For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 17, 2003
Statement on U.S.-U.K. Exchange of Defense-Related Information
Statement by the Press Secretary
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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