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. Afghanistan blast It is being widely reported...
Defence in the media: 10 October 2015
Posted by:
MOD News Team, Posted on:
-
Categories:
Defence in the media, Operations, Personnel, Reactive statements
...extremism, promote human rights and accountability, and lay the foundations for a more peaceful and democratic future. To this end, we have committed £55m this year. Poland Tensions between the...
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon hosts US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter
Posted by:
Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence and MOD News Team, Posted on:
-
Categories:
Breaking News, Ministerial comment
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has hosted a visit by the US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter in London. At a press conference at Lancaster House, Mr Fallon and Mr Carter...
Defence in the media: 9 October 2015
...that more visible. Turkey is a member of NATO and Russia’s violation of Turkey’s airspace is a violation of NATO airspace. Cruise missiles There has been widespread reporting, including on...
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...
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
Posted by:
MOD News Team, Posted on:
-
Categories:
Defence in the media, Equipment, Operations, Personnel
...new updated equipment". The 20 new Protector aircrafts will be capable of flying longer distances and carrying more advanced weapons and equipment. You can read more about our investment in...
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 …