Sentence examples for defence decision from inspiring English sources

These have wrought important political and institutional changes in the flood security domain: participatory and environmental procedures are now part and parcel of flood defence decision making.

Such hard geographical facts could lead to a "renationalisation" of defence decisions.

He also suggested that Bob Ainsworth, the Defence Secretary, did not "call the shots" on some defence decisions.

It does not want China to meddle in its defence decisions, such as whether to accept an advanced anti-missile defence system from America.

The EU's leaders insisted (under prodding by France) that they could make their own defence decisions, while also agreeing (under prodding by Britain) to keep shoulder-to-shoulder with NATO.

Before the Nice summit, the EU must find reassuring and permanent ways to include non-EU countries that are members of NATO (and quite properly have a veto over the use of its assets), as well as non-NATO countries that are members of or applicants to the EU, in the shaping, if not the taking, of defence decisions in which they may have a role.

He added: "The government's limited national ambition combined with flawed defence decision-making are downgrading Britain's military flexibility, reach and global standing.

The party's defence spokesman, Angus Robertson MP, said: "This would be totally unacceptable and underlines why better defence decisions should be made in Scotland with independence.

László apologised for her actions, which she claimed had been a self-defence decision taken in the heat of the moment.

Not only did Suarez unhinge the England defence; his decision to bring Nicolas Lodeiro and Alvaro Gonzalez into his midfield also paid off.

Referring to the defence policy decision, Abbott said Australia welcomed Japan's push "to be a more capable strategic partner in our region".