Last week I hosted the finalists of The Sun Military Awards at No. 10 Downing Street. Every single winner I met mentioned they accepted their "Millie" on behalf of their whole unit. Christmas is a great opportunity to remember the …
Defence news today includes the Defence Secretary's visit to Portsmouth Naval Base to see further preparation for the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers. Portsmouth The Portsmouth News reports on Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon's visit yesterday to Portsmouth Naval Base, following on …
Of note for Defence today is news that HMS Daring has been deployed off the coast of Yemen, that 1200 soldiers have been put on 24 hour standby to help if England suffers flooding this winter, and continued coverage of …
Of note for Defence in today’s news is coverage of the beginning of the operation aimed ultimately at re-taking Raqqa from Daesh. Raqqa Newspapers today cover the start of the initial operation to retake Raqqa from Daesh after a US-backed …
This morning, the battle for Mosul continues to be the central focus for both broadcast and print media.
Today’s defence-related news includes continued coverage of abuse claims against British soldiers in Iraq.
Today’s Defence news includes coverage of events to mark the centenary of the tank, and discussions around the possible creation of a European Union ‘common military force’. TANKS BBC News report on events taking place in Central London today, where …
Today representatives from 80 nations gather in London to discuss how best to make UN Peacekeeping ready for the challenges and opportunities of the modern world. For over 60 years those who don UN Peacekeeping’s blue helmets have held the …
Today’s defence-related coverage leads with news of yesterday’s announcement that thousands of hectares of MOD land are being released for new homes to be built.
Last night Channel 4 Dispatches looked at the UK’s housing situation, with a focus on the land sold off by the MOD. This morning there is continued coverage of the closure of Public Interest Lawyers (PIL) and speculation about the …