Defence in the Media: 2 September 2015
The papers report this morning that two Ukrainian guardsmen have died of the wounds they sustained in a grenade attack outside Ukraine's parliament.
The papers report this morning that two Ukrainian guardsmen have died of the wounds they sustained in a grenade attack outside Ukraine's parliament.
A variety of Defence related news is featured across broadcast and print outlets today, including further Government investment in HMNB Faslane, calls for women to serve in the SAS, and a look at warships of the future.
As well as widespread reporting on Sir John Chilcot’s statement about his inquiry into the Iraq War there have been reports about fighting in Afghanistan.
Today’s broadcast channels are dominated by continuing news of the Shoreham Air Show crash in which a Hawker Hunter jet crashed into the A27, killing seven people.
Of note for Defence this morning, it is being reported widely in the broadcast and print news that families of British service personnel killed in the Iraq War have threatened legal action against Sir John Chilcot
Commemorations taking place in Japan to mark the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki have run across the majority of media outlets today, with many observing that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe,
Defence issues in the news today include calls for the Army to help secure Calais, follow up coverage of Army numbers, and the confirmation of the death of Taliban leader Mullah Omar.
A variety of defence-related news features across both the broadcast and print media, with reports on a second night of airstrikes by Turkey in Iraq dominating.
Making news today, the Prime Minister has announced a £390 million deal to provide armoured vehicle support will create 250 new jobs in Wales.
Members of the Armed Forces have been presented with campaign medals this week for their efforts helping to tackle Ebola in West Africa. Here's what happened at the reception and what the recipients had to say.