Humbled by the remarkable conference on 'fraternité d'armes' linked to those injured in combat. Those injured and those who treat - huge respect 🤝. Al

Exciting times as Coldstream Guards stand proud at Élysée, while Garde républicaine gear up for their role in Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace! A true testament to the enduring bond between France and the UK, marking 120 years of friendship. #EntenteCordiale120 🇫🇷🇬🇧
#EC120

Exciting peek into rehearsals for historic event at Élysée! Coldstream Guards & French troops prepping for the first foreign guard change at French presidential residence. Impressive adaptation to French commands and flawless parade execution. Monday's event promises grandeur! 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Grateful to Leo Docherty MP for his inaugural visit as Minister for the Armed Forces to UK in France in #Paris - strengthening ties and building on the legacy of 120 years of Entente Cordiale.

#EC120

75 years ago today, the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 became one of the founding members of NATO.

In the years since, it’s become the world’s most successful defensive alliance.

Find out more here 👇

History came alive as a remnant of #OpChariot , recovered from the destroyer HMS Campbeltown, was revealed. A poignant reminder of the brave souls who executed the daring 1942 mission, now on display at the Grand Blockhaus. #WW2

Capt Wills paid tribute at the 82nd #OpBiting Commemoration in St Nazaire, honoring the bravery and sacrifice of those who participated in this historic WWII raid. Their courage continues to inspire generations. #WWII #StNazaire #Heroes

#EntenteCordiale120 | Après 4 mois de coordination logistique entre 🇫🇷🇬🇧 un conteneur a rallié la base navale de Nouméa à destination du HMS Tamar Royal Navy. Une synchronisation entre 2 chaînes logistiques rendue possible grâce au CJEF qui renforce l’interopérabilité entre 🇫🇷🇬🇧.

🇨🇵 cadets from the École Militaire Interarmes training alongside 🇬🇧 officer cadets from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on Exercise DYNAMIC VICTORY in 🇩🇪. 🤝💪

#StrongerTogether

UKAF Fencing took part in the X-Systra Challenge at École polytechnique 🇫🇷. SLt Sadeghpoor, Mid Harris, AS1 Campion & LCPL Quaid RM took 🥈 in the Men's Foil team event, while LtCdr Nash came 6th in the Individual Sabre, the best results UKAF Fencing have achieved in this competition!

The first group of Ukrainian pilots have completed basic flying training in the UK. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦

We salute their courage and determination.

They will now continue their training journey in France, before eventually getting to grips with the F-16.

Ministère des Armées 🇫🇷 over to you 🇫🇷

J’ai eu l’honneur de représenter le Royaume-Uni à la cérémonie nationale d'hommage à Philippe de Gaulle. Un hommage émouvant à un homme qui a incarné – en cette année du 80e anniversaire du « D Day » - l'histoire commune de nos deux pays 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Ministère des Armées 🇫🇷 Élysée

Aujourd'hui, c'est la journée de la langue francaise des United Nations. La Force Commando adresse un 'Bonjour' chaleureux à nos amis de la 9e Brigade d'Infanterie de Marine 9_BIMa, et à nos alliés francophone au Canada et en Belgique, ainsi qu'à nos partenaires en Afrique.

#DDay80
J-80 Rendez-vous le 6 juin 2024
D-80 See you on june 6 2024

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Cooperation at its finest as the Royal Navy joins a 🇫🇷 submarine in the cold waters of the Arctic during the #NordicResponse exercise.

#PictureOfTheDay 📸

#NATO #NATO 75 #StrongerTogether

One of the last Frenchmen to fight side-by-side with the Royal Navy in WW2, Philippe de Gaulle – son of the French legendary military and political leader Charles – has died at the age of 102.

He was a 'living symbol’ of the bond between the Royal and French Navies.

#EntenteCordiale120 | Partage de compétences et de savoir-faire avec la Royal Navy ! Chaque année, de nombreux marins français sont en échange dans la Royal navy. Coopération et interopérabilité sont au cœur de nos opérations et de notre partenariat avec nos alliés britanniques.

Immense perte d’une grande figure française qui a assisté à la défense aérienne du Royaume-Uni et participé au débarquement sur les plages de Normandie en 1944.

Mes sincères condoléances à sa famille et aux Français.

Europe at the Crossroads - the President of Lithuania opens two packed days of presentations and exchanges on such a key theme- 'Russia will not stop, it can only be stopped'.

Many thanks to Académie de défense de l'École militaire for a remarkable programme. Al

The UK 🇬🇧 welcome Sweden 🇸🇪 as NATO’s 32nd member.

Its accession makes NATO stronger, Allies safer, and the Euro-Atlantic area more secure.