British and French soldiers clear trenches

British and French soldiers have been collaborating on joint tactics, training, and procedures in Estonia as part of Operation CABRIT, according to a press release.

The troops from the 5 Rifles Battlegroup have been engaging in mechanised infantry and trench clearing serials, which are crucial for improving their combat readiness and coordination.

‘Trench with the French’
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British & French soldiers have been perfecting their joint Tactics Training & procedures, as part of Op CABRIT in Estonia.🇪🇪

The troops of 5 Rifles Battlegroup conducted mechanised infantry & trench clearing serials.@CommanderCabrit @Natobgest pic.twitter.com/1tMsD1woMP

— Defence Operations 🇬🇧 (@DefenceOps) June 13, 2024

Operation Cabrit is the name of the UK operational deployment to Estonia where British troops are leading a multinational battlegroup as part of the enhanced Forward Presence (eFP). UK Armed Forces have a leading role in NATO’s eFP in the Baltic States, in order to enhance Euro-Atlantic security, reassure Allies and deter adversaries.

The eFP in the Baltic States is a deployment of robust, multinational, combat-ready forces to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, on a persistent, rotational basis. About 900 British personnel rotate on a continuous basis alongside Danish, French, and host nation Estonian forces.