French and British Defense Ministers sign Test Pilot Exchange Agreement

The British Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and French Minister of the Armed Forces Mme Florence Parly on May 17 held the first Defence Ministerial Council since the announcement of a permanent and regular forum for the discussion of UK-France defence cooperation in January 2018. During the meeting a bespoke technical arrangement which will oversee the exchange of test pilots between the two nations was signed. Read more

A Royal Air Force Typhoon of 1(F) Squadron (top) and a French Air Force Mirage 2000N practice their formation flying skills during Exercise Capable Eagle
(Credit: UK Defence Ministry/Crown Copyright)