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.
Defence in the Media: 15 January 2016
In a quieter morning for UK Defence news, it is being reported that, according to the Indonesian police, the suicide bomber attack in Jakarta, which killed two people and injured 20, was funded by Daesh.
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
Today’s broadcast headlines are dominated by news that a series of bomb blasts have hit the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, followed by continuing gunfire and reports of further explosions. For Defence there are reports on Trident, counter Daesh air strikes …
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
Today's defence-related news includes a Sky package on soldiers prescribed with the anti-malarial drug Lariam and BBC Radio 4’s Today programme and BBC Breakfast featuring a Help For Heroes study predicting the support veterans will need in future.
Defence in the Media: 8 January 2016
Today’s defence news covers the Defence Secretary’s visit to Japan, the situation in Libya and the MOD’s position on Saudi Arabia.
Defence in the Media: 7 January 2016
In broadcast news, the UN Security Council says it will begin work immediately on measures against North Korea, after Pyongyang said it had tested a hydrogen bomb.
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 a ‘jihadi university’ in Syria. In the newspapers, there are …
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.