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EU militaries will face increased demands for targeted operations, says a report. (Photo: NATO)

EU military capabilities still depend on UK, French co-operation - report

Any moves to enhance European military capacity requires co-operation between France and the UK, according to a report published on Wednesday, despite the ambitions of some leaders to develop a strategy to orchestrate autonomous EU operations.

A three-year investigation by the International Institute for Strategic Studies argues that of the European Union member states' 2 million active personnel, only some 2.7 percent are sufficiently equipped and trained to meet the demands of current...

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EU militaries will face increased demands for targeted operations, says a report. (Photo: NATO)

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