Defence in the media: Tuesday 15 November 2016
Today’s defence related news looks at the National Audit Office’s (NAO) report into the defence estate, the EU Defence Ministerial meeting and continued coverage from Remembrance Sunday.
Defence in the Media: 27 October 2016
Today’s defence news is led by coverage of the Defence Secretary’s announcement that the UK will be sending 800 personnel to Estonia. There is also coverage of Russia cancelling plans to refuel its flotilla of warships at the Spanish port …
Defence in the media: Sunday 23 October 2016
Today’s defence-related media coverage includes the news that Britain will send nearly 30 troops to bolster NATO’s mission in Kosovo. NATO Kosovo force The Independent, The Sunday Mirror, and The People, report that nearly 30 British troops will be sent to …
Defence in the Media: 28 September 2016
The Defence Secretary's opposition to an EU army leads defence-related news today.
Defence in the media: 8 July 2016
There is interest across broadcast and print outlets today ahead of the NATO Summit in Warsaw, including news that British troops will be deployed to eastern Europe as part of a show of strength by NATO against Russia.
Defence in the Media: 5 July 2016
Today’s Defence news includes widespread reporting on the publication of the Chilcot Report tomorrow, coverage of the House of Commons Defence Committee (HCDC) report on Russia and reporting on calls for Trident to be replaced. Defence Committee Russia BBC Radio 4 Today ran …
Defence in the Media: 4 July 2016
Today’s blog looks ahead to the publication of the Iraq Inquiry and the forthcoming Nato summit, as well as the tragic events in Iraq on Saturday night.
Defence in the Media: 15 June 2016
This morning’s defence news includes reports the UK will play a leading role in defending Poland and the Baltic states by contributing a framework battalion on the Eastern flank and calls from the family of Private Sean Benton for a fresh …
Defence in the Media: 20 May 2016
This morning’s news is dominated by reports that the search continues for the EgyptAir flight that disappeared over the Mediterranean yesterday. It is widely referenced that the RAF and Royal Navy are helping with the search for the missing plane.
Defence in the Media: 19 April 2016
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.