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[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

Honouring a shared legacy of service and sacrifice 🤝

Today, soldiers from The King's Gurkha Artillery and members of the Defence Sikh Network joined the Poppies to Paddington journey, honouring those who served, sacrificed, and helped shape our shared history.

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[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

Today is Armistice Day.

Join the nation in a two-minute silence at 11am, to remember all those who have lost their lives in conflict.

"We will remember them."

#WeWillRememberThem #LestWeForget

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

Ahead of Remembrance, the @Official_REME family gathered to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice and mark 84 years of service.

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief of the REME, attended the unveiling of a new memorial centrepiece at the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens.

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[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

This Remembrance Sunday, we pause to honour all those who have served and sacrificed.

"We will remember them."

Join the two-minute silence at 11am.

#WeWillRememberThem

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

For 230 years, British Army chaplains have stood beside soldiers through service, conflict, and loss.

More than 250 chaplains who gave their lives in service were remembered as the @ArmyChaplaincy marked its 230th anniversary.

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[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

The British Army has been named Employer of the Year at the Get the Nation Learning Awards 2026 🏆

From essential skills to postgraduate study, lifelong learning is helping our people develop, adapt and succeed throughout their careers and beyond service.

Thank you to @LearnWorkUK for this recognition.

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

Professionals from @NHS healthcare swapped hospital wards for military training on Exercise Medical Endeavour 👩‍⚕️ 🪖

More than 16 teams tackled casualty care, leadership challenges and obstacle courses on Dartmoor, building resilience, teamwork and stronger links between military and civilian healthcare.

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https://t.co/0hQhXrqYIM

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

More than 600 British and 100 French paratroopers jumped into Germany during Exercise Rhino Titan 🪂

The largest UK military parachute operation in 15 years showcased the new Joint Airborne Task Force's ability to deploy troops, equipment and combat power rapidly wherever needed 🇬🇧 🤝 🇫🇷

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https://t.co/Kwzk2y1ZP9

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Londoners have come together today to support the Armed Forces community.

Serving personnel, veterans, Ministers and members of the public marked #LondonPoppyDay, raising vital funds for @PoppyLegion while remembering the service and sacrifice of generations past and present.

[National Armaments Director Group @UKArmaments]

Today Larkhill hosted the first Ukraine drone demonstration day to showcase their extraordinary combat-proven drones. 🇺🇦

We're not just backing Ukraine's defence, we're building partnerships, jobs and investments that make our defence industry strong too. @DefenceHQ @BritishArmy

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

150 soldiers, one team 🏅

Troops from The Royal Anglian Regiment have been awarded operational medals for their deployment on Operation Cabrit, where they trained, exercised and operated alongside @NATO partners across Poland and the Baltics.

Strengthening deterrence and standing with allies 🇬🇧 🤝 🌍

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https://t.co/Rg9HF2P57s

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

Soldiers from the Household Division marked the centenary of the Guards Memorial, honouring the 14,000 Guardsmen it commemorates and the generations who have served since.

Different threats. Same duty.

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[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

Over 1,000 troops from 35 international armies tackled the 48 hour, 60 kilometer challenge of Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026, testing fieldcraft, resilience, and teamwork in a demanding tactical environment 🌍

Just 10 patrols achieved the coveted gold medal, proving excellence under pressure 🏅 🫡

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https://t.co/8wJ4Nh2JFX

[The Chief of the General Staff @ArmyCGS]

For the first time in a decade, large-calibre gun barrels will once again be made in Britain.

Thanks Armin Papperger, @wesstreeting and everyone @RheinmetallAG Telford for today's Gun Hall launch.

Industrial capacity can’t be conjured in crisis - this is a strong step forward.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Today marks the return of large-calibre weapon manufacturing to UK soil. 🇬🇧

@RheinmetallAG has officially opened its new gun hall in Telford, supporting 100 highly skilled jobs and helping better equip British Armed Forces to defend the nation.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

This morning Pte Katie Brazier presented a special poppy to Ivy, the Royal British Legion’s youngest poppy seller.

Thank you Ivy, and all those supporting the Poppy Appeal!

By wearing a poppy you support veterans and remember those who died serving their country.

@PoppyLegion

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

3Pillars Project has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging fair treatment for the Armed Forces community.

CEO Mike Crofts signed at Horse Guards Parade, countersigned by Maj Gen Jon Swift OBE, Assistant Chief of the General Staff.

The charity will appoint a Veteran Champion and expand volunteer rugby coaching roles.

#ArmedForcesCovenant

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

The battlefield is changing. So are we.

On Exercise Haraka Storm in Kenya, soldiers from The Duke Of Lancaster's Regiment are developing new ways to find, track, and defeat threats, while building the combat readiness needed for future operations 🪖 🦁

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https://t.co/WoF80R7anc

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

Setbacks don't define you 💪

A serious accident left Captain Declan Gaffney questioning what came next. The support he received during recovery reignited his passion for service.

Today, he's helping develop the next generation of leaders while studying Cyber Security.

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https://t.co/8RmYhWqd3y

[Chief of the Defence Staff @UKCDS_MOD]

Preparedness and resilience are at the heart of Exercise Cambrian Patrol, but they aren’t just military responsibilities.

Government, industry, academia, communities and citizens all have a part to play in making sure we’re ready for the challenges ahead.