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Newly christened Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has conducted his first bilateral meeting with Florence Parly, the French Minister for the Armed Forces, to discuss maritime intelligence sharing in the English Channel. The two ministers met at the historic Admiralty House in London and penned an agreement reaffirming long-held British-French defence ties. ...
The UK is increasing its commitment to European security as the Defence Secretary announces a package of support to stand by our allies. Speaking at the NATO Defence Ministerial in Brussels, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said the UK will commit four RAF Typhoons to the Southern Air Policing mission in Romania next ...
Defence Secretary hosts first meeting in UK with US counterpart
November 13, 2017The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has held his first bilateral meeting with his US counterpart, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis. The first bilateral meeting between the two held in London focussed on three themes: current threats, capability and shared prosperity. The meeting follows NATO and counter-Daesh Ministerial conferences held in Brussels, where ...
Prime Minister Theresa May has named Gavin Williamson as the new Defence Secretary following Sir Michael Fallon’s resignation. Mr Williamson is the MP for South Staffordshire, having served the constituency since the 2010 election. Prime Minister Theresa May appointed him Chief Whip following her victory in the Conservative leadership election. He ...
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