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Defence in the Media: 11 June 2017

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Speculation around the NATO role of Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe is featured in today's news.

DEPUTY SUPREME ALLIED COMMANDER EUROPE

The Sunday Times reports that sources have said Britain may have to relinquish the NATO post of Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR). A British officer has held one of NATO’s top positions as DSACEUR for much of the period since its creation in 1951, and the position is currently held by British General Sir James Everard.

The piece goes on to say that Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach is standing for election as Chairman of the NATO Military Committee in September, another top post at NATO held by different countries every three to four years

An MOD spokesperson said:

There are no plans whatsoever to change DSACEUR from being a British officer, nor have there been any calls for this.

The Military Committee is NATO’s highest military authority and the Chairman the alliance’s senior military officer. The nomination of the Chief of the Defence Staff for election to the role demonstrates the UK’s unwavering commitment to the NATO alliance and its standing within it.

IMAGE OF THE DAY

Latvian soldiers defending their positions in a simulated attack by other NATO allies. X Ray Company of Arbroath based 45 Commando Royal Marines are currently deployed in the Baltics participating in a large scale NATO exercise, known as Sabre Strike. Crown copyright.
Latvian soldiers defending their positions in a simulated attack by other NATO allies. X Ray Company of Arbroath based 45 Commando Royal Marines are currently deployed in the Baltics participating in a large scale NATO exercise, known as Sabre Strike. Crown copyright.

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