LONDON — The United States and United Kingdom will share more information regarding cybersecurity capabilities under a new memorandum of understanding defense leaders from the two countries agreed to on Wednesday.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter said the MOU is the first of its kind and will allow the allies to undertake research and development together to improve both offensive and defensive cybercapabilities.

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