UK troops on Nato's biggest winter exercise in Estonia to keep alliance's 'front door locked'
The UK has two squadrons of Challenger 2 tanks deployed to Estonia as part of a British-led Nato battlegroup stationed in the country.
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Estonia Impressive images show British Chinooks moving 6.6-tonne support bridge in Estonia
It was the first time Chinooks had moved a Close Support Bridge in Estonia.
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Germany French Foreign Legion at British Army's main training facility in Germany for the first time
From the spring, the elite French Foreign Legion will be operating in Estonia on Nato's border with Russia.
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Army In pictures: British Army completes tank exercises in snowy Germany ahead of Estonia deployment
Eight hundred soldiers and 250 vehicles from the Queen's Royal Hussar's Battlegroup took part in the 22-day exercise in Germany.
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Royals Princess Anne takes a tour inside a Challenger 2 battle tank
HRH Princess Anne visited Tapa Base in Estonia.
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Estonia British Chinooks land in Estonia to bolster Baltic defence
The helicopters will be integrated into the exercises led by the Nato enhanced Forward Presence multinational battle group.
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News PM urges allies to stand firm for Ukraine as UK announces fresh ammunition supply
The UK announced a fresh supply of artillery ammunition as part of its package of defensive aid for 2023.
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Estonia PM serves Christmas lunch to troops in Estonia as he pays tribute to personnel protecting nation
Rishi Sunak addressed troops in Tapa, Estonia.
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Nato PM to meet Nato allies on Baltic trip to stand firm in support for Ukraine
The Ukraine support package will include hundreds of thousands of rounds of artillery ammunition for use against Russia.
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Army UK-led battlegroup moves heavy armoured vehicles across Estonia in bid to be combat-ready
With temperatures in the country as low as -20°Celsius, it is essential that personnel and tech remain ready in the event of a crisis.
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Estonia UK Apaches and Chinooks to deploy to Estonia to bolster defence co-operation
Britain has committed to a more capable presence in the Baltic nation to help defend Nato security.
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Army Royal Tank Regiment reunites after mission deterring Russian aggression in Estonia
The parade marked the first time all the regiment has been together for 18 months.
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Estonia Army rotates troops on NATO duties in Estonia
UK Armed Forces have a leading role in NATO's enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in the Baltic States.
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Estonia Ex Dragon Charge: Royal Welsh train with NATO allies to help prevent war in Europe
The Welsh Warriors worked alongside troops from France and Denmark to boost readiness and increase interoperability.
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Estonia British military presence in Estonia to be bolstered
Boris Johnson will use a NATO summit in Madrid to expand Britain's headquarters in Estonia.
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Estonia The NATO forces exercising on Russia's doorstep
About 15,000 troops are helping Estonia prepare its defence against an increasingly aggressive neighbour.