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When did Hammond become Secretary of State for Defence?

  • 2009

  • 2010

  • 2011

  • 2012

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In 2011, Philip Hammond was appointed as the UK's Secretary of State for Defence. Hammond, a Conservative Party politician, held various ministerial positions before assuming this role. As Defence Secretary, he was responsible for overseeing the UK's armed forces and managing defence policy and budgets. Hammond's tenure was marked by efforts to modernize the armed forces, address challenges such as cyber security and terrorism, and maintain international partnerships.
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