Defence in the Media: 10 December 2015
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Defence in the Media: 9 December 2015
There is reporting in the papers this morning of the launch of the 2015 Christmas Box campaign for the armed forces, foreign fighters travelling to Syria and Iraq and the Defence Committee’s inquiry into the use of Lariam.
Defence in the Media: 8 December 2015
Today's Defence news includes reporting that Daesh’s blueprint for building a viable state has been revealed, and further coverage of the UK's fight against the extremist group in Syria. Daesh The Guardian reports on a leaked internal manual that is said to be Daesh’s …
Defence in the Media: 5 December 2015
Leading the headlines in Defence news today are reports that RAF Typhoons have launched their first air strikes against Daesh in Syria last night. Coverage also claims Daesh is on the rise in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of western combat …
Defence in the Media: 4 December 2015
Making the news today, British Tornado aircraft have again operated over Syria and Iraq after taking off from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus overnight. Strikes against Daesh Several of today’s front...
Defence in the Media: 3 December 2015
Parliament has voted to extend UK air strikes against to Syria and broadcast headlines this morning are dominated by this news, alongside confirmation that RAF Tornados have conducted the first wave of air strikes in the country. Full details of …
Defence in the Media: 2 December 2015
The debate and vote on potential UK air strikes in Syria continues to dominate broadcast and newspaper headlines. It is reported that the debate in the House of Commons is expected to run through the day, with a vote later this …
Defence Secretary and General Messenger on air strikes in Syria
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Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence and MOD News Team, Posted on:
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Breaking News, Ministerial comment, Operations
...prevent ISIL expanding further in Syria; they can relieve the pressure on opposition forces; and they can enhance the prospect of political negotiations leading to a new and more secure...
Defence in the media: 1 December 2015
...that France wants us to help, the United Nations has passed the resolution, that there are strong military reasons for using our aircraft in this battle. We’re making these arguments...
Defence in the Media: 29 November 2015
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MOD News Team, Posted on:
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Defence in the media, Operations, Personnel, Reactive statements
...he steps up efforts to win MP’s backing for air strikes against ISIL fighters in Syria. SYRIA Earlier today, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon appeared on Sunday’s BBC One current affairs...