Defence in the Media: 11 August 2015
Included amongst this morning’s broadcast bulletins and of interest to Defence is the Sky News report that ISIL are now focussing on urging British recruits to carry out “lone wolf” attacks in the UK
Defence in the media: 10 August 2015
The headlines cover a range of stories this morning with defence related articles on consultancy spend, Gibraltar and Afghan interpreters.
Defence in the Media: 9 August 2015
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Commemorations taking place in Japan to mark the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki have run across the majority of media outlets today, with many observing that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe,
Defence in the Media: 8 August 2015
Of note in Defence news this morning, the Times story which reports that selection training for Britain's elite Special Forces will be “softened” under plans to protect recruits from extreme temperatures is picked up widely.
Defence in the Media: 31 July 2015
This morning’s broadcast headlines are dominated by the ongoing migrant crisis in Calais and Kent.
Breaking News: MOD response to Court of Appeal judgement
The Court of Appeal today ruled against the Ministry of Defence in relation to the detention of Serdar Mohammed who was captured and detained by UK Armed Forces in Afghanistan in April 2010.
Defence in the Media: 30th July 2015
Defence issues in the news today include calls for the Army to help secure Calais, follow up coverage of Army numbers, and the confirmation of the death of Taliban leader Mullah Omar.
Defence in the media: 27 July 2015
Amongst today’s broadcast bulletins is the news that the Prime Minister is expected announce trade deals of around £750m when he visits Indonesia later.
Defence in the Media: 14 July 2015
The Daily Mail’s front page this morning features an interview with a father of one of the reservists who died on a march on the Brecon Beacons ahead of the expected verdict from the inquest today.
Defence in the Media: 12 July 2015
Today’s papers feature coverage of ISIL, with varying focuses, along with stories on expanding cadet forces and plans for a new military memorial.