Defence in the Media: 13 October 2015
It’s reported on broadcast outlets today that Amnesty International has accused Kurdish fighters in Iraq of crimes relating to the alleged displacement of Arab citizens and the demolition of homes.
Defence in the media: 11 October 2015
Broadcasters today are prominently highlighting the news that a convoy of UK military vehicles has been attacked while on patrol in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Defence in the media: 10 October 2015
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Stories running prominently today include the news that two explosions at a peace rally in the Turkish capital of Ankara have killed at least 86 people, according to the interior ministry.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon hosts US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter
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Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has hosted a visit by the US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter in London.
Defence in the media: 9 October 2015
In today’s news, Russian defence chiefs have dismissed suggestions that four of their cruise missiles aimed at Syrian targets landed in Iran. Meanwhile the UN envoy for Libya, Bernardino Leon, has proposed the formation of a national unity government, telling …
Defence in the media: 8 October 2015
In today’s defence news there is significant coverage of today’s NATO Defence Ministerial meeting, where the Defence Secretary has announced that the UK will make a long-term troop commitment to the Baltic states and Ukraine.
Defence in the Media: 7 October 2015
Among the broadcast bulletins this morning, BBC Breakfast carried an interview with the Defence Secretary where he discussed Russian military action in Syria. He said that Russian intervention had made a difficult situation more dangerous, and added that NATO ministers, …
Defence in the Media: 4 October 2015
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A variety of Defence stories run across the media today, including investment in counter terrorism capabilities for our Armed Forces,
Defence in the Media: 3 October 2015
In today's defence-related media there is reporting on the Defence Secretary’s interview with The Sun on the subject of Russia military activity in Syria and news of HMS Ocean's participation in Exercise Trident Juncture.
Defence in the Media: 2 October 2015
Today’s defence-related media carries several prominent broadcast reports of a summit between President Vladimir Putin and the leaders of France and Germany, which it’s claimed will cover the situation in Ukraine and Russian airstrikes in Syria. There is also broad …