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  • News
  • 6 Oct 2026
  • London

Tigers roared home as 1 PWRR returned to Woolwich after two years overseas

The streets of Woolwich were filled with pride, applause and regimental spirit as 1 PWRR marched home following a successful two-year deployment to Cyprus.

A group of military personnel in uniform and a civilian stand at attention during a ceremonial event. Some are saluting near a memorial with flags, including the United Kingdom’s flag, visible in the background. The setting is outdoors with trees nearby.
  • News
  • 8 Oct 2026
  • Midlands

Families, veterans and serving soldiers unite as Army Air Corps holds first Corps Commemorative Service

  • News
  • 2 Oct 2026
  • Midlands

HRH The Princess Royal opens new facilities for Army's military working dogs

  • News
  • 30 Sept 2026
  • South East

Soldiers compete on drone battlefield

  • News
  • 28 Sept 2026
  • London

Gunners lay poppy tribute to honour fallen comrades

A group of four males in uniform standing front facing side-by-side in a row. Two are wearing bright red ceremonial attire with plumed hats, and the other two are in khaki military uniforms with black hats peaked caps. The middle two are holding a framed document. All four are displaying medals on their chest and are standing in the one o'clock gun salute area of Edinburgh Castle.
  • News
  • 25 Sept 2026
  • Scotland

Lord Lyon formally recognises Army Headquarters Scotland’s heraldic arms

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  • News
  • 12 Oct 2026
  • Middle East

2 RIFLES receive medals for courage and commitment during Iraq deployment

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Rifles (2 RIFLES) have been honoured for their courage and commitment during Operation SHADER 21, one of the most demanding deployments faced by British forces in recent years.

  • News
  • 9 Oct 2026
  • National

The British Army Officer rewriting the rules of AI security training

Captain Harry Shilley did not wait for AI security training to exist — he built it himself.

  • News
  • 8 Oct 2026
  • Midlands

Families, veterans and serving soldiers unite as Army Air Corps holds first Corps Commemorative Service

The Army Air Corps gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire for its first Corps Commemorative Service. 

  • News
  • 6 Oct 2026
  • London

Tigers roared home as 1 PWRR returned to Woolwich after two years overseas

The streets of Woolwich were filled with pride, applause and regimental spirit as 1 PWRR marched home following a successful two-year deployment to Cyprus.

  • News
  • 2 Oct 2026
  • Midlands

HRH The Princess Royal opens new facilities for Army's military working dogs

HRH The Princess Royal has officially opened new veterinary, rehabilitation and kennel facilities for the Army's military working dogs at Kendrew Barracks in Rutland.  

  • Events
  • 1 Oct 2026
  • Wales

Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026 largest of its kind

Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026 largest of its kind

  • News
  • 30 Sept 2026
  • South East

Soldiers compete on drone battlefield

A new competition has tested soldiers' skills and readiness to fight on modern battlefields dominated by drones.

  • News
  • 29 Sept 2026
  • South West

Junior Soldier follows family tradition into the Royal Artillery

Junior Soldier Olly Shipman recently graduated from the Army Foundation College Harrogate and is set to begin the next chapter of his Army career in the Royal Artillery, following in the footsteps of his older brother.

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