Defence in the media: 23 April 2016
...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...
...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...
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.
Today’s Defence news includes reporting on investment in RAF jets and a High Court ruling against law firms alleging unlawful killing and ill-treatment by British forces. Iraq High Court ruling...
Defence stories appearing today include reporting on the Syrian ceasefire, laser pens being aimed at US military jets and speculation that British military bases could become migrant camps. Migrant camps The Daily Mail online reports that British military bases could …
Leading Defence news today is further coverage on homes for Army families, and reporting that five military personnel have been recognised for making a difference for LGBT in the workplace. Army housing An article in The Sun reports that the chief executives of Carillion …
Of note in Defence news today is further reporting on a US air strike against Daesh targets in Libya. Libya air strike There is widespread coverage today of yesterday's news of a US air strike on Daesh targets in Libya. The majority …
Of note in Defence news today is reporting of an inquiry into housing for Army families, and continued coverage of air strikes in Syria. Army homes The Sun reports that Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has launched an urgent inquiry after a probe …
...into swollen rivers in Yorkshire yesterday and soldiers were drafted in to evacuate homes as the misery caused by floods across the north continued. The Mirror writes that the Army...
Broadcast headlines are once again dominated by the floods in the north of England today, with Sky News focussing on potential further “misery” to come as a result of Storm...
Today’s defence news takes in the Army’s response to flooding in the north-west of England, along with airstrikes against Daesh and base security. FLOODING There is widespread coverage today on...