BATUS to remain open

Nov 24, 2021 | 6:28 AM

MEDICINE HAT — Britain’s Ministry of Defence says it’s not planning to close its army training base at CFB Suffield.

Reports in British media had said the British government would be leaving BATUS to move to the Middle East.

But in a Tweet this morning, Britain’s Ministry of Defence says Canada is one of the UK’s oldest and closest allies, and contrary to reports, it is not closing BATUS.

Canada is one of the UK's oldest and closest allies. Contrary to reports today, we are not closing BATUS.

It will continue to be a vital training base for the British Army. @UKinCanada

— Ministry of Defence Press Office (@DefenceHQPress) November 24, 2021

BATUS to remain open

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