The Royal Gibraltar Regiment, led by members of Thomson’s Battery, proudly conducted a 21 round Royal Gun Salute to mark the 1st anniversary of His Majesty King Charles III’s accession to the throne. The salute was executed with immense pride …
In recent weeks, the Gibraltar Defence Police (GDP) have taken a proactive stance to ensure the safety and security of all individuals along Winston Churchill Avenue (the road leading to the airfield). Several instances where vehicles have come onto the …
Two members of British Forces Gibraltar joined their Scottish counterparts in a force protection exercise known as Neptune Guardian at the Kings Bay Naval Base, USA. The exercise takes place twice a year and involves the Faslane Patrol Boat Squadron, …
August 27, 2023 is the 80th anniversary of Commandant René Mouchotte’s death. In order to join the Free French Forces, Mouchotte and five colleagues escaped the Vichy Francecontrolled Oran, Algeria, in 1940 by flying a partly disabled plane to Gibraltar. …
The Minister for the Armed Forces, the Rt Hon James Heappey MP, concluded his visit to Gibraltar today, reviewing the MOD facilities, including the Armaments Depot and tunnels used for subterranean training. The MOD is investing £40-50m in improvements to …
Young Jacob Newson, known as ‘Jacob the Pilot’ because of his love of aviation and ambition to become a RAF pilot, who raises thousands of pounds for the RAF Benevolent Fund (RAFBF), recently visited Gibraltar to complete the Mediterranean Steps …
Today he had a very positive discussion with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, the Hon Fabian Picardo KC MP. The MOD remains steadfastly committed to Gibraltar and looks forwarding to continuing to work with His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar to …
Private Dominic Salmon, a Class 3 Chef in the Junior Ranks Mess, recently completed his introductory training as a chef and received the Best Student award. A 14-week course called "Chef Class 3" included an eight-week kitchen component where he acquired a …