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British Army commits to supporting NATO assets in Germany
The British Army is committed to supporting critical NATO assets in Germany, including a combined river crossing capability and facilities to allow for joint training.
Anglo-French machine gun training
Members of two of the world’s most prestigious airborne units have been honing their skills and sharing hard-won knowledge on a support weapons training course.
Announcement of fatality
It is with great sadness that the British Army confirms the death of Highlander Alistair McLeish of 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS) on 3 July.
Announcement of fatality
It is with great sadness that the British Army must confirm the death of Private Reece Miller from the 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (1 YORKS) as a result of a non-battle injury while serving in Estonia. The incident is currently under investigation. Our thoughts remain with his family and friends at this difficult time.
Tenth Annual Armed Forces Day celebrated
Hundreds of events were held today across the country to mark the tenth annual Armed Forces Day.
RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2018
The RUSI Land Warfare Conference (LWC) took place last week under the title of Twenty-First Century Manoeuvre. The question at the centre of the event was ‘How will land forces achieve competitive advantage beyond 2025?’.
Apache shows its range and power
Army aviators have demonstrated the range and power of the punch their Apache attack helicopters can deliver.
Wildcat helicopter works alongside Apache
Army Wildcat reconnaissance helicopter laser designates a target for an Apache hellfire missile launch
Armed Forces Day celebrations under way
Llandudno will lead the nation in saying thank you to our Servicemen and women when it hosts the national Armed Forces Day celebrations on Saturday.
British Army Celebrates International Women in Engineering Day
As part of its wider celebrations in this Year of Engineering, the British Army is celebrating International Women in Engineering Day on 23 June.
Paras compete in poignant competition
Paratroopers have competed against each other to be the best while celebrating one of The Parachute Regiment’s heroes.
Soldiers trial ‘game-changing’ communications kit
Soldiers on Operation Cabrit in Poland have been trialling the latest dismounted situational awareness communications kit.
2 SCOTS home from Iraq
Troops from The 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 SCOTS) return home after six months training and mentoring security forces in Iraq.
QDG take the lead on battlefield exercise
Troops from 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards have spearheaded a massive battlefield exercise as part of a multinational NATO force in Poland.
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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.