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Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery enjoy an Autumn getaway
The horses and riders from The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery have enjoyed a well-deserved break from ceremonial duties at the Defence Animal Training Regiment in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
British soldiers engage with terrorist fighters in Mali
British soldiers deployed on a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali, West Africa, have killed two armed terrorist fighters after being engaged by small arms fire while on patrol.
Chief of the General Staff commends troops during the ‘Olympics’ of patrolling
Chief of the General Staff commends troops during the ‘Olympics’ of patrolling
Ambitious soldier is first St Vincentian to commission as a Late Entry Officer
Although Keva Hackshaw describes himself as ambitious, during his early years in the Army he did not think he would ever become a British Army Officer. In 2018, Keva commissioned into the Adjutant General’s Corps and became the first of his generation of Vincentians to commission as a Late Entry Officer, after serving as a soldier for 17 years.
An Army officer is about to create history as the first woman of colour to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.
An Army officer is about to create history as the first woman of colour to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.
Fuelling UK forecourts after Afghanistan operation for soldier Sophie
Private Sophie Lamond, of 13 AASR RLC, talks about her experience on two back-to-back operations - delivering food and supplies in Afghanistan (Op PITTING) to delivering fuel in the UK (Op ESCALIN)
Virtual Training world could become the norm for future soldiers
Virtual Reality (VR) training could become the norm for the soldier of the future, as the Army Warfighting Experiment 2021 on Salisbury Plain Training Area is demonstrating this month.
More 'support' for women in the Army as sports bras are issued as standard to new recruits
A new initiative providing professional sports bra fitting to new recruits is now well underway. The service, now provided for all Phase One recruits, offers multiple benefits.
Virtual reality platform prepares soldiers for potentially hostile deployments
The Army has joined forces with top Hollywood producers with soldiers testing an innovative virtual reality platform which aims to revolutionise training in human emotions and in cross-cultural communications.
21 Gun Salute welcomes the Queen to Cardiff for official opening of Welsh Parliament
Her Majesty The Queen was welcomed to Wales to officially open the sixth term of the Senedd with a 21-Gun Salute performed by 104 Regiment Royal Artillery.
Army’s mixed team of four set to row the Atlantic Ocean
Eat, sleep, row, repeat every two hours non-stop for 40 days: that’s what the British Army’s Force Atlantic 21 team will be asking of themselves as they endeavour to break the world record for a mixed team of four rowing 3000 miles across the Atlantic.
Wales' world-class training estate on full display on Exercise Cambrian Patrol
When soldiers from across the world descend on Mid Wales for NATO's toughest patrolling challenge, they get a sense of how British Army troops regularly hone their skills and fitness in the most rugged of environments.
Upcoming events & displays
Events
Army Film and Photographic Competition 2021
Are you a professional or amateur photographer with a keen eye for amazing imagery or a budding Steven Spielberg looking at capturing the next British Army’s viral video? Well, this is the competition for you!
Our publications
Soldier magazine
October 2021 issue:
- Afghanistan - the aftermath: Troops reflect on Kabul mission
- Survival of the fittest: British Army Warrior Fitness winners crowned
- Toxic leadership: Could you be a culprit?
BAR 179 - Winter 2021
Welcome to BAR 179 Winter 2021. This latest edition of British Army Review has a wide variety of themes, ideas and articles to suit most readers.