How did Rochester castle defend itself from medieval rebels? How did Britain respond to the threat of Napoleonic invasion? Are there secret WWII bunkers throughout the UK? Discover all of this and more in a new series, Defending Europe. Tune in to Defending Europe on Monday 16th September at 9pm, on National Geographic UK. | National Geographic UK

British and French soldiers have practised working together on Salisbury Plain Training Area as part of Exercise Griffin Strike. The training, which began with British airborne infantry practising urban operations alongside French armoured infantry, is culminating in a Land Firepower Demonstration including vehicle recovery, casualty treatment and building assaults. Exercise Griffin Strike is the culmination of six years of work between the UK and French militaries and will demonstrate their pot

360K views · 4.6K reactions | Ever wondered what it's like jumping as a British paratrooper? Here’s exclusive Go-Pro footage of 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment under French canopies in Corsica during training with their partners 2e Regiment Etranger de Parachutistes. | British Army | Facebook