Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has been talking about why the UK and US must remain partners of choice in defence 

On Wednesday 26 March, the Defence Secretary gave a speech at the Heritage Foundation in Washington DC about the special relationship that exists between the UK and the US.

Various UK and US defence issues were raised in his speech, including Nato and European allies working together, broadening military capability, and Russia’s actions in Ukraine.

Philip Hammond recognised the challenges that European defence faces in these times of austerity, but urged European Nato countries to take on greater responsibility for providing security in Europe.

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