UK Military Bases Are Potential Targets for State-Backed Actors, Defence Secretary Says
Wes Streeting welcomed comments by US President Trump on UK-US security cooperation, according to Anadolu Agency.
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UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has said that UK military bases are potential targets for state-backed actors, according to Anadolu Agency.
Streeting's comments came alongside his welcoming of remarks made by US President Donald Trump regarding UK-US security cooperation.
The statement points to ongoing concerns among UK officials about threats to military infrastructure from actors linked to foreign states, a theme that has featured in broader discussions of British defence policy.
The report did not specify which state-backed actors Streeting was referring to or detail any specific incidents that prompted the remarks.
The comments underscore the emphasis UK officials have placed on strengthening security cooperation with the United States amid these concerns.
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- UK military bases potential targets for state-backed actors, defense secretary says — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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