Defence in the Media: 19 June 2018

Defence news today includes coverage of training provided by British troops to Nigerian forces battling Boko Haram and Daesh. Nigeria training The Daily Mirror today looks at British training provided...
Defence news today includes coverage of training provided by British troops to Nigerian forces battling Boko Haram and Daesh. Nigeria training The Daily Mirror today looks at British training provided...
Today’s defence related news includes coverage of the Syrian Democratic Forces’ announcement that Daesh has been defeated territorially. Fall of Daesh There’s widespread media coverage today on the announcement that...
Today’s defence-related news includes the Better Combat Compensation consultation, UK’s defence spending and the Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to an Air Cadets camp at RAF Wittering Combat Immunity The MOD’s...
Defence news today includes coverage of Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson's announcement that the MOD has invested £1m into the development of a new generation of satellite antennas. Satellite antenna There...
Today’s defence related stories include coverage of the latest strike statement. Raqqa The Daily Express report that a Daesh nerve centre for foreign fighters in Syria has been ‘flattened’ by...
In defence news this morning, there is reporting that UK Armed Forces personnel will begin operations to help train the Libyan Coastguard today, and of a £131m support contract for...
Veterans parade on Armed Forces Day. Crown Copyright. The launch of the Office for Veterans Affairs is officially taking place today. As part...
Today’s Defence-related stories include a speech by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson at the Atlantic Council think-tank and build-up to the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Amiens. Defence Secretary Atlantic...
Today’s news coverage includes Armed Forces Day 2018 and the ongoing work of the Army in support of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. Armed Forces Day 2018 Outlets...
Today’s defence news blog covers the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Private Cheryl James, suggestions that more UK troops could be sent to Afghanistan and aid drops...