06 December 2018

The Great Airborne Bake-Off

The icing on the cake came under scrutiny as 16 Air Assault Brigade chefs held their annual Christmas Cake decoration competition.

04 December 2018

Exercise Terminal Strike delivers capability

Exercise Terminal Strike recently took place in the challenging terrain of the Scottish Highlands, and provided a valuable training opportunity for Royal Artillery and Royal Armoured Corps Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs), who are able to guide in close air support on the battlefield.

26 November 2018

New Gurkha Signal Squadron

A new squadron of Gurkha soldiers has joined the ranks of 16th Signal Regiment at Beacon Barracks, Stafford.

23 November 2018

Operational Honours and Awards List 50 announced

The latest Operational Honours and Awards list, Op List 50, has been published recognising conspicuous bravery and selfless service in the many operational theatres across the globe.

22 November 2018

‘Animal VC’ reaches 75th anniversary

PDSA Dickin Medal commemorates 75 years of awarding animal service

21 November 2018

British Army doctors undertake diarrhoea prevention trial in Kenya

Members of the Irish Guards currently on Exercise ASAKRI STORM in Kenya have volunteered to participate in a clinical trial that British Army doctors believe could dramatically reduce the prevalence of diarrhoea and vomiting (D&V) amongst deployed troops.

21 November 2018

Apache and Wildcat helicopter crews train together

Attack helicopter crews and Wildcats will be seen in the skies of Leicestershire this week as Army aviators from 3 Regiment Army Air Corps take part in Exercise Talon Python.

13 November 2018

British and French paratroopers ready for joint operations

Across two demanding weeks in south west France, Exercise Falcon Amarante is testing the Airborne Combined Joint Expeditionary Force – a partnership between 16 Air Assault Brigade and 11e Brigade Parachutiste.

09 November 2018

Today When The Guns Fall Silent

To mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice, the British Army has released a video titled, 'Today When The Guns Fall Silent'.

07 November 2018

Army women inspire at Women in Defence Awards

Two inspirational Army women have won the STEM in Defence Award and Inspirational Award at the Women in Defence 18 Awards.