Defence in the Media: 6 February 2016
Today’s Defence related news includes widespread reports of thousands of Syrian refugees fleeing fighting
Today’s Defence related news includes widespread reports of thousands of Syrian refugees fleeing fighting
Today’s defence news includes stories on war medals, Deepcut barracks, Syria and flooding.
In today’s headlines almost 100 flood warnings remain in place for Scotland, England and Wales following Storm Frank, with military personnel continuing to support the relief effort.
Broadcast headlines are once again dominated by the floods in the north of England today, with Sky News focussing on potential further “misery” to come as a result of Storm Frank – due to hit the region tonight.
The flooding in the North of England continues to lead the news as Army personnel assist with the evacuation and construction of temporary flood defences.
British Army personnel today prepared to extend their efforts to support civilian efforts to protect flood-hit communities in northern England, led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
This morning’s news leads with reports of multiple flood warnings after prolonged heavy rain in the North West and the Army’s support to flood defence work yesterday.
A variety of Defence stories are featured in the news today.
Today’s defence news takes in the Army’s response to flooding in the north-west of England, along with airstrikes against Daesh and base security.
The news continues to be dominated by Friday night’s terrorist attacks in Paris, with many outlets reporting directly from the French capital. Prime Minister David Cameron has announced the government will provide 1,900 extra security and intelligence staff