Philip Hammond stresses support for Trident renewal
defense secretary says he is fully committed to the program, fearing that he wanted a new
The new defense secretary, Philip Hammond, insisted that supports the plans for the renewal of Trident nuclear deterrent Britain.
few days after his appointment following the resignation of Liam Fox, on Friday, the industry experts raised concerns that Hammond to reconsider the program because there was no backup in parliament.
The new generation of submarines carrying missiles expected to cost up to £ 25 billion in cash terms, and the first submarine of four replacement is expected to enter service in 2028.
asked if I wanted to Trident renewal, Hammond told BBC Radio 4 Today program: "Yes, that's clear, I am absolutely committed to the Trident program and were always
- "I heard this story earlier this week, and I think the problem was that I was actually on a visit to the path of the proposed high speed train, when the vote was taken the Parliament. had been there I would have voted for. "
- Fox had indicated he would resign if Trident was abandoned, as the Liberal Democrats wanted, while still in office, but the "gateway" The decision was delayed until 2016.
Hammond also said that cuts in defense does not prevent Britain viable armed forces.
. He said: "We had to make some serious budget cuts My predecessor was able to negotiate with the Treasury to an agreement that will allow the UK to continue to project force abroad, in order to remain viable and sustainable force armies in the future. "Over the next 10 years, which will pass £ 165bn on military equipment and support teams and is a major investment.
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