British PM David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Daily Record
Britain And France To Seek Stronger Defence Ties -- The Guardian
Proposals for new air drones and strengthened Nato role to be examined at Anglo-French summit.
France and Britain hope to deepen defence co-operation, including in unmanned air surveillance, strengthen their influence inside Nato and avoid a confrontation over the future shape of Europe at a crucial Anglo-French summit next Friday.
The two countries may discuss plans for stronger voting rights in Nato for the larger military powers and will look at greater co-operation in the production of a new generation of unmanned aircraft.
A lack of drones during the five-month Libyan conflict left the UK and France dependent on the US for targeting.
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My Comment: This military alliance is driven solely by budgetary concerns. With dwindling defense budgets .... but increasing security needs .... both countries are searching for mutual responsibilities/projects that will help them save money.