Fallon reaffirms UK commitment to northern allies

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has reaffirmed Britain’s commitment to working with regional allies to confront global security threats.

During the announcement, Fallon confirmed that 5 Battalion The Rifles, based at Bulford Camp, on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, will lead the commitment and deploy in April.

Fallon also highlighted the co-operation happening with partners such as Denmark during Northern Group discussions in the capital Copenhagen. The Northern Group talks were focused on the security situation in the region, including on Russia’s assertive military stance.

Fallon said: “We will work harder for our alliances and partnerships when we leave the EU because we are committed to the defence of our continent. That’s why we are moving troops to the NATO mission in Estonia, a company to Poland and RAF Typhoon fighter aircraft to the Black Sea.”