Defence in the media: 27 February 2016
Today’s broadcast bulletins lead with reporting that the Syria truce agreement which came into effect last night seems to have held so far.
Today’s broadcast bulletins lead with reporting that the Syria truce agreement which came into effect last night seems to have held so far.
In Defence news today there is reporting on Trident, Daesh training camps and Syrian peace talks.
In today’s news of interest for Defence there are reports on Army Reserves and veteran’s mental health support, as well as further reporting on calls for an apology for the former head of the British Army, Lord Bramall.
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 …
Coverage this morning continues of the Russian jet shot down by Turkey near the Syrian border.
Yesterday Monday 23rd November the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) 2015 was published.
Today’s defence news covers issues including Trident, Army recruitment and the recent Bloody Sunday arrest.
Leading today's Defence news is further reporting on the situation in Sharm el-Sheikh, and follow-up from the head of the armed forces' comments about Britain's nuclear deterrent. Sharm el-Sheikh The Times carries a story saying hotel staff in Sharm el-Sheikh are being interrogated …
Of note for Defence today, broadcast outlets including the BBC are reporting this morning that the US and Russia’s foreign ministers have agreed to hold detailed talks over co-ordination and deconfliction of missions over Syria.
In today's defence news there is further reporting from the UN about efforts to tackle ISIL in Iraq and Syria and a feature about the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.