article_snippet: At this time of mounting global uncertainty, BRITAIN needs a strong defence to deter potential aggressors.
article_snippet: John Baron believes BRITAIN needs a strong defence to deter potential aggressors .
article_snippet: Maintaining a capable military can do much to prevent conflict, as Nato proved throughout the Cold War.
article_snippet: BRITAIN needs to remain a global power to protect BRITAIN strategic interests and support BRITAIN alliances.
article_snippet: BRITAIN require Armed Forces of sufficient capability and capacity to respond to any challenge – including the ability to act in an independent, sovereign manner.
article_snippet: In addition, a successful foreign policy is underpinned by the heft of a strong and well-resourced military.
article_snippet: The first duty of the Government is the defence of the realm.