British and French troops train for NATO rapid response role

British and French troops train for NATO rapid response role

British and French soldiers have taken part in joint training in France aimed at improving interoperability and demonstrating readiness to defend NATO territory, the Ministry of Defence stated. Around 120 personnel from 1st Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (1 LANCS) are currently training alongside France’s 152nd Infantry Regiment as part of the UK’s contribution to NATO’s Forward Land Forces (FLF) Strategic Reserve. The unit is held …