Defence in the Media: 8 January 2016
The MOD Police appear in today's defence-related news.
Defence in the Media: 9 September 2016
Today’s defence related news includes coverage of the announcement the UK will send up to 100 extra personnel to the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. Peacekeeping There is further reporting today, including in The Telegraph, the Guardian and the Sun that the UK …
Defence in the media: 5 August 2016
This morning’s headlines include coverage of US President Barak Obama’s Pentagon briefing in which he said there have been gains against Daesh in Iraq and Syria but warned the group still poses a threat.
BBC on Afghanistan: The MOD position
Yesterday evening the BBC broadcast a report from Afghanistan, particularly the situation in Helmand province. The UK has a long term commitment to build a more secure, stable and prosperous Afghanistan.
Defence in the Media: 16 June 2016
Today's Defence news includes the Red Arrows and Afghanistan.
Defence in the Media: 3 June 2016
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 in Syria.
Defence in the Media: 21 May 2016
Of note for Defence today is reporting about a new contract for the training of Armed Forces helicopter pilots, and articles looking at the UK's support to Afghanistan. Babcock The Daily Telegraph reports that Babcock has been awarded a £400m deal to train …
Defence in the Media: 12 May 2016
This morning’s papers carry articles on HMS Sutherland escorting a Russian ship, same sex marriages on military bases and Afghan interpreters.
Defence in the Media: 6 May 2016
Today’s news includes reporting on an air strike on a refugee camp in Syria and the papers continue to write about Afghan interpreters.
Defence in the Media: 10 April 2016
Of note for Defence news today is further coverage of the Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq war, and reporting of US warnings about the threat of Daesh. Chilcot inquiry The Sunday Telegraph claims that British ‘spies’ will start next week to edit …