600 British and French Paratroopers Jump in Germany, UK Promotes "Defending NATO"

[Global Times Report, Reporter Zhou Yang] According to a report by Sky News on the 25th, over 2,500 British and French soldiers participated in the "Rhino Titan" joint exercise held at the Senne Lager training ground in Germany. The exercise lasts for 7 weeks and is set against the backdrop of a simulated attack on NATO territory, focusing on testing the troops' ability to respond to modern battlefield threats.

During this exercise, the UK conducted one of its largest airborne operations in nearly 20 years, with approximately 600 British and French paratroopers jumping from four Royal Air Force A400M transport aircraft. UK Defense Secretary Wes Streeting stated in a statement that the threats of the 21st century require the military to update its operational methods, and the British Armed Forces are preparing for this. He said that the large-scale exercise conducted in conjunction with French and German allies demonstrates the British Army's capability to rapidly deploy large-scale airborne forces based on the need to defend NATO territory. The Times reported that at least 1,500 soldiers from the UK, France, and Germany will participate in exercises with Polish troops next month.

According to AFP, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Europe is concerned about the possibility of a Russian attack. In recent years, Western countries have accused Russia of conducting "hybrid warfare" against Europe. The Russian side firmly denies these accusations. On the 24th, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova refuted claims from EU and NATO countries regarding Russian interference in their internal affairs, describing them as "political propaganda activities."