Defence in the Media: 18 October 2016
This morning, the battle for Mosul continues to be the central focus for both broadcast and print media.
This morning, the battle for Mosul continues to be the central focus for both broadcast and print media.
The Defence Secretary's opposition to an EU army leads defence-related news today.
A number of Defence stories are covered in today’s media, including further focus on the Syrian city of Aleppo
Of note for Defence news today is further coverage around news that the RAF has carried out more than 1,000 air strikes in the campaign against Daesh. Campaign against Daesh BBC Radio 4 Today Programme this morning reported that the MOD …
Today’s defence related news includes coverage of HMS Daring setting sail from Portsmouth to the Gulf to support the military campaign against Daesh and a report about military charities being accused of exaggerating the problem of PTSD among veterans to raise …
Today’s defence-related news includes coverage of UK support to a Danish-led maritime operation to remove chemical weapons materials from Libya.
In today's defence-related news there's reporting about Russian air strikes over Syria and the new Zephyr aircraft. Zephyr The Daily Mail reports that a solar-powered “spy drone” that can stay in the sky for 45 days is Britain’s latest weapon against …
Of note for Defence news today is reporting about a new training scheme at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and claims about British Special Forces. Sandhurst The Sun carries an article which looks at a new scheme at Sandhurst which could …
This morning’s papers report on the nuclear deterrent and Royal Air Force air strikes against Daesh.
Today’s blog looks ahead to the publication of the Iraq Inquiry and the forthcoming Nato summit, as well as the tragic events in Iraq on Saturday night.