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Defence in the media: 13 March 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 13 March 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

...also suggests that 15 members of the British Special Forces are working in an advisory role to help the government. IMAGE OF THE DAY An international, multi-service team led by...

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Defence in the Media: 1 March

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 1 March 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

...that around 60 veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos during their time in service will benefit. An editorial in the paper welcomes the news, saying it is...

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Defence in the Media: 6 August 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 6 August 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media, Operations, Reactive statements

...launched its first air strike in northern Syria from Turkey on Monday, according to the Pentagon, ahead of what Ankara has said would soon be a “comprehensive battle” against ISIL....

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Defence in the Media: 11 July 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 11 July 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

...returning from the country have accused the Government of acting “irrationally”. Somalia At least six civilians and four militants have been killed in an attack on two hotels in the...

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Defence in the Media: 10 July 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 10 July 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

This morning’s broadcast and newspaper headlines include news of changes to the FCO’s travel advice for Tunisia, and further analysis of the Chancellor’s budget proposals.

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Defence in the Media: 9 July 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 9 July 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

...Middle East. Srebrenica genocide The Guardian and The Telegraph report that Russia has vetoed a British-drafted United Nations resolution condemning the 1995 Srebrenica massacre as a "crime of genocide". The...

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Defence in the Media: 5th July 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 5 July 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media, Events, Personnel
Gunner Christie Farren and her horse Somme take over a Horse Guards sentry box. This week the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery took over from the Household Cavalry to provide the Queen’s Life Guard at Horse Guards. More usually associated with the ceremonial gun salutes and musical rides with their 13lb guns, they took on the role of both mounted and dismounted guard at the entrance of Horse Guards. This year, for the first time, they are using Knightsbridge Barracks, the home of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, for the period of their duty, as opposed to Wellington Barracks, which they have used in previous years. Londoners can now enjoy the spectacle of a different uniform and a different army regiment at Horse Guards on Whitehall. Photographer: Sergeant Rupert Frere RLC

...overseas. This comes as Tunisia declares a 30-day state of emergency to enable security forces greater freedom to track down and combat terrorist groups in the country. Also in the...

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Defence in the Media: 3 July 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 3 July 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

Today sees further reporting of the Defence Secretary’s comments made in the House yesterday with coveragedebating whether military action against ISIL militants should be extended to Syria. Corporal Stewart McLaughlin...

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Defence in the Media: 2 July 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 2 July 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

...has delivered real improvements. Over 5,000 people joined the Army Reserve during 2014/15 compared with around 3000 the previous year. Image of the day The repatriation of the first eight...

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Defence in the Media: 1 July 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 1 July 2015 - Categories: Army 2020, Defence in the media, Operations

...Facebook and Twitter to spread 'lies' to help fight Isil. The article goes on to suggest that General Barrons has said that the West is lagging behind Isil, which is...

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