Fallon: UK is "comfortably" meeting 2% Nato defence target
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has rejected claims that the UK has downgraded investment in military hardware and technology over the past five years, listing all the projects that are being taken forward.
Speaking to Andrew Marr, he said he is "proud" that the UK is currently spending 2% of its income on defence and, asked about the future, he said he is committed to upholding the government's manifesto commitments, including not reducing army numbers further.
He says the contrast with countries like Greece could not be stronger, saying the UK can "cut the deficit while building aircraft carriers" at the same time.
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