The Defence Secretary has outlined our new blueprint for our Armed Forces through our Defence Command Paper - helping us plan for the next 10 years with confidence and ensure our nation’s defence is equipped to face the new and emerging threats we face in an increasingly competitive world.
As set out by the Prime Minister through the Integrated Review last week, as we strike out into the world as Global Britain our nation’s defence needs to continue to be prepared to protect our country’s interests and promote our values.
The changes outlined in this Command Paper, will set the course for a modernised, threat-focused, and sustainable Defence of the United Kingdom. Backed by £24 billion of additional funding for Defence over the next 4 years, it presents an unprecedented opportunity to modernise our Armed Forces, fit for the threats of a more competitive age and the opportunities of a Global Britain.
Defence will spend over £85-billion on equipment over the next four years so our armed forces can adapt, compete effectively, and fight decisively when needed. This will support 400,000 jobs across all four nations of the UK. Moreover, funding will go towards improving Britain's technological Defence capabilities to ensure our Armed Forces are equipped with the right equipment, training and capabilities to defend our nation against modern threats in the 21st Century, such as cyber warfare.
Alongside our allies and using all the new tools at our disposal, we will ensure we can face the threats of the future head on and that the UK’s Armed Forces are match-fit for a more competitive world.