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Saragarhi Day
On 12th September each year, we pause to remember the heroic sacrifice of 21 Sikh soldiers of the Army of British India who, against insurmountable odds, defended a signal station on the North West Frontier of modern Pakistan in 1897.
Army's construction vehicles boosted by £240m contract
The military's fleet of bulldozers, cranes and forklifts will soon receive a facelift thanks to a £240m maintenance contract.
Good news tweet reveals overwhelming support for Sikh soldier
Corporal Chamandeep Singh, a soldier in The Royal Logistic Corps, has become a Twitter sensation in the Corps after his wife, Ceese Kaur Seera, tweeted of his recent promotion.
Watchkeeper
Watchkeeper is an unmanned aircraft system with a range of intelligence and reconnaissance cameras and sensors, including a state-of-the-art surveillance radar. It lets the Army see things up to 200km away and helps keep our troops safe.
Army ‘battle lab’ to lead the way in technology innovation
The MOD is teaming up with Dorset Council and Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership to spearhead a next-generation joint working scheme. The Army, as the lead for this project, has called its part of the centre the Army BattleLab.
Army vehicles adopt electric technology
Following a £7m MOD investment, new hybrid technology is being tested on the Army’s MAN SV Foxhound and Jackal vehicles. The game-changing electric power systems will enable the vehicles to operate the latest technologies.
VJ Day 75
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. In May, the nation commemorated victory in Europe, this week it will remember the end of the War against Japan.
Army Named in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women
Today the British Army has been included in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2020. This is the 10th year that the Times Top 50 Employers for Women has been published in partnership with Business in the Community.
First Ares Armoured Vehicles Delivered to the Army
Named for the ancient Greek god of war, Ares delivers a step-change in the British Army’s battlefield capability. Last week, the first six vehicles were delivered to the Household Cavalry Regiment at Bulford, Wiltshire.
Royal Engineer Regiment Earns the Firmin Sword of Peace for its Worldwide Humanitarian Efforts
The soldiers of 36 Engineer Regiment have received one of the highest accolades that can be bestowed upon a military establishment – The Firmin Sword of Peace.
Transfer of the Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles
Earlier today in a short ceremony at Windsor Castle and Highgrove House, Gloucestershire the transfer of the Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles from His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall took place.
Announcement of fatality
It is with great sadness that we must announce the death of a soldier from The First Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
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In this month’s issue:
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Pole position: Royal Yeomanry set to take the reins on Cabrit
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Mission to Mali: UN tour looms for Light Dragoons task group
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Defeat Don't Repeat: Soldier’s programme steers youngsters away from drugs
Army Newsletter
The British Army’s newsletter has been re-introduced as part of our efforts to improve communications across the Army. IN FRONT is presented in a modern, smart phone compatible format so that it can be shared widely and to make the information more accessible. All ranks are encouraged to read it and follow the links to dip into areas of particular interest.
It can be hard to keep pace with the amount of change going on and with everything the Army is doing around the world. ‘In Front’ together with the Army Core Script enables the Army to speak with a more unified voice and ensures that serving personnel and the wider Army community are informed of current activity and the latest developments.
BAR 177 - Winter/Spring 2020
Here is the latest edition of British Army Review - BAR 177 Winter/Spring 2020. Enjoy!