Defence in the Media: 15 June 2015
There’s widespread reporting about Britain’s youngest suicide bomber in Iraq today, as well as coverage of a US strike on a notorious terrorist in Libya.
Defence in the media: 9 June 2015
Defence-related stories in today's newspapers include continued coverage of the military spending debate and suspected traffickers being seized as a result of the latest migrant rescue by HMS Bulwark.
Defence in the Media: 8 June 2015
The main story of interest today is HMS Bulwark’s involvement in international efforts to rescue a wave of more than 3,000 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean.
Defence in the Media: 6 June 2015
On the 71st anniversary of D-Day, news of note for Defence is focused on the military spending debate ahead of the G7 summit in Germany, the wait of some veterans for their Legion D’Honneur medal, and the continuing inquest into …
Defence in the Media: 5 June 2015
The impact on Defence of the Chancellor’s spending announcement yesterday is carried in several outlets, while the Brecon Beacons inquest and tension in Ukraine feature again.
MOD contributes to deficit reduction
As part of the government’s commitment to reducing the deficit, the Chancellor announced today that Whitehall departments have found a further £3 billion savings in this financial year.
Defence in the Media: 2 June 2015
Of note for Defence today, comments made by the US Defence Secretary Ash Carter in relation to Britain’s defence spending, and the response to those remarks made by the UK’s Defence Secretary Michael Fallon, continue to be highlighted in the …
Defence Spending
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Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence, Posted on:
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Yesterday, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon appeared on BBC Radio 4’s World at One Programme to discuss defence spending.
Defence in the media: Monday 1 June
There are further reports today about possible UK activity against ISIL, as well as widespread coverage of the death of a Royal Marine trainee and the inquest into the death of soldiers on SAS selection.
Defence in the media: 30 May 2015
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Defence in the media, Equipment, Operations, Personnel
Items of Defence interest this morning include news that HMS Bulwark arrived back in Italy this morning after rescuing hundreds of migrants this week. The migrants are said to be fleeing Libya. Yesterday the crew of HMS Bulwark helped Italy's coastguard rescue …