Defence in the media: 1 April 2016
In today's news items of interest for Defence there are reports about Daesh, steel and the anniversary of Puma helicopters serving in Afghanistan. Steel The Tata steel story is widely...
Defence in the Media: 01 February 2016
Media outlets this morning report that a new inquest into the death of Pte Cheryl James at Deepcut Barracks begins today. The papers report on Syrian peace talks and speculation...
Defence in the media: 18 January 2016
...is due to service, through the War Pensions Scheme and Armed Forces occupational pensions schemes. We are clear that veterans should receive fair treatment following service and we are absolutely...
Defence in the media: 17 January 2016
...disposing of excess land will be reinvested into a defence budget that gives our armed forces the equipment they need to keep Britain safe. Every acre that we can free...
Defence in the Media: 31 December 2015
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...is prepared to negotiate with Boko Haram for the release of the Chibok schoolgirls who were abducted in summer 2014. The piece says the President has said he does not...
Defence in the media: 24 December 2015
...2,000 troops short and has paid penalties to the MOD. A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: In order to ensure best value for the taxpayer, Capita is required to meet...
Defence in the Media: 23 December 2015
...a speculative story that British Special Forces are to help direct an air campaign. They suggest that a handful of Special Boat Service commandos are part of a US-led force...
Defence in the media: 22 December 2015
...not disadvantaged by their service. However, as in the civilian world, it is not permitted to perform same-sex marriages in a church. In a recent Parliamentary Question, the Minister for...
Defence in the media: 21 December 2015
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...capability in defending the country’s security and the significant progress made since 2001. Though this has come at a high price, the UK can be proud of what it has...
Defence in the Media: 8 December 2015
Today's Defence news includes reporting that Daesh’s blueprint for building a viable state has been revealed, and further coverage of the UK's fight against the extremist group in Syria. Daesh The Guardian reports on a leaked internal manual that is said to be Daesh’s …