Defence in the media: 5 April 2016
Today’s defence news includes an interview with the highest ranking reservist in the forces and reports that a US military working dog has received a medal for heroism.
Defence in the media: 2 April 2016
In today's items of interest for Defence there are reports about the conviction of a man who plotted to attack US personnel in East Anglia, investment in cyber defences and discussion of HMS Clyde's role patrolling and protecting the Falklands.
Defence in the media – Wednesday 30th March 2016
Today’s defence news review covers issues including Trident, Syria, Libya, the sentencing of two soldiers in Wales for assault and Army recruitment.
Defence in the Media: 27 March 2016
Of note in Defence news today is further coverage about a potential deployment of UK military personnel to Libya, and reporting that Syrian forces have entered parts of Palmyra. Libya The Sunday Telegraph reports on its front page that there has been …
Defence in the Media: 16 March 2016
A number of different Defence stories feature in today’s news, including the Russian withdrawal from Syria, speculation on troops being sent to Libya, and the conclusion of the inquest into a Lynx helicopter crash that killed five UK servicemen in …
Defence in the Media: 15 March 2016
Broadcasters this morning lead with the breaking news from last night that Russian President Vladimir Putin has withdrawn the “main part” of Russia’s forces in Syria from today, with Mr Putin saying his country's military intervention in the civil war …
Defence in the Media: 5 March 2016
Defence stories appearing today include reporting on the Syrian ceasefire, laser pens being aimed at US military jets and speculation that British military bases could become migrant camps. Migrant camps The Daily Mail online reports that British military bases could …
Defence in the Media: 24 February 2016
A wide range of Defence stories feature in today’s news, including military support transferring nurse Pauline Cafferkey, Syria and the Deepcut inquest. EBOLA All papers carry the story on British nurse Pauline Cafferkey, who contracted ebola in Sierra Leone, being …
Defence in the Media: 19 February 2016
Air strikes in Syria and the RAF’s Quick Reaction Alert response are the main items of interest in Defence news this morning. Syria air strikes The Times and The Independent write that British air strikes in Syria have hit seven …
Defence in the media: 16 February 2016
After dominating the headlines yesterday, newspapers continue coverage of the crisis in Syria.