Nato has announced its biggest global military call-up in decades with 90,000 troops preparing to begin World War 3 drills.

A total of 20,000 British troops will be deployed as part of a test of their ability to engage in conflict.

Steadfast Defender will start next week until May and will see units from all 31 NATO member countries.

Following a series of meetings between national defence chiefs, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, US General Christopher Cavoli announced plans yesterday.

He said: "The Alliance will demonstrate its ability to reinforce the Euro-Atlantic area by a transatlantic movement of forces from North America."

The UK will send 20,000 troops, the Royal Navy's two new aircraft carriers and eight warships.

On Monday, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said all three Armed Forces will be deployed to the drill.

It comes amid concerns of World War 3 with ongoing conflict across the globe.

The exercises are thought to be in preparation for a possible challenge from Russia.

A leaked military plan unveiled potential plans by Vladimir Putin to bring the West on the verge of World War.

The proposals give details of a possible "path to conflict" which reaches breaking point during the summer of 2025 on "Day X".