The government has committed funds to the modernisation of its nuclear deterrent forces and, after much delay, to the construction of two carriers for the Royal Navy. This underpins a continuation of its strategy of enabling the deployment of the armed forces overseas, both to defend the UK’s interests and to contribute to international peace and security.
In relation to Afghanistan, there has been talk of a mission lasting 30 years. Concerning Iraq, references to commitments of …
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