This unprecedented agreement, called the “Trinity House Agreement,” aims to “strengthen national security and economic growth in the face of increasing Russian aggression and growing threats,” according to what was announced. British Ministry of Defence In a statement.
This is the first agreement of its kind between UK andGermanyIt also stipulates that the armies of the two countries will train more together to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank.
Under this agreement, German P8 aircraft will operate “periodically” from… Scottish rule In Lossiemouth to ‘contribute’ to the protection of the North Coast Atlantic Ocean.
The agreement also notes the cooperation of the two NATO member countries.”NATO“To develop long-range offensive weapons that can reach targets beyond those currently reached by the British Storm Shadow missiles.
Also under the agreement, a factory will be established to produce British steel cannons, which will provide more than 400 new job opportunities.
British Defense Secretary John Healey said in the statement that this agreement “represents a turning point in our relations with Germany and greatly enhances Europe’s security.”
He added: “We will build on this new cooperation over the coming months and years.”
For his part, German Minister Boris Pistorius said that the agreement is evidence that “the United Kingdom and Germany are getting closer” after 14 years during which the Conservatives took power in Britain and during which the Kingdom left the European Union.
The German minister warned: “We should not take security in Europe for granted.”
He added, “Russia is waging war on Ukraine, significantly increasing its weapons production, and has repeatedly launched hybrid attacks against our partners in Eastern Europe… With this agreement, we show that NATO allies have become aware of current needs.”