrian conflict.The Daily Express also notes that Turkey hopes the ceasefire will mean defeat...
...supported by Special Forces to gather intelligence and coordinate strikes, and that there are alternatives to fighting alongside the Syrian army, including a partnership with Jordan and Turkey. Patrick Cockburn...
...Turkey before entering the European Union by sea or land and eventually heading to countries including the UK, France, Germany and Spain. The Independent on Sunday reveals that Jeremy Corbyn...
A multi-billion pound contract to supply Qatar with 24 Typhoon aircraft dominates today's defence news. QATAR SIGN MULTI-BILLION POUND DEAL FOR TYPHOON JETS There has been widespread coverage of the...