The French need some heavy lfit capability hence supporting them with Odiham's finest? It is also part of a bigger plan/picture there...
I disagree - every European and their dog are sending the magical NH90, and the Canadians are sending F Model CH47's. Apart from the Canadians, most of the contributors are European, whom, if judged by recent history, will spend most of their time getting p1ssed in their bases.
As for bigger picture - Macron visited May, got a pledge for the 3 RAF Chinooks, and then knifed her in the back. Why are UK taxpayers footing the bill for duplicating the Canadian contribution? So we can rely on the French in the future?