Britain and France will increase a Combined Joint Expeditionary Force (CJEF) established more than a decade ago from 10,000 to 50,000 troops, the two countries’ leaders announced on Thursday.
“This force is being increased from a brigade size to an army corps size, up to 50,000 soldiers,” French President Emmanuel Macron said, flanked by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as France’s leader wrapped up a three-day state visit with a raft of agreements./cw
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