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British and French Troops Train for NATO Rapid Response Role

British 1st Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (1 LANCS) is conducting joint training with France’s 152nd Infantry Regiment at the CENZUB urban warfare centre near Paris. The exercise forms part of the UK’s contribution to NATO’s Forward Land Forces Strategic Reserve, preparing a high‑readiness force for rapid deployment on the alliance’s eastern flank. Soldiers are practising French tactics, weapons and language while also training on drones, battlefield data mapping and anti‑tank systems. Simultaneously, about 200 of the battalion’s troops are undergoing extreme cold‑weather training in Estonia.