Defence in the Media: 11 June 2015
The Bastion war memorial will be unveiled today, as the Guardian leads with an interview with two senior Islamists and European support for action against Russia cools.
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: 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: 28 May 2015
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Defence related news coverage today focuses on the Queen’s speech as well as further coverage of ISIL, including the story that jihadists have unleashed a wave of suicide attacks targeting pro-Government forces in western Anbar, a day after Baghdad began a …
Defence in the media: 27 May 2015
This morning’s headlines are dominated by the Queen’s speech which is due to take place later today. There is also breaking news that FIFA officials have been arrested on corruption allegations.
Defence in the media: 26 May 2015
Items of Defence interest included in broadcast bulletins this morning include reports of the launch by the Iraqi government to “take back” Ramadi and surrounding western Anbar province from ISIL.
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: 23 May 2015
The safe removal of a WW2 bomb from Wembley by Army bomb disposal experts continues to make headlines today.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon: My key defence priorities
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It was a great honour to be asked by the Prime Minister to accept again the role of Defence Secretary. Continuity is important, but make no mistake: this is a new Government, elected with a clear mandate to implement the Conservative manifesto.