UK and France take part in huge naval exercise to counter ‘emerging threats’

Top French commander cites ‘rapid rearmament’ of China and Russia as danger to maritime security

France’s most senior naval commander has said future conflicts are likely to be fought at sea and in cybersphere, citing the “rapid rearmament” of countries such as China as a potential threat.

Admiral Pierre Vandier made his comments after the French Marine Nationale and forces from five allied countries, including the UK, took part in what he described as a unique two-week exercise intended to prepare for “composite threats”.

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