Personal account. Raised by dragons in @TheRoyalWelsh. Proud former CO of @Army2MERCIAN. Interested in history, MENA, world affairs & sports. Views own. #SFSH.
Weโre delighted today to be in Ebbw Vale at the opening of the latest Joint Cadet Centre delivered in Wales as part of the national effort to modernise the reserve and cadet estate.
On Wednesday 18th February 2026, the Colours of the 2nd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment, were placed on the walls of the Cathedral in #Lichfield, in the presence of The Dean of Lichfield and RHQ staff.
Breaking barriers and building futures ๐ช
The British Army and @ThePWR have joined forces for the 2025/26 season to showcase women excelling in rugby and military life ๐ ๐ค ๐ช
Shared values of teamwork, courage, and commitment. Proving excellence knows no gender.
Discover more โฌ๏ธ
ow.ly/C7iP50Xz3n5
ALT Female rugby player in red jersey runs with the ball, evading opponents in blue. Teammates and referee watch intensely. Energetic and competitive scene.
Colonel Sion Walker Deputy Commander Headquarters (160th ) Welsh Brigade explains the importance of the support of Defence industry partners at #ExCambrianPatrol25.
1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards @WelshCavalry were one of two combined teams on #ExCambrianPatrol25 ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฆ๐น
Paired with soldiers from the Austrian Armed Forces, highlighting strength through partnership. Illustrated with a record amount of international teams taking part this year.
A record number of international teams gear up for an iconic military challenge in Wales ๐ช
This year, 34 international teams, including Italy, India and Armenia are taking part in Cambrian Patrol, facing what is regarded as @NATO's toughest patrolling test.
#ExCambrianPatrol25
ALT A soldier in camouflage uniform crouches while making a model of the ground.
ALT A soldier in camouflage uniform sits against a tree. He is making notes in his notebook.
ALT A soldier wearing camouflage uniform carries his kit and his rifle on a patrol.
Cambrian Patrol: where challenge meets adventure ๐ช
@NATO's toughest patrolling test is back underway, with 122 teams taking part - including 34 international teams.
Read more โฌ๏ธ
ow.ly/15zH50X62OF#ExCambrianPatrol25
ALT Soldiers in full combat gear walking along a muddy trail through foggy terrain with grass on both sides.
ALT Nine soldiers carrying heavy backpacks walking along a misty, gravel road in a mountainous area.
ALT Soldiers in camouflage uniforms wading through water carrying a comrade on their backs during a training exercise.
A huge congratulations to the KSF team for winning Silver medal at the prestigious Cambrian Patrol competition in Wales.
Weโre proud to have supported 14 members of the KSF in attending the prestigious Cambrian Patrol, one of the worldโs toughest military exercises.
1/3
A showcase of more than 20 key defence contractors displaying cutting-edge technologies and innovation was officially opened yesterday by Rebecca Evans MS, Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy and Planning.
Grab a glimpse of the Capability Suite youtu.be/J5adkFSqmbc
GAS GAS GAS ๐ฎโ๐จ
5 Regiment Royal Artillery take on the CBRN Serial on Ex Cambrian Patrol.
Troops are expected to apply respirators during a chemical attack and move to a safe location to decontaminate and ensure there are no further chemical and biological threats. โ ๏ธ
Cambrian Patrol Awards Ceremony ๐ฅ
Troops were awarded either Gold, Silver, Bronze or Merit depending on their performance and most have only slept a few hours over the past few days and will be happy to get some sleep once they have collected their award๐ ๐
Exercise Cambrian Patrol is well underway! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ฅ
Teams are at the first stand, where their commanders will receive orders for the competition and pass them onto the team๐๐
Have you done this exercise before? ๐