Defence expert: ‘Why we’re really paying for the Chagos base’ | LBC
May 22, 2025
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as posted by the channelThe deal sees Britain give up sovereignty of the island territory to Mauritius and lease back a crucial military base there.
The government claims the landmark agreement will secure the future of the strategically critical UK-US military base on Diego Garcia, one of our most significant contributions to the transatlantic defence and security partnership.
The base has played a vital role in defending the UK and its allies for over 50 years.
It is also key in operations that support UK forces and our allies across the Middle East, East Africa and South Asia.
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