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Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Edinburgh recently attended the 25th anniversary parade of 4th Battalion, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. In front of guests and families, Her Royal Highness inspected soldiers with a musical accompaniment provided by the
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RT @ForcesNews: "Hugely impressive" ๐. The Commander of British Forces Cyprus and the UK High Commissioner ๐ฌ๐ง๐จ๐พ thanked UK military personโฆ.
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Your August 2025 60 Second Update: . ๐ฅ Reservists deploy to Michigan for Northern Strike. ๐ Baltic Fist in Estonia .๐ฐ 75th Royal Edinburgh Tattoo .๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Army Expo 2025 in Scotland
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RT @ForcesNews: Berets go blue for the Coldstream Guards๐ต. For the first time in a generation the regiment is deploying to Cyprus, part ofโฆ.
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This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and the British Army will once again take on the prestigious role of lead Service before a global audience. Find out more โฌ๏ธ.
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On approval from His Majesty The King, we can proudly reveal The Kingโs Gurkha Artillery cap badge ๐. The badge, the first created for a Gurkha regiment in 14 years, reflects a pairing of two of the Armyโs most recognised symbols โ the crossed khukuri of the Gurkhas and the
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RT @DefenceOps: โ๏ธ Blades out in ๐ฆ๐บ @BritishArmy 1 RGR Gurkhas are deep into #TalismanSabre, delivering sharp drills, tight teamwork & realโฆ.
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Did you know we have a joint battalion with the German Army? . The amphibious 130 Battalion boosts @NATO's strategic advantage ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฉ๐ช ๐ฎ๐น ๐ณ๐ฑ. #StrongerTogether . Read more โฌ๏ธ.
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Our medical reservists recently deployed to Kenya, delivering aid and healthcare to remote communities. From midwives and paediatricians, to A&E nurses, they set up clinics to provide primary health care services. Find out more โฌ๏ธ.
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A year ago, @ArmyCGS outlined the idea ๐ก. The first phase of Asgard brought technologists and tacticians together to rapidly develop an AI-fuelled digital targeting web. This enables soldiers to prosecute any target with the most appropriate munition at machine speed. The
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RT @DefenceOps: โ๏ธ1 RGR are in ๐ฆ๐บ for #OpHIGHMAST, bringing precision, power & partnership to @TalismanSabre . ๐Across the Indo-Pacific, thโฆ.
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Apologies for the broken link in the post above. Here it is so you can read about Alun Wyn Jones and 3rd Battalion, The Royal Welsh โฌ๏ธ.
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His Majesty King Charles III has approved the appointment of Alun Wyn Jones OBE as Honorary Colonel of 3rd Battalion, The Royal Welsh.
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His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Alun Wyn Jones OBE as Honorary Colonel of 3rd Battalion, The Royal Welsh ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ. Alun Wyn is the most capped rugby player in history, with 170 caps for appearances between 2006 and 2023. Read more โฌ๏ธ.
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Soldiers from @USNationalGuard and Reservists from 104th Regiment Royal Artillery fired a 21-gun Royal Salute today ๐ฌ๐ง ๐บ๐ธ. The Royal salute, to mark the Queen's Birthday, was the first time soldiers from another nation have taken part in such an activity. Read more โฌ๏ธ
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We'd like to wish Bombardier Smith the best of luck today, as he embarks on a 500km solo canoe expedition across Canada ๐ถ. The expedition will raise money for two military charities and exemplifies the courage, resilience, and unflagging spirit obtained during service. Read
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Our airborne gunners have been working closely with the @RoyalAirForce ๐ค. During the joint exercise, ground crew from 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery successfully secured artillery guns and vehicles to a Chinook helicopter. Regular training ensures our soldiers
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Today is #BastilleDay in France, a national day of celebration. C'est aujourd'hui le 14 juillet, jour de fรชte nationale en France. British and Armรฉe de Terre troops have a long history of working together, including the recent Operation #Razoredge ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ซ๐ท
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The Household Cavalry has handed over to Lord Strathconaโs Horse (Royal Canadians) who will take up the iconic daily ceremonies outside Horse Guards for the next ten days ๐ด ๐จ๐ฆ. Find out more โฌ๏ธ.
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๐ฃ๏ธโIt is very interesting to see how a different army does the same job as we do, but using different kit and methods." Sergeant Jean-Baptiste ๐ช. French paratroopers jumped using British equipment this week as the French presidential State Visit took place ๐ฌ๐ง๐ค๐ซ๐ท. Read more โฌ๏ธ
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RT @DefenceHQ: Sailors, soldiers and aviators were on parade in Windsor as Their Majesties The King and Queen welcomed President Macron forโฆ.
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