Baroness Symons answers a reporter's question during a press conference with Deputy Secretary de Leon in the Pentagon. Minister of State For Defence Procurement Baroness Symons (right), of the United Kingdom, answers a reporter's question during a press conference with Deputy Secretary of Defense Rudy de Leon in the Pentagon on Jan. 17, 2001. Symons and de Leon earlier signed a memorandum of understanding on the next phase of the Joint Strike Fighter program. The Baroness committed her government to an additional $2 billion funding for the development of the multi-mission aircraft. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.05 MB) Photo By: VIRIN: 636794-C-ZSW97-063.jpg Photo Gallery