Defence in the media: 17 January 2016
Today’s defence-related news includes reports about mental health in the services, an Army review of the Afghanistan campaign and the latest developments in the MOD’s land sales plans. Veterans There...
Defence in the Media: 15 January 2016
...20, was funded by Daesh. Bearskins The Daily Mirror reports on the use of real fur being used for soldiers’ bearskin Busbys, stating that the bill for the fur has...
RAF Deputy Commander of Operations: The fight against Daesh
The Royal Air Force's Deputy Commander of Operations Air Marshal Bagwell reflects on the RAF contribution to the UK's fight against the terrorist group Daesh. The Royal Air Force has now been engaged on Operation SHADER over Iraq and Syria for …
Defence in the Media: 14 January 2016
...six banks have all committed to make it easier for service personnel to manage their mortgage when they are posted abroad as part of their pledges to the Armed Forces...
Defence in the Media: 13 January 2016
Leading today's Defence news are reports that Iran detained two US navy vessels in the Persian Gulf, and there is further coverage of training deaths in the Armed Forces. US vessels Multiple media outlets, including the The Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail and BBC R4 Today programme, follow …
Defence in the media: 12 January 2016
...to look into its use in the Armed Forces. An MOD spokesperson said: No anti-malarial treatments are without associated side effects but it is crucial we protect our personnel from...
Defence in the Media: 8 January 2016
...military personnel are not directly involved in Saudi-led Coalition operations, we are offering Saudi Arabia advice and training on best practice targeting techniques to help ensure continued compliance with International...
Defence in the Media: 7 January 2016
...of Human Rights in a case brought by Stonewall, the charity. A new code of conduct was introduced and the practice effectively ended, even though the legislation remained on the...
Defence in the Media: 6 January 2016
In defence news today, broadcast channels are dominated by North Korea’s claim overnight to have successfully tested a hydrogen bomb and a Sky News exclusive on Daesh weapons testing at...
Defence in the Media: 5 January 2016
Today’s defence news covers the latest Daesh propaganda video, allegations against British troops and the situation in Kabul and Libya, along with some unusual military pageantry. DAESH PROPAGANDA VIDEO Reporting...