September 2025
Updates to weapon handling procedures have just been introduced
A super-fit veteran duo have been readying their bodies and minds for a punishing charity challenge in aid of serving and ex-military personnel in need.
A taste of army activities around the world...
Falkland Isles
Airborne troops rounded off a packed tenure down south in explosive style as they took part in their final exercise as the Roulement Infantry Company.
Canada and beyond
Ambitious British troops looking for overseas opportunities have been urged to consider upping sticks as part of an annual exchange initiative with allies.
Germany
Army divers plunged into their work in Minden during an annual test of core trade skills.
Estonia
Members of The King’s Royal Hussars serving on Op Cabrit took time away from Nato duties to join American colleagues in a time-honoured physical challenge.
UK
Playing opfor proved particularly valuable for the 250 or so members of Task Force Hannibal during Exercise Iron Storm on Salisbury Plain
Australia
The Royal Gurkha Rifles acted as a defensive reserve, supporting interoperability and joint training alongside Australian Defence Force personnel.
Military personnel are being upskilled in first aid
A growing lobby of former service personnel is calling for a new law aimed at punishing fantasists who falsely claim to be veterans and wear medals.
Fired-up British clinicians headed south in support of Kenyan counterparts – bringing their healing power to the tribespeople of the country's arid savannah.
Updates from around the service
New AT rules
High-end resorts and all-inclusive packages should not be booked by those organising adventurous training ski trips.
New recruits
A total of 274 trainee Gurkhas recently passed out at Catterick, marking the occasion with a cap badging ceremony to receive their new unit insignias.
Join The Rangers
Soldiers of all cap badges are being reminded of the opportunities to serve in The Ranger Regiment.
Exercise Mobile Serpent
Airborne medics enhanced their skills for potential joint operations as they trained alongside US counterparts.
Victim guidance
A fresh set of guidelines has been released for personnel who believe they’ve been the subject of a sexual harassment or assault.
