Deployments

Gurkhas shine in Land of the Rising Sun

Some of the British Army’s most feared soldiers have shared their battlecraft with Japanese troops.

Published: 06 Dec 2023

People

Sharing his skills motivates Colchester soldier

A third-generation soldier from Colchester has spoken of the satisfaction he gets from passing on his skills and knowledge to junior colleagues.

Published: 04 Dec 2023

Operations

British troops embed with Japanese armed forces for first time

Over 170 British Army soldiers have taken part in a major training exercise in Japan over the last two weeks. Exercise Vigilant Isles has taken place annually for the last few years, except during the Covid pandemic. But this year was the first time British troops have been embedded with their Japanese counterparts during the biggest ever exercise.

Published: 27 Nov 2023

Sport

Yukon 1000: The toughest challenge of my military career

An infantry officer with over 20 years military service has completed the toughest challenge of his career, the world’s longest paddle race, the Yukon 1000.

Published: 25 Nov 2023

Deployments

Scots Guards Compete in International Combat Training Competition

As part of their month-long deployment to South Korea for Exercise Imjin Warrior, C Company 1st Battalion, the Scots Guards, were invited to compete in the inaugural Korean International Combat Training Competition (KI-CTC).

Published: 24 Nov 2023

Equipment

World’s oldest tank regiment commemorates Cambrai Day

Cambrai Day (November 20) is an annual commemoration that honours the British soldiers who fought in the Battle of Cambrai during World War I - the first ever large-scale use of tanks in warfare.

Published: 20 Nov 2023

Deployments

Scots Guards reflect on South Korea's mountainous terrain

C Company from the 1st Battalion, Scots Guards have recently returned from Ex Imjin Warrior in South Korea, where they were faced with the challenges of operating in the country's mountainous environment.

Published: 17 Nov 2023

People

Korea 70 Scots Guards pay their respects at Gloster Hill war memorial

Soldiers from C Company, 1st Battalion Scots Guards, recently visited the Gloster Hill War Memorial in South Korea as part of their deployment to the country for Exercise Imjin Warrrior. The visit was an opportunity to learn about one of the most decisive battles of the Korean War, the Battle of the Imjin River.

Published: 10 Nov 2023

People

Lance Bombardier Harry Morrisey's eyes in the sky

After growing up in Manchester and moving around due to the Army, Lance Bombardier Harry Morrisey, 22, is excited to be on the move once again.

Published: 07 Nov 2023

Deployments

UK and South Korea Strengthen Ties with Joint Military Exercise

Over 120 service personnel from C Company, the 1st Battalion Scots Guards, have deployed to South Korea on Ex Imjin Warrior 23. This joint military exercise aims to develop relationships between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea.

Published: 03 Nov 2023