British soldiers to join 'EU army'
News Article 22 November 2004
Britain has detailed its commitment of UK troops to a new European Union rapid reaction force.
Anglo-French fighting force not Nato threat pledges No 10
News Article 10 February 2004
Plans for an Anglo-French defence force are not a threat to Nato, Downing Street has claimed
UK and France plan joint defence force
Press Review 10 February 2004
Britain and France are to boost their defence cooperation, the FT has reported.
Briton to lead EU arms agency
News Article 31 January 2004
A top UK defence official has been appointed to head up an EU armaments procurement agency, ending a dispute between London and Paris over who should lead the new body.
