The Iron Division

3rd (United Kingdom) Division. We are the heart of the British Army’s Warfighting capability.

[Royal Armoured Corps @RoyalArmdCorps]

Challenger 2 tanks on the move.

To join as part of a Challenger 2 crew please visit: https://t.co/WiGaEELeXn

#armyjobs #britisharmy #tanks #FindandDestroy #armoured

[Royal Armoured Corps @RoyalArmdCorps]

#tanktuesday Royal Armoured Corps Troops conducting the tactics phase of the Armoured Troop Leaders and Crew Commanders Course on Salisbury Plain Training Area.

To join as a member of a tank crew please visit: https://t.co/WiGaEELeXn

#tanks #armour #FindandDestroy #britisharmy

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

The results are in for the 2026 #BritishArmyPhotographicCompetition 🏆

Congratulations to all the winners, with Sgt Adam Wakefield awarded Image of the Year 📸

Experience these award-winning images in person at @NAM_London until 21 June.

See all the winners 👇
https://t.co/Hvc97Hzeta

#BritishArmy #NationalArmyMuseum

[Royal Armoured Corps @RoyalArmdCorps]

The Light Cavalry operate as the "eyes and ears" of the main force, specialising in mounted and dismounted reconnaissance, surveillance, and security operations.

Using highly mobile vehicles, like the Jackal 2, they deploy ahead of the frontline to gather intelligence on enemy

[Royal Armoured Corps @RoyalArmdCorps]

The formidable Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank.

The tank crew are all part of a team, irrespective of background and they work together to get the job done.

To join as a member of a tank crew please visit: https://t.co/WiGaEELeXn

#tanks #armoured #FindandDestroy #britisharmy

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

It was an honour to welcome His Majesty The King to the formation parade of the first ever dedicated Gurkha Artillery unit.

The new unit is a powerful reminder of the deeply valued relationship between the United Kingdom and Nepal 🇬🇧 🇳🇵
Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/hv6AnYoQ5w

[First Fusiliers @FirstFusiliers]

Fusiliers on the Run 🏃‍♂️🏅

This week, the Bn Running Team competed at the Armed Forces Inter-Service & Corps 10km Championships in Nottingham.

Runners also represented their respective Corps, with Sgt Sophie Smith securing Gold with the RAMS Female Senior Team.
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[The Iron Division @3rdUKDivision]

The PECC plays a vital role in coordinating safe, timely casualty evacuation—ensuring prioritisation, oversight, and clear communication.

Strengthening NATO medevac capability and interoperability.2/2

[The Iron Division @3rdUKDivision]

This week, 3rd UK Division hosted the NATO PECC Course, delivered by the NATO Military Medicine Centre of Excellence.

With multinational faculty and students from Hungary, Germany, Norway, Sweden, USA and the UK, the course strengthened allied collaboration. 1/2

[BFBS Radio @BFBSRadioHQ]

Happy St Patrick's Day ☘️

2 Royal Irish celebrated in the traditional spirit of the regiment.🫡

The parade and shamrock giving were held at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland

The battalion came together with veterans of the regiment and the ACF to march through the town onto the parade square with the regimental band.

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

“Our medics have functioned side-by-side, to ensure the right medical care is in the right place and at the right time."

We've been working alongside our French counterparts, testing new ways of providing lifesaving medical care.

Find out more👇
https://t.co/OK4KNrJfdS

[Royal Armoured Corps @RoyalArmdCorps]

Physical development and camaraderie are two of the biggest focuses in the King’s Royal Hussars.

#britisharmy #army #military #militaryfitness #FindandDestroy

[Royal Armoured Corps @RoyalArmdCorps]

Challenger 2 tank crews from the @WessexYeomanry out on the knife edge and tank training area at Bovington Camp in Dorset last weekend.

To join as a member of a reserve tank crew please visit: https://t.co/jhyeDnDlyh

#Armyjobs #Armoured #FindandDestroy #Britisharmy #Tanks

[First Fusiliers @FirstFusiliers]

Boxer live, Rounds downrange⚙️🔥

This week, the team took Boxer onto the ranges, conducting live fire serials and firing the Remote Weapon System to build confidence, accuracy, and crew drills on the platform.

Training the fundamentals now, ready to deliver when it counts.

[The Iron Division @3rdUKDivision]

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📊 Current standings:
▪️ 4th in Mixed Class
▪️ 12th overall (4-person teams)
▪️ 31st of 43 boats

Resilience. Grit. Determination.
Flying the flag for the Regiment 💪🇬🇧

[The Iron Division @3rdUKDivision]

Force Atlantic 25: Final Push

Our all-NCO crew from @12RegtRA are into the final 441 nautical miles to Antigua — and they’re absolutely smashing it.

The first ever all-NCO team to take on this challenge, showing what our people can achieve when trusted, backed and empowered.1/2

[Royal Armoured Corps @RoyalArmdCorps]

Trojan, an armoured engineer vehicle designed to open routes through complex battlefield obstacles and clear a path through minefields, places a pipe fascine bundle over an obstacle.

This enabled troops on an Armoured Commanders Course to manoeuvre their Challenger 2 tanks

[National Armaments Director Group @UKArmaments]

A landmark achievement for Challenger 3. 🇬🇧 🔥

Challenger 3 has successfully completed its first-ever crewed live firing trials using its 120mm smoothbore L55A1 cannon.

Delivered by @RH_BAES_Land under a £800m+ contract, supporting 750 UK jobs.

🔗 https://t.co/ExQAAXqUI5

[First Fusiliers @FirstFusiliers]

X Company in Kuwait 🇰🇼⚔️

X Coy has deployed to Kuwait for Ex Desert Warrior, receiving a warm welcome and meeting key figures from the Kuwait Land Forces (KLF) on arrival.

The ex was officially opened by the Comd of the KLF.
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[The Iron Division @3rdUKDivision]

3/3 The WSM was issued today to:
WO1 Morrow
Sgt Rai
Maj Henderson
Capt Edwardson
Capt Rees
Sgt Northwood
Col Worth
Proud moments and well-earned recognition.

[The Iron Division @3rdUKDivision]

1/3 The WSM, approved by HM The King, recognises Armed Forces personnel and civilians working outside the traditional criteria of operational medals. It rewards those making a significant contribution to UK objectives in rigorous circumstances.