Defence in the media: 15 March 2017
Defence news today includes Scots soldiers in Kenya, Gurhkas presented with medals, and the appeal of Sergeant Alexander Blackman.
Defence news today includes Scots soldiers in Kenya, Gurhkas presented with medals, and the appeal of Sergeant Alexander Blackman.
Today’s defence news features more on allegations made against troops following operations in Iraq and an article about Trident. IRAQ HISTORICAL ALLEGATIONS The Sun claims basic checks would have proved that allegations against UK troops in Iraq filed by 'legal …
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.
Today's newspapers are dominated by the publication of Prince Charles's letters to government ministers in the mid-2000s, after what the media describes as a long secrecy battle.