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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Agreement on Defence Co-operation between the United Kingdom and Germany

23 October 2024 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by John Healey Lab Rawmarsh and Conisbrough

Defence

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • The United Kingdom and Germany have signed a new Defence Agreement to enhance bilateral defence co-operation.
  • The agreement aims to strengthen mutual security and support defence industries through research and technology collaboration.
  • A new Defence Ministerial Council will be established to oversee cooperation across all aspects of defence.

Issue summary

The statement discusses a new Defence Agreement signed between the UK and Germany to enhance bilateral defence co-operation.

Action requested

The agreement will strengthen mutual security, support defence industries through research and technology collaboration, and improve interoperability in various domains. It establishes a new Defence Ministerial Council to oversee cooperation across all aspects of defence.

Key facts

  • The UK and Germany signed an Agreement on Defence co-operation earlier today.
  • A new Defence Ministerial Council will be established to oversee bilateral defence co-operation.
  • The agreement includes joint development of extended Deep Precision Strike capabilities, uncrewed aerial systems in the Air domain, and undersea co-operation in the North Atlantic and North Sea.
  • The UK Government is committed to the successful implementation of this agreement which contributes to security and prosperity for both nations and Europe.
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