The deployment – one of the largest since the Cold War – will see troops deployed in countries from Finland to northern Macedonia. Dozens of tanks and more than 100 armored combat vehicles will also be sent to the sites this summer as part of plans reinforced since the start of the war in Ukraine. Live updates on the war in Ukraine Image: About 8,000 British troops to be sent to Europe to take part in exercises The armed forces will include tens of thousands of troops from NATO allies and the Joint Expeditionary Force, such as Denmark, Iceland and Norway. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said the planned exercises would improve the ability of UK and Finnish troops to work together “preventing Russian aggression in Scandinavia and the Baltic states”. Key developments:
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Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said the move would show “solidarity and strength”. “Europe’s security has never been more important. These exercises will see our troops join forces with allies and partners across NATO and the Joint Expeditionary Force in a show of solidarity and strength in one of the greatest joint developments. from the Cold War. ” he said. Image: Some of the exercises are scheduled to include parachuting, air strikes with Challenger 2 helicopters. “Operating across Europe, the British military will stand by partners, combining our capabilities and our common values, promoting peace and security.” The growth of the UK is expected to reach a ceiling of about 8,000 people who will be active in mainland Europe between April and June. Some of the exercises are going to include parachuting, air strikes with Challenger 2 helicopters. The exercises are aimed at “showing the scale and importance of the British military’s contribution to Europe’s defense,” the State Department added. The commander of the Field Army, Lieutenant General Ralph Wooddisse, explained: “The United Kingdom is making a significant contribution to Europe’s defense and to preventing Russian aggression. The British Army’s range of exercises is fundamental to both. Image: Several tanks and armored vehicles are also being sent to Europe for exercises “The scale of development, combined with the professionalism, training and flexibility of the British military, will prevent aggression on a scale not seen in Europe this century.” Exercises alongside US troops are also taking place in Poland. Former British soldier killed in Ukraine as second British man missing It comes after a British military veteran was reportedly killed in Ukraine while fighting Russian forces. A tribute has been paid to 36-year-old Scott Sibley, who is the first British national to be confirmed dead in the war. A second Briton, whom Sky News chose not to name, has been reported missing in Ukraine after traveling there to fight. At the start of the war, the Ukrainian government urged volunteers from around the world to come and help support its armed forces as they undertook the Russian invasion.
