People

Mercian Regiment marches to mark merger of 1st and 2nd Battalions

Soldiers from the newly formed 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment exercised their freedom to march through Chester, Tamworth and Nottingham last week.

Published: 04 Oct 2022

People

Countess of Wessex makes first visit to REME as Colonel-in-Chief

Her Royal Highness, The Countess of Wessex, has visited the Regimental Headquarters of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) at MOD Lyneham, Wiltshire, in her role as their new Colonel-in-Chief.

Published: 01 Oct 2022

Training

Infanteers in Yorkshire first to pass out under new King

A Company of soldiers in Catterick Garrison have become the first in the UK to complete training and pass out under the reign of HM King Charles III.

Published: 01 Oct 2022

Training

Exercise Northern Strike proves a vital test for NATO partnership working

Reservists from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Irish Regiment and 7th Battalion, The Rifles have completed two-weeks training with the Michigan National Guard in the USA as part of the annual camp with NATO partners.

Published: 30 Sep 2022

Ceremonial

Gurkhas step quickly into new role guarding The King

Gurkha soldiers from 94 Squadron Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment go down in history as the first non-Foot Guards Regiment at Buckingham Palace for more than 70 years, to guard The King.

Published: 28 Sep 2022

Innovation

Paras make first Atlas jump

Paratroopers have made the first low-level parachute descents from the Royal Air Force’s A400M Atlas C Mk1 as the aircraft develops its tactical capabilities.

Published: 28 Sep 2022

Deployments

Earl of Wessex visits riflemen in Estonia

Soldiers from 2 RIFLES were honoured to host their Royal Colonel, His Royal Highness the Earl of Wessex, on 22 Sep 22 at their camp in Estonia.

Published: 28 Sep 2022

Deployments

Paratroopers learn to lead the way in Slovenia

Paratroopers have scaled new heights and built partnerships with NATO allies during demanding training in the mountains of Slovenia.

Published: 26 Sep 2022

People

MOD confirms the death of Sapper Connor Morrison

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Sapper Connor Morrison of 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment on 23rd July 2022.

Published: 26 Sep 2022

Future Soldier

British Army virtual EXPO brings Future Soldier to life

The British Army brought its Future Soldier transformation programme to life this month when it held the Army EXPO 22 on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire.

Published: 23 Sep 2022