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flag UK troops complete major drill ahead of leading NATO’s special ops in 2026.

flag British troops finished Exercise Hyperion Storm at Otterburn training camp, a major joint drill testing readiness for the UK’s upcoming role leading NATO’s special operations forces starting in July 2026. flag The exercise involved Royal Marines, Army Rangers, and RAF personnel conducting fast-roping assaults, coordinated land and air operations, and seamless integration across services, meeting over 850 NATO performance criteria. flag Officials emphasized the rigorous standards and teamwork, while acknowledging a recent training fatality that reinforced safety focus. flag The UK will lead NATO’s special operations component for one year, with forces prepared for rapid global deployment.

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