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New physical fitness standards for combat roles
The Army has been demonstrating its new In-Service Physical Employment Standards for all ground close combat roles which will come into effect from 2019.
Army Intelligence Officer honoured
A statue honouring an Army intelligence officer for his role in saving the lives of thousands of Jewish people at the start of the Second World War has been unveiled in Mary Stevens Park, Stourbridge, by The Duke of Cambridge.
First overseas exercise for 4 PWRR
First overseas exercise for 4th Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment sees the Reserve unit training alongside their Danish counterparts in Oksboel.
Royal Horse Artillery exercise in Norfolk
The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery have left the noise and confines of London behind and headed to the North Norfolk Coast for equestrian and military training
British paratroopers take on Public Order Training in Bosnia
The troops from C Company, 3 PARA, are in Bosnia Herzegovina taking part in Exercise QUICK RESPONSE 2018 as part of EUFOR’s Multinational Battalion, deepening and strengthening working relationships with international partners, and helping ensure a safe and secure environment for the people of the country, in support of local authorities and the Armed Forces.
Royal Gurkha Rifles conduct exercises in New Zealand
Exercise PACIFIC KHUKRI 18, is a seven week, Light Role Infantry Company Group Overseas Training Exercise held in Tekapo Military Training Area, New Zealand.
British Army Sexual Harassment Report 2018
The 2018 report published today on the gov.uk website reflects an Army more alive to and less tolerant of sexualised behaviours, but it remains prevalent.
The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers celebrates 50 years
The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers have exercised their right to march through the Square Mile in London to celebrate their 50th anniversary.
What’s in a name? Title changes for two senior British Army leaders
Two key figures in the British Army are taking on new titles to better reflect the work they are already doing at the top of the organisation.
Apaches on target for Oman exercise
Army aviators have opened fire with rockets and cannon as they prepare for a major exercise in the deserts of Oman.
Troops train 500 Somalians
British personnel have been delivering training to the Somalian National Army, focussing on medical training, leadership development, intelligence, equipment care, logistics and human rights.
The British Army in Afghanistan
The United Kingdom has played an important role in supporting Afghanistan over the last 16 years and is committed to continuing this in the future. The support the UK provides on issues such as security, development and governance is crucial to building a stable state and reducing the terrorist threat to the UK.
Tigers take their training to the USA
For the second year running 3rd Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (3 PWRR) widely known as ‘The Tigers’ have made foot prints across the vast training area at Camp Grayling, Michigan on Exercise Northern Strike. The exercise is known for being the U.S’s largest annual multinational live fire event.
Junior soldiers stride towards new military careers
The Army Foundation College in Harrogate saw more than 650 teenagers march on their way to a new career today when they graduated from the Army’s flagship training establishment for 16-17 year olds.
Upcoming events & displays
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2019
Pipers, drummers and musicians from across the Army in Scotland, and beyond, take part in one of the biggest military shows in the UK.
2 - 24 August
Edinburgh
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News in brief
Prime Minister Theresa May has committed an additional 440 British mentors to NATO’s capacity building mission in Afghanistan. The uplift will take the UK’s non-combat troop commitment in the country to around 1,100 personnel.
The additional mentors to the non-combat “Train Advise and Assist” mission in Afghanistan will bolster the UK’s existing 650 troop contribution. As part of their role, they will directly mentor the Afghan Security Forces who hold responsibility for security in the capital.
UK personnel currently in-country have helped train over 3000 officers at Afghanistan’s prestigious National Officer Training Academy, training the next generation of Afghan military leaders as they work to bring security for the people of Afghanistan.