Defence in the Media: 2 October 2016
...tested positive for drugs after compulsory drug testing since the start of the year. An MOD spokesperson said: We conduct compulsory drug tests because substance misuse is incompatible with service...
Defence in the Media: 5 March 2016
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 …
Latest government statement on migrants in Cyprus
With continued media interest in the recent arrival of migrants in Cyprus, the latest government statement can be seen here. A government spokesperson said: Work continues to process the migrants...
Migrants land at RAF Akrotiri
...Syria and neighbouring countries; to disrupt the trafficking gangs and to address the root causes of instability that cause people to seek a new life elsewhere. MOD Crown Copyright 2015...
Defence in the Media: 31 July 2015
This morning’s broadcast headlines are dominated by the ongoing migrant crisis in Calais and Kent.
Defence in the Media: 18 May 2015
Among widespread reporting on Defence matters this weekend there was particular focus on EU Migration, the UK Government’s response to the Nepal earthquake and newspaper reports about nuclear safety and security in the Royal Navy.
Latest from HMS Bulwark in the Mediterranean
...Bulwark in an area where we would be best placed to respond. I have eight landing craft, which are capable of carrying hundreds of personnel, large equipment and heavy...