Defence in the Media: 2 October 2016
Today’s defence news includes coverage that construction work will start on the UK’s new nuclear submarines, calls for the military to do more in stopping migrants crossing the channel, drug...
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
...it will not allow a new migrant route to open up to the UK. We will continue to work closely with the Cypriot authorities. Follow us on Twitter and don’t...
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...