Thousands of British troops to lead major NATO exercise in Eastern Europe 바카라 사이트¯
Thousands of UK personnel will continue to deploy to Europe in the next two months to spearhead a major NATO exercise.
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UK leading contribution with over 2600 personnel and 730 vehicles deploying to NATO바카라 사이트™s eastern flank.
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First deployment under new NATO Allied Reaction Force.
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Deployment demonstrates UK바카라 사이트™s unshakeable commitment to NATO and European Security.
Thousands of UK personnel will continue to deploy to Europe in the next two months to spearhead a major NATO exercise. Â
Leading from the front, the UK is providing the largest contribution of forces with over 2600 personnel, and 730 vehicles deploying to NATO바카라 사이트™s eastern flank. Â
Throughout January and February 2025, NATO will conduct Exercise Steadfast Dart 25 to practice the deployment of the new Allied Reaction Force, which can rapidly reinforce NATO바카라 사이트™s eastern flank. These important exercises will showcase the Alliance바카라 사이트™s readiness, capability, and commitment to defend every inch of NATO territory.  Â
The UK바카라 사이트™s 1st Division will be in command of all of NATO바카라 사이트™s land forces in the exercise, continuing Britain바카라 사이트™s proud tradition of leadership in NATO and demonstrating this government바카라 사이트™s unshakeable commitment to the Alliance. Â
The exercises will see the UK Armed Forces join thousands of personnel from ten NATO Allies, operating across Romania and Bulgaria coinciding with the anniversary of Russia바카라 사이트™s illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Â
Minister for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard MP, said:
This 바카라 사이트 wants the UK to be NATO바카라 사이트™s leading European nation.Â
Exercise Steadfast Dart demonstrates our unshakeable commitment to NATO and highlights the UK key leadership role in the Alliance. Â
As we approach the three-year anniversary of Russia바카라 사이트™s illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we must continue to strengthen our collective defences together to deter Putin effectively.
Keeping the country safe is the 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트™s first priority, and an integral part of its Plan for Change. The work of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force, is critical to the security and stability of the UK, supporting all of the 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트™s five missions in its plan.Â
This exercise will help to improve co-ordination and cooperation between NATO Allies, particularly in the early phases of deployment.바카라 사이트¯The ability of NATO to rapidly deploy is reliant on nations being able to seamlessly operate alongside each other.바카라 사이트¯Â
Having a high-readiness forces that can operate across land, air, and sea to respond to emerging threats is a critical component of NATO바카라 사이트™s defensive plans. The new Allied Reaction Force will not only support the Alliance바카라 사이트™s defence in times of crisis but strengthen deterrence against our adversaries 바카라 사이트“ including Russia. It will ensure that forces from across the NATO alliance can come together at shorter notice that has ever been possible before. Â
730 vehicles including Foxhound and Jackals will deploy by road, air, and sea to Eastern Europe where they will conduct two exercises before returning to the UK at the end of February.