Defence in the Media: Monday 31st August 2015

A variety of Defence related news is featured across broadcast and print outlets today, including further Government investment in HMNB Faslane, calls for women to serve in the SAS, and...
A variety of Defence related news is featured across broadcast and print outlets today, including further Government investment in HMNB Faslane, calls for women to serve in the SAS, and...
...after the main investment decision. Today’s announcement is the latest in a long line of investment under this Government in the Royal Navy’s next generation capability. In January last year...
...support There is continued coverage in today's papers of the UK military effort in the Caribbean. Articles are today included in the Daily Mail, Daily Mirror and Press & Journal....
Of note in today’s broadcast headlines is the news that the United Nations has said nearly 25,000 people are understood to have fled the Iraqi city of Ramadi, as Shia...
Of note for Defence in the news today is the continuing coverage focusing on doubts over the Iraqi forces’ ability and willingness to fight ISIL. ISIL The majority of papers...
...Dialogue this weekend were highlighted on today’s BBC Breakfast (0635) and BBC R4 Today. Mr Carter said that Britain risks becoming disengaged from world affairs if it cuts spending on...
Defence news today includes the Defence Secretary's visit to Estonia to meet troops supporting NATO's enhanced Forward Presence, and coverage about the £1.4 billion contract for the Royal Navy's new...
Defence news today includes Royal Navy frigate HMS Sutherland escorting two Russian warships near the UK coastline, and news that £22.7m of LIBOR funding has been awarded to support older...
All broadcasts today lead with the Victory over Japan Day anniversary with it widely reported that the Queen has lead the nation in marking the 70th anniversary celebrations. VJ Day...
Defence news today includes an update on the Better Defence Estates Strategy, and reporting on Armed Forces mental health. Better Defence Estates strategy There is widespread coverage today on the...