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.
Defence in the media: 24 May 2015
Of note for defence in today’s media, there is coverage of former Chief of the General Staff Lord Dannatt’s comments, calling for UK ground troops to combat ISIL on the battlefields of Iraq and Syria.
Defence in the media: 21 May
No one story dominates the headlines this morning. There are reports that ISIL militants are in full control of the famous archaeological site in the ancient town of Palmyra in central Syria.
Defence in the Media: 20 May 2015
A range of defence stories appear in the news this morning, including reports a UK-based former senior officer in the Pakistan army is accused of selling the secret location of Osama bin Laden to the CIA.
Defence in the media: 10 March 2015
Defence spending Discussion around the level of defence spending over the next Parliament continues to attract media coverage.
Defence in the Media: 17 February 2015
Iraq There is a story in the Independent (p6) which follows yesterday’s widespread reporting of the Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider Abadi interview, in which he says he is planning a major offensive to liberate Mosul.
Defence in the Media: 5 February 2015
HCDC Report Following the publication of a Defence Committee report on the situation in Iraq and Syria a number of outlets are reporting that the UKis not doing enough to tackle ISIL. We do not agree with the Defence Committee’s assessment. The Prime Minister and …