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Friday, January 24, 2014

UK completes military cuts, says it remains worthy U.S. partner

Philip HammondBritain on Thursday announced the final part of a plan to shrink its armed forces by around a sixth to save money, but said it could still project force globally and be a worthy partner to the United States on the battlefield.

Unveiling details of around 1,500 job losses - the final tranche of some 30,000 to be cut from the army, navy and air force - Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said Britain remained the world's fourth largest military spender.

"Completion of this final tranche will mark a turning point," Hammond told parliament. "(The) armed forces will not only be affordable and sustainable but among the most battle-hardened, best-equipped and best-trained forces in the world."

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