(UNI) en by Sky NewsA series of training exercises will be held in the United Kingdom in the coming days to prepare the nation’s armed forces to deal with potential consequences of a no-deal Brexit, in particular, a possible slowdown in the flow of goods across borders, local media said Thursday.
The UK Defence Ministry considers being prepared for a possible withdrawal from the European Union without a divorce deal as its “highest priority,” a senior defense official said in a letter se.
Operation Yellowhammer will reportedly involve 3,500 soldiers designated to assist with cargo at various ports of entry or be on standby in case of rapid deployment overseas.
The majority of these troops will help ensure the uninterrupted flow of goods if the nation fails to set the terms of withdrawal. The military has also agreed to make its infrastructure available for civil storage.