The Defence Secretary has pledged to back British manufacturers when deciding what equipment the Armed Forces should buy.
Britain is in a race to regenerate its defence capabilities ahead of any future conflict with Russia, which sources fear could start this decade.
In a keynote speech John Healey vowed to ‘spend more and spend better’ to protect the country and to boost economic growth.
His remarks came after allies questioned the UK’s commitment to multinational defence projects.
According to reports, Japan is concerned by Britain’s failure to deliver on an overdue £6 billion investment in a stealth fighter jet.
While a former Australian Prime Minister issued
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