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Gavin Williamson speech; Gavin Williamson MP (Defence Secretary) speech SOT - UK has a proud history on the world stage We have shielded most vulnerable .. we helped liberate many .. exported democracy around the world In the process .. prosperity across our continent Today our armed forces to continue to uphold this tradition, keeping us safe Policing Eastern European skies, increasing threat from Russia NATO allies .. deter threat Strengthening security in South Sudan and Afghanistan Democracy flourish Our sailors are policing our waters, support tour global trade Nuclear submarines go undetected, proving ultimate defence against dangers to way of life Last few weeks alone, forces assistance in Storm Emma And horrific attack in Salisbury I want to thank each and every one of them Continue to deliver is imperative, especially when threats ongoing Generational shift with terrorist access to sophisticated weapons 2010 didn't think it was a threat, now hindsight China pushing for superpower .. media and economic power N Korea cyber capability and nuclear reactions . And then there is Russia When our economy under pressure still prioritising defence New nuclear systems that Putin boasted about What is also clear is Kremlin in international rule Undermine countries around the world Cyber action .. social media to spread confusion Last year Russia ransomware .. overwhelming system in Ukraine Russia is capable of much more .. already increasingly using proxies to undermine states Cost tens of thousands of lives Syria seeing a humanitarian Russia is also using operatives to interfere of politics over nations Compelling evidence that Russia involved in 2010 coup in Montenegro If we doubted the threat we only have to look at reckless attack on Salisbury Against this background of threats, our armed forces . Chemical threat not just from Russia I made decision to offer anthrax vaccine to highest forces .. vital protection...