Defence in the media: Wednesday 18 October
Today’s defence-related news includes coverage of the final push against Daesh in Raqqa, and the F35 programme.
Defence in the Media: 20 June 2017
Defence news today features coverage of the launch of the Veterans’ Gateway, the conflict in Syria and the start of events to mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday. Veterans’ Gateway The Times, BBC Breakfast, Sky News and ITV’s Good Morning …
Defence in the Media: 15 August 2016
Today’s news items of interest for Defence include reports that coalition-backed Syrian militias have made significant gains against Daesh in the town of Manbij.
Defence in the Media: 10 June 2016
Today’s defence news includes RAF attacks on targets in Fallujah, SAS soldiers potentially facing court martial, and a response to the critique on defence procurement.
Defence in the Media: 12 February 2016
This morning’s broadcast headlines are all led by the news from overnight that world powers have agreed to a “cessation of hostilities” in Syria to begin in a week’s time.
Defence in the Media: 29 November 2015
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Defence in the media, Operations, Personnel, Reactive statements
Broadcasters lead their bulletins this morning with warnings from the Defence Secretary that a Paris-style terrorist attack could “easily” happen in UK cities such as London, Manchester or Glasgow as he steps up efforts to win MP’s backing for air …
Defence in the Media: 27 November 2015
Broadcasters this morning focus on a variety of stories, but all follow up on the Prime Minister’s statement on proposals to tackle ISIL in Syria yesterday and the subsequent political fallout.
Defence in the Media: 25 November 2015
Coverage this morning continues of the Russian jet shot down by Turkey near the Syrian border.
Defence in the Media: 23 November 2015
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Defence in the media, Equipment, Operations, Personnel
The Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), due to be published later today, is covered prominently by all media outlets. It is widely reported that Prime Minister David Cameron will announce extra spending on equipment, including a range of aircraft, …
Defence in the Media: 01 October 2015
Of note for Defence today, broadcast outlets including the BBC are reporting this morning that the US and Russia’s foreign ministers have agreed to hold detailed talks over co-ordination and deconfliction of missions over Syria.