Defence in the media: Tuesday 20 December 2016
...House of Commons regarding Saudi Arabia's use of cluster munitions in Yemen. The articles highlight that only a limited number were sold by the UK, with the last one sold...
Defence in the media: 23 August 2016
...extant licences for Saudi Arabia are compliant with the UK’s export licensing criteria. The key test for our continued arms exports to Saudi Arabia in relation to International Humanitarian Law...
Defence in the Media: 7 May 2016
Of note for Defence news today is reporting about HMS Illustrious and further coverage around the situation in Syria. HMS Illustrious Short articles are carried in The Telegraph and The Sun reporting that HMS Illustrious, the former aircraft carrier, is to be sold for scrap …
Defence in the Media: 8 April 2016
Today’s Defence news includes reporting on investment in RAF jets and a High Court ruling against law firms alleging unlawful killing and ill-treatment by British forces. Iraq High Court ruling...
Defence in the Media: 29 January 2016
Today’s defence news covers new senior Armed Forces appointments, Type 45 engineering issues and the military's music tradition. Senior Armed Forces Appointments Following speculation in The Times and The Sun about new senior appointments in the Armed Forces. The Defence Secretary …
Defence in the Media: Saturday 16th January 2016
...TRANSLATORS The Daily Mail reports that a translator who risked life for UK troops - known as 'Ahmed' - is to be 'kicked out of the UK and sent back...
Defence in the Media: 28 November 2015
Running prominently in the broadcast bulletins this morning is reporting on plans the Government has for drumming up support for extending UK air strikes into Syria to tackle ISIL.
Defence in the Media: 21 September 2015
...senior Government source said they were “cautiously optimistic” the votes of Labour MPs in the House of Commons would outweigh those of Conservative rebels, who helped defeat David Cameron on...
Defence in the Media: 28 July 2015
This morning’s news bulletins have led on the resignation of Lord Sewel from the House of Lords and the Prime Minister’s announcement of new anti-corruption measures to stop luxury homes...
Defence in the media: 27 July 2015
Amongst today’s broadcast bulletins is the news that the Prime Minister is expected announce trade deals of around £750m when he visits Indonesia later.