Defence in the Media: Friday 21st September 2018
...Telegraph reports that the Defence Secretary has sent a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin by becoming the first Western minister outside of Ukraine to visit Marinka in the east...
Defence in the media: Tuesday 24 July 2018
...(p28) this morning also speculate on the future of RAF Scampton and RAF Linton-on-Ouse. Minister for Defence People and Veterans, Tobias Ellwood said: Our military bases are where our service...
Defence in the media: Monday 18 June 2018
...in Nigeria The Daily Mirror (30,35) and The Sun (13) both report that British troops are training local forces in Nigeria in countering IEDs and countering Boko Haram ambushes. The...
Defence in the Media: Thursday 9 November 2017
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There is further coverage today of Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson at the NATO and Counter-Daesh Ministerial meeting in Brussels and of comments yesterday by outgoing Commander of the US Army in Europe.
Defence in the Media: 24 October 2017
Today’s defence-related coverage includes the news that the UK will step up its role in the fight against Daesh. FIGHT AGAINST DAESH The Telegraph, The Times, The Sun, Daily Mail,...
Defence in the Media: 21 August 2017
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Defence news today includes reporting that Royal Navy warship HMS Monmouth has helped carry out a number of drug seizures in the Gulf and Indian Ocean. Royal Navy Following coverage at the weekend, there is further reporting today in The …
Defence in Media: Saturday 1 April 2017
...Together we’re showing leadership on the world stage - tackling extremism, standing up to Russian aggression and modernising NATO, making it fitter, faster and more agile. Defence Budget The Times,...
Defence in the media: 20th February 2017
Today’s Defence News includes coverage of a new defence contract with Qioptic, the Munich security Conference and the Iraqi Army’s attempt to retake western Mosul from Daesh control. IDEX ANNOUNCEMENT...
MOD contributes to deficit reduction
...in the best possible way, we were able to bring the Defence budget under control. An MOD Spokesperson said: “You would expect MOD to play a part in the Government’s...
Defence in the media: 25 May 2015
Of note for Defence in the news today is the continuing coverage focusing on doubts over the Iraqi forces’ ability and willingness to fight ISIL. ISIL The majority of papers...