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<p>The UK continues to conduct its defence policy according to its own priorities
and to assess EU capability development initiatives on that basis. For example, the
UK decided not to join Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO). The Government has
said that it may wish to participate in some EU capability development projects as
part of the future partnership, on a voluntary and case-by-case basis where of clear
benefit to the UK. The Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration provide such
options to cooperate.</p>
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