MOD Gibraltar

This is the official account for the British Forces in Gibraltar

[Office of The Governor Gibraltar @Convent_Gib]

We’re now on Instagram! Follow us to keep up to date with His Excellency’s engagements and news from the Convent across even more platforms.

You can find us here: https://t.co/1mtJmWfVqa

[GBC News @GBCNewsroom]

Gibraltar ‘really important’ to the UK - Armed Forces Minister, following Rock visit

https://t.co/gWmlB9TGpf

[Gibraltar Chronicle @GibChronicle]

Armed Forces minister points to Rock’s ‘pivotal role’ as UK prepares for mine-clearing mission in Strait of Hormuz https://t.co/4vwfPrqILc

[First Fusiliers @FirstFusiliers]

Building the Next Generation of Recce Soldiers 🧭⚔️

The 1 RRF Recce Cadre has concluded at Longmoor Training Area, qualifying 13 soldiers as light reconnaissance patrolman.
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[Royal Gibraltar Regiment @RoyalGIBRegt]

44 participants took part in the Royal Gibraltar Regiment’s second Insight Weekend, experiencing military life first-hand.

From PT and a section attack, to paintballing, night stalks and ration pack tasting, participants gained a real insight into life in the Regiment.

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

Across 7,000 miles and 48 hours, service personnel across defence came together to support one fast-paced mission 🪖

Troops from @16AirAssltBCT parachuted medics and life-saving supplies onto Tristan da Cunha after a suspected Hantavirus case put the remote island under pressure 🪂

A powerful demonstration of the speed, reach and readiness of UK airborne forces supported by the @RoyalAirForce

Read more below ⬇️
https://t.co/lRp7R2uIaj

@DefenceHQ @DefenceOps

[Royal Gibraltar Regiment @RoyalGIBRegt]

Turn ambition into action. 💥

This isn’t just about where you start - it’s about where you can go.

Ready to take the first step?
Register your interest via the link in our bio.

#Royalgibregt #CareerOpportunity #Infantry #MilitaryLife #NewBeginnings #ChallengeYourself

[MOD Gibraltar @MODGibraltar]

Commander British Forces was delighted to host Rear Admiral Anthony Rimington, Director Force Generation during his visit to Gibraltar where he spoke to personnel about training, Hybrid Navy, and a positive future for our armed forces.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Strap in: Follow one of our paratroopers from @16AirAssltBCT jumping in to Tristan da Cunha – one of the world’s most remote communities – to deliver vital medical support 🪂

[MOD Gibraltar @MODGibraltar]

Welcome to the Rock! Police Dog Sting arrived in Gibraltar last week to begin his new working life with the GDP K9 unit. We look forward to seeing him around the estate on paw patrol soon.

[MOD Gibraltar @MODGibraltar]

A U.S. Navy Ballistic Missile Submarine Arrived in Gibraltar, May, 10, 2026. > U.S. Fleet Forces Command > News Stories https://t.co/augVYjZCPo

[Gibraltar Chronicle @GibChronicle]

New incentives help regiment attract influx of new recruits  https://t.co/qWhjtp9LPp

[MOD Gibraltar @MODGibraltar]

6th May 2026, soldiers from Thomsons' Battery of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment fired a 21-gun salute from His Majesty’s Naval Base to honour the third anniversary of His Majesty King Charles III coronation.  The inspecting officer was Major General Ian Dale CBE.

[Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron @RNGibSqn]

*Shadowing the shadow fleet*

RNGS have continued to provide support to wider NATO maritime security operations in the Mediterranean. Working closely with our allies to provide information on Russian Flagged “Shadow Fleet” vessels transiting through the straights of Gibraltar.

[MOD Gibraltar @MODGibraltar]

The RAF exercise this morning (12 March) over Gibraltar airfield has concluded. Please report any further drone sightings to the Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP). Thank you.

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

A Royal Navy Merlin airborne surveillance and control helicopter has arrived in Cyprus earlier this week to boost the defence of UK military forces.

🔗 https://t.co/mTNrHAlhQH

[Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron @RNGibSqn]

What’s better than 1 Arctic 24 RHIB?

- Two Arctic 24 RHIBs😏
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Training with all of our platforms and our maritime partners is essential, but also cool.

Looking good out there team

[MOD Gibraltar @MODGibraltar]

The RAF is currently exercising a UAS (drone) in the vicinity of Gibraltar airfield until approx. 1100 today (12 March). No commercial flights will be affected. Thank you.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Update on UK operations in the Middle East: 06 March 2026 ⬇️

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

An update on UK operations in the Middle East.