Gavin Williamson speech

Gavin Williamson speech; Gavin Williamson MP (Defence Secretary) speech SOT- UK has a proud history on the world stageWe have shielded most vulnerable .. we helped liberate many .. exported democracy around the worldIn the process .. prosperity across our continentToday our armed forces to continue to uphold this tradition, keeping us safePolicing Eastern European skies, increasing threat from RussiaNATO allies .. deter threatStrengthening security in South Sudan and AfghanistanDemocracy flourishOur sailors are policing our waters, support tour global tradeNuclear submarines go undetected, proving ultimate defence against dangers to way of lifeLast few weeks alone, forces assistance in Storm EmmaAnd horrific attack in SalisburyI want to thank each and every one of themContinue to deliver is imperative, especially when threats ongoingGenerational shift with terrorist access to sophisticated weapons2010 didn't think it was a threat, now hindsightChina pushing for superpower .. media and economic powerN Korea cyber capability and nuclear reactions .And then there is RussiaWhen our economy under pressure still prioritising defenceNew nuclear systems that Putin boasted aboutWhat is also clear is Kremlin in international ruleUndermine countries around the worldCyber action .. social media to spread confusionLast year Russia ransomware .. overwhelming system in UkraineRussia is capable of much more .. already increasingly using proxies to undermine statesCost tens of thousands of livesSyria seeing a humanitarianRussia is also using operatives to interfere of politics over nationsCompelling evidence that Russia involved in 2010 coup in MontenegroIf we doubted the threat we only have to look at reckless attack on SalisburyAgainst this background of threats, our armed forces .Chemical threat not just from RussiaI made decision to offer anthrax vaccine to highest forces .. vital protection...