Defence in the Media: 3 November 2015
Today’s broadcast headlines include reports that Downing Street is shelving its plans for a House of Commons vote to authorise British air strikes against ISIL in Syria.
Defence in the Media: 1 November 2015
Today's defence-related news includes reports on Syria, new aircraft procurement and a new benefit for families of serving personnel.
Defence in the Media: 31 October 2015
Of note for Defence in the media today are the issues of Asbestosis, initiation ceremonies and the US announcement to send special operations forces to fight on the ground in Syria.
Defence in the Media: 29 October 2015
A variety of Defence stories are covered in the media today, including the case of Former Royal Marine Alexander Blackman, the launch of the second Invictus Games and the final flight of Vulcan bomber.
Defence in the Media: 28 October 2015
With headlines leading on the Prime Minister’s visit to Iceland to discuss EU reform, The Daily Mirror has splashed on the Defence involvement in the steel industry.
Defence in the Media: 25 October 2015
The reported news that Tony Blair has apologised for mistakes made in planning for the aftermath of the Iraq war is running highly on broadcast news and in print media. It is also being reported that HMS Richmond will start …
Defence in the Media: 24 October 2015
The cyber attack on TalkTalk and Hurricane Patricia dominate this morning’s broadcast headlines while in defence news, today’s newspapers continue to cover the migrant situation at RAF Akrotiri, along with spending and litigation stemming from the UK’s military campaigns overseas.
Defence in the Media: 23 October 2015
A variety of defence stories are covered in the news today, including reporting on BBC outlets that the US commander in charge of air operations over Iraq and Syria, Lt Gen CQ Brown, has said he would welcome Britain’s military involvement in …
Defence in the media: 19 October 2015
Of note for Defence in today's news is coverage of a report that looks at UK troop numbers, and stories that carry Defence Secretary Michael Fallon's comments that Russia is killing "hundreds" of Syrians civilians in bombing raids. Troop numbers …
Defence in the Media: 17 October 2015
Of note for Defence in today’s news is the story about a former Afghan translator winning the right to asylum in the UK, and a story about work beginning on the new Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre at Stanford Hall …