We have a wealth of talent in attack and midfield BUT need a complete new defence top to bottom. (justarsenal.com)
This is often perceived as a cheaper and less risky option than researching and developing new defence equipment. (totalpolitics.com)
He (and the equally Eurosceptic new Defence Secretary Liam Fox) are not inclined to join in EU - wide undertakings, and are more open to bilateral ones, with France as the most likely partner. (news.bbc.co.uk)