Northwood, United Kingdom, July 10, 2025 (AFP) - UK, France say increasing Combined Joint Expeditionary Force (CJEF) to 50,000 troops

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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 agreemen......

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