Defence in the Media: 11 August 2016
This morning’s defence news includes reports on the defence budget and Russia’s conflict with Ukraine.
Defence Secretary: Today marks our first budget increase in 6 years
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Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence, Posted on:
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Equipment, Ministerial comment, Operations, Personnel
With the start of a new financial year, we mark a major milestone for Defence with our budget increasing for the first time in six years in real terms.
Defence in the Media: 18 March 2016
Today’s defence news update covers issues including MOD spending, measures to tackle people smuggling and assistance offered to Ukraine. DEFENCE SPENDING The BBC has reported claims that this week’s Budget showed a reduction defence spending for the current financial year. …
Defence in the Media: 17 March 2016
Leading Defence news today are reports that Libor funding will benefit many military charities and continued coverage of the inquest into the death of Private Cheryl James. Meanwhile, the Irish Guards celebrate St Patrick’s Day.
Defence in the media: 13 March 2016
Here is a summary of the main defence related stories in the news this morning.
Defence in the Media: 9 July 2015
This morning’s broadcast and newspaper headlines all lead with the Summer Budget. Politicians and business leaders offer their reactions to the measures introduced by the Chancellor yesterday
Defence in the Media: 11 February 2015
Defence budget This morning the Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail report that President Obama has warned Prime Minister David Cameron not to cut the UK defence budget. According to the papers, Mr Obama made the direct appeal during face-to-face …
Defence in the Media: 4 February 2015
ISIL hostage video Many of the papers, including the Guardian, the Telegraph, the Times, the Financial Times, Daily Mail, Daily Express, the Sun and the Daily Mirror report on the Jordanian government’s vows of “punishment and revenge” against ISIL after the jihadi group released …