18 July 2003
U.S., U.K. to Enhance Exchange of Defense-Related Information
Bilateral Defense Acquisition Committee also created
President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair agreed July 17 to further strengthen and deepen the U.S.-U.K. defense relationship, according to the following White House statement:
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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
Washington, DC
July 17, 2003
ENHANCED U.S.-UK EXCHANGE OF DEFENSE-RELATED INFORMATION
President Bush and Prime Minister Blair today agreed to change existing policies in ways that will further strengthen and deepen our defense relationship. In an exchange of letters, President Bush and Prime Minister Blair have committed to steps that will improve and increase the ability of appropriately cleared United States and United Kingdom Governments and military personnel to share sensitive information.
In addition, the United States and the United Kingdom have agreed to create a Bilateral Defense Acquisition Committee, chaired by the Department of Defense and the Ministry of Defense. The Committee will address defense acquisition, procurement and logistical activities, and commercial cooperation activities.
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