Over the course of the past century, UK defence has shaped our nation and the world for the better. As Britain prepares to leave the European Union, its role will become even more pivotal to our nation’s security and prosperity.

What threats are we likely to face in the future? How should our Armed Forces be structured to confront them? What are the capabilities we need to tackle the dangers that lie ahead? In this wide-ranging address, Mr Williamson set out his views on the future of our Armed Forces.

The full speech text is at https://rusi.org/event/gavin-williamson-transforming-uk-defence-meet-global-threats-tomorrow