WATCH: Defence Secretary John Healey announces a 'new era of defence' amid a 'new era of threat'

Defence Secretary John Healey has called for a new era of "hard power" amid growing threats.Following his announcement that a Russian spy ship is on the edge of UK waters, he said: "This is also a stark reminder that we are in a new era of threat."Our world is changing. It is less predictable, it is more dangerous."This is a new era of threat, it demands a new era for defence," he added."A new era of hard power, strong allies, and of sure diplomacy. As the threat grows, Britain must step up - and we are."READ MORE ON OUR POLITICS LIVE BLOG.