Defence in the Media: 26 January 2016
In Defence news today there is reporting on Trident, Daesh training camps and Syrian peace talks.
RAF Deputy Commander of Operations: The fight against Daesh
The Royal Air Force's Deputy Commander of Operations Air Marshal Bagwell reflects on the RAF contribution to the UK's fight against the terrorist group Daesh. The Royal Air Force has now been engaged on Operation SHADER over Iraq and Syria for …
Defence in the Media: 14 January 2016
Today’s broadcast headlines are dominated by news that a series of bomb blasts have hit the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, followed by continuing gunfire and reports of further explosions. For Defence there are reports on Trident, counter Daesh air strikes …
Defence in the Media: 4 January 2016
Leading the news bulletins this morning is the news that security services are closely studying a video released by Daesh yesterday, in a bid to identify the masked man with a British accent who is filmed executing a number of Syrian …
Defence in the media: 30 December 2015
Flooding is again the top story on BBC, Sky and ITV this morning as parts of Cumbria and western Scotland prepare for Storm Frank. There are four severe weather warnings in place among 88 warnings across the UK.
Defence in the media: 26 December 2015
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This morning’s news leads with reports of multiple flood warnings after prolonged heavy rain in the North West and the Army’s support to flood defence work yesterday.
Defence in the Media: 23 December 2015
This morning’s broadcast headlines focus on flooding in Cumbria, and reports that fresh troops and supplies have arrived in Sangin to give support to the Afghan forces in the town besieged by Taliban militants. There is also coverage of Russia’s …
Defence in the media: 21 December 2015
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Today’s defence news includes further coverage of women in combat roles, as well as reports on Helmand province and Syria.
Defence in the media: 19 December 2015
Today’s news is dominated by the United Nations-endorsed peace plan for war-torn Syria, while legal claims, sleepwalking, F-35 and a ground-breaking female Army officer also make the headlines.
Defence in the Media: 11 December 2015
Today’s defence articles include reporting on a US airstrike that has killed Daesh’s supposed financial mastermind and articles looking ahead to the Defence Secretary’s meeting with US Defense Secretary Ash Carter today.