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Defence in the Media: 17 May 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 17 May 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
Pictured is a soldier competing in the Giant Slalom Race, one of the events during Exercise Spartan Hike, the regional ski championships run by Force Troops command. Over 550 competitors compete in both Alpine and Nordic disciplines. The Nordic competitors also compete in a patrol race carrying equipment and weapons. Crown Copyright.

Of note for Defence news today is further reporting on the future of Libya, and coverage of a Royal British Legion campaign for veterans.

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Defence in the Media: 26 April 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 26 April 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

There are further tributes to Captain David Seath in today's Defence-related news coverage, as well as a report on the use of enhanced Paveway bombs to destroy a Daesh tunnel...

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Defence in the media: 23 April 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 23 April 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

Today’s defence news includes comments made by President Obama yesterday that both the US and UK would take action to ensure Daesh could not build a new 'stronghold' in Libya....

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Defence in the Media: 22 April 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 22 April 2016 - Categories: Equipment

...his suggestion that Britain will never again go to war alone after establishing stronger ties with Europe. The newspaper adds that he claimed it would take longer to deploy a...

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Defence in the Media: 19 April 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 19 April 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

Speculation surrounding security in Libya continues to be covered in today’s media. Also appearing is reporting on social media guidelines for Royal Navy canteens and coverage of a former Special Forces soldier who has been jailed for possessing firearms.

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Defence in the Media: 18 April 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 18 April 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

...on how best to support the new Libyan government. All planning has been focussed on training Libyan Security Forces to provide their own security to the Government and Libyan people....

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Defence in the media: 17 April 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 17 April 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

There is further speculation about security in Libya in today's Defence-related news, as well as comments about the effectiveness of coalition air strikes against Daesh. Libya The Observer reports that...

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Defence in the Media: 14 April 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 14 April 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
Pictured are members of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards practising using the JACKAL Armoured Vehicles before taking part in a Live Firing exercise, the first of its kind since the units moved to Scotland in 2015. Crown Copyright.

Of note for Defence news today is further coverage of the situation in Libya, and reporting on the Army's new reserve recruitment campaign. Libya Articles in The Sun and Mirror follow up reporting that the UK could send 1,000 soldiers to Tripoli to help …

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Defence in the media: 13 April 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 13 April 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

...that Mr Curnow was posted to Helmand province in March 2013 after just turning 18. IMAGE OF THE DAY Exercise Griffin Strike: British airborne infantry have practised urban operations alongside...

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Defence in the media: 11 April 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 11 April 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

There is reporting about Syria, Libya and an SAS veteran in today's media items of note for Defence. Syria A package on Sky News looks at the desperate situation in...

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