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Thousands of British troops support NATO in Europe
Thousands of British troops support NATO in Europe
British forces will complete a series of planned exercises across Europe this month one of the largest deployments since the Cold War
Ministry of Defence
May 10, 2022
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Meet the Invictus Games competitors currently serving their country
Meet the Invictus Games competitors currently serving their country
Nine members of Team UK are still serving in the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.
Ministry of Defence
Sep 5
Irish Guards and Kenya Rifles Pioneer New Partnership
Irish Guards and Kenya Rifles Pioneer New Partnership
Over the past month, the Lolldaiga Hills in the Rift Valley region of Kenya crackled to the sounds of blank gunfire, shouts of command and…
Ministry of Defence
Aug 15
“This is where I should be”
“This is where I should be”
Swansea born and bred Dylan is an Army Reservist with The Third Battalion, The Royal Welsh. He joined the British Army six years ago when…
Ministry of Defence
Aug 2
How to Save a Life Under Fire
How to Save a Life Under Fire
Medics from the Royal Army Medical Corps are currently teaching Ukrainian medics how to save lives on the battlefield. The course is the…
Ministry of Defence
Jul 18
Putting the day job on hold to make a difference
Putting the day job on hold to make a difference
Cameron is a PE teacher from North Wales but this year he has swapped the playing field for the battlefield as he trains Ukrainian recruits…
Ministry of Defence
Jul 12
Teaching Ukrainians to survive and be lethal
Teaching Ukrainians to survive and be lethal
Lieutenant Jones is a platoon commander from Trident Company. A company of British Army Reservists who have volunteered to train Ukrainians…
Ministry of Defence
Jul 4
Leading the first reservist company for Op Interflex
Leading the first reservist company for Op Interflex
During Major Rawji’s 15 year career as an Army Reservist he has served in Afghanistan, East Africa and the broader Middle East Region, but…
Ministry of Defence
Jun 27
“It has given me everything”
“It has given me everything”
Sergeant Major Shaun Coates credits the British Army with having made him the rounded person he is today.
Ministry of Defence
Jun 23
Armed Forces Day 2023: What to expect
Armed Forces Day 2023: What to expect
Armed Forces Week is just around the corner — a week of events that traditionally celebrates the Armed Forces community and all that they…
Ministry of Defence
Jun 15
A Gunner’s view: my time on Exercise in Sweden.
A Gunner’s view: my time on Exercise in Sweden.
Travelling the world always seemed unachievable but that all changed when Private Babington joined the Army.
Ministry of Defence
Jun 14
Train as we will fight: with allies.
Train as we will fight: with allies.
The UK Armed Forces have been participating in a series of joint exercises across Northern Europe this spring. From NATO exercises to Joint…
Ministry of Defence
Jun 10
Meet the Fijian Private who took part in the largest Swedish led military exercise in 30 years.
Meet the Fijian Private who took part in the largest Swedish led military exercise in 30 years.
Turning 25 on Endex (final day of the exercise) will be one way for Private Tomasi Tabuavou to remember his time on Exercise Aurora in…
Ministry of Defence
Jun 9
Putin’s War Is Built On Lies.
Putin’s War Is Built On Lies.
Here are 6 ways the Kremlin has lied about their attacks on civilians and critical national infrastructure in Ukraine:
Ministry of Defence
Jun 5
Armed Forces Day 100 days to go: Celebrating the Armed Forces with your community
Armed Forces Day 100 days to go: Celebrating the Armed Forces with your community
At the end of June, communities across the UK will come together to celebrate the Armed Forces and all that they do in keeping the nation…
Ministry of Defence
Mar 16
Explained: Meet the mighty Challenger 2 tank
Explained: Meet the mighty Challenger 2 tank
The Challenger 2 is the UKs main battle tank, designed to destroy other tanks and has been successfully employed across a number of…
Ministry of Defence
Jan 16
Armed Forces and their significant role in State Visits
Armed Forces and their significant role in State Visits
UK armed forces have taken part in the state visit hosting the President of South Africa. Understand the important role armed forces play…
Ministry of Defence
Nov 23, 2022
Explained: Inside Operation Interflex.
Explained: Inside Operation Interflex.
Operation Interflex is the UK led training programme for Ukrainian recruits, providing them with battlefield skills enabling them to defend…
Ministry of Defence
Oct 28, 2022
Goodbye Ma’am: Our last duty to Her Majesty The Queen
Goodbye Ma’am: Our last duty to Her Majesty The Queen
Today, the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II took place in Westminster Abbey and Windsor.
Ministry of Defence
Sep 19, 2022
Thank you, Ma’am: The Queen’s Funeral
Thank you, Ma’am: The Queen’s Funeral
Today, the funeral of Her Majesty Elizabeth II took place in Westminster Abbey.
Ministry of Defence
Sep 19, 2022
The Youngest Gunner on Parade: Preparing to honour The Queen
The Youngest Gunner on Parade: Preparing to honour The Queen
Air Specialist Westworth, on his role in the procession
Ministry of Defence
Sep 19, 2022
An honour of a lifetime: Marching for Her Majesty
An honour of a lifetime: Marching for Her Majesty
Able Seaman Tristan, shares his experience of preparing for Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral.
Ministry of Defence
Sep 19, 2022
Thank you, Ma’am: Armed Forces prepare to honour Her Majesty one final time
Thank you, Ma’am: Armed Forces prepare to honour Her Majesty one final time
Head behind the scenes and find out how the Armed Forces have been preparing for the funeral for Her Majesty The Queen
Ministry of Defence
Sep 19, 2022
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