Defence in the Media: 17 May 2016
Of note for Defence news today is further reporting on the future of Libya, and coverage of a Royal British Legion campaign for veterans.
Of note for Defence news today is further reporting on the future of Libya, and coverage of a Royal British Legion campaign for veterans.
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...
...CLYDESIDE JOBS The Guardian and The National report that there could be up to 800 redundancies from Clydeside shipyards. According to reports, union representatives were told by BAE Systems that...
...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...
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.
...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....
...continues to work with international partners on how best to support the new Libyan government. All planning has been focussed on training Libyan Security Forces to provide their own security...
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 …
...French armoured infantry as part of a major exercise to demonstrate military co-operation between the two countries. Follow us on Twitter and don’t forget to sign up for email alerts....
...in Libya could carry similar risks as the Afghanistan campaign. An MOD spokesperson said: The UK continues to work with international partners on how best to support the new Libyan...