British and Canadian troops are training side-by-side on the Canadian prairie, showing the strength of the NATO alliance.
Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Tactical Recognition Flash.
Soldiers from 2 PARA's Python platoon set up radio detection and finding equipment.
A 2 PARA soldier defends against the attack whilst on exercise.
A 2 PARA soldier gets ready to head down the range whilst on exercise.
As the NATO conference in Ankara addresses the political and strategic challenges facing the alliance, soldiers are building the tactical understanding needed on the battlefield. The relationships formed between NATO’s 32 members - all the way from prime ministers to private soldiers - give the strength the alliance needs to deter adversaries and win battles.
On Exercise Rhino Bizz, 16 Air Assault Brigade (16 Air Asslt Bde) has joined forces with 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (3 PPCLI). The 350-strong joint force is training together on the vast prairie of British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS), developing tactics and testing equipment for the modern battlefield.
Each nation has brought different kit and skills to the two-week-long manoeuvres, making the joint force stronger and more capable. 16 Air Asslt Bde has an extensive range of drones and electronic warfare (EW) kit to find and strike the enemy. 3 PPCLI is mounted on Light Tactical Vehicles as a mobile infantry force to seize and hold positions, backed by the firepower of mortars, snipers, and heavy machine guns.
“This exercise strengthens interoperability with one of Canada's closest allies while helping inform the Canadian Army's modernization efforts,”
3 PPCLI’s Major Dave Crosbie described the training as “a unique opportunity”.
“This exercise strengthens interoperability with one of Canada's closest allies while helping inform the Canadian Army's modernization efforts,” he said.
NATO sits at the heart of how the British Army is structured and operates to defend the UK and our allies. The UK-led Allied Rapid Reaction Corps is NATO's premier deployable headquarters, scaled and ready for large-scale warfighting operations.
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