UK Prime Minister met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus on Wednesday (16 Sep), where they discussed defence technology, Alliance innovation and international security.
The leaders said the UK could play a greater role in advancing NATO capabilities, highlighting the country’s defence technology sector and the recently published UK National Space Strategy as supporting future resilience across the space domain.
Key developments:
- UK and NATO discussed strengthening defence innovation across all operational domains.
- The Prime Minister reaffirmed support for diplomatic efforts to secure additional air defence for Ukraine.
- Mark Rutte welcomed the UK’s £100 million PURL funding contribution for further defensive equipment.
- Both leaders also stressed the importance of long-term stability and security in the Middle East.
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