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...
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....
...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....
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...
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 …
...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...
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...