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Why is badminton exploding in popularity within the Brigade of Gurkhas?

3:28

The Brigade of Gurkhas badminton competition used to be played annually in Hong Kong - but disappeared after the 1997 handover of the British colony to China

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British Army bids farewell to Nepali warrior

1:06

The British Army held a funeral in Nepal for Sergeant Naresh Kumar Rai, who served for 23 years in the Royal Gurkha Rifles and the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

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Gurkha legend celebrates his 100th birthday

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Gurkha legend Lieutenant Colonel JP Cross celebrates his 100th birthday with veterans and friends from his 40 years of military service.

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Signals squadron becomes Gurkha unit

1:20

A redesignation parade marked an important day as the 220 Signal Squadron became 243 Gurkha Signal Squadron.

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Gurkhas celebrate passing out at Catterick

4:47

More than 330 recruits have formally become members of the Brigade of Gurkhas after successfully completing their initial training at ITC Catterick, marking the occasion with a passing out parade in front of gathered guests.

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How Gurkha soldiers became musicians without missing a beat

4:08

Gurkha soldiers take on the challenge of learning Western instruments, honing their skills and performing at high-profile events like the Edinburgh Tattoo.

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Gurkha recruits find out future regiments in special ceremony

3:52

More than 300 recruits to the Brigade of Gurkhas have been notified which regiments and battalions they will be joining later this year. The recruits are six months into a nine-month infantry training course at ITC Catterick.

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Veteran who scaled Everest ready for next inspirational challenge

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The multi record-breaking climber wants to do more and take his message of "no legs, no limits" worldwide. Gurkha veteran Hari Budha Magar tackles North America's highest peak, Denali this month.

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Queen's Gurkha Signals successfully pass their Fit For Role inspection

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After successfully passing their Fit For Role inspection, the Queen's Gurkha Signals will take up ceremonial public duties. On the Wellington Barracks parade ground, they put everything they have learnt and rehearsed into practice.

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Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas perform Game of Thrones theme

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The Queen's Gurkha Signals took part in a Fit For Role Inspection to ensure they were ready for Ceremonial Public Duties. Musical support was provided by the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas – here performing a cover of the Game of Thrones theme song.

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Newest Gurkha sappers become fully-fledged members of the Queen's Gurkha Engineers

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The British Army's newest Gurkha sappers have formally marked their ascent to the Queen's Gurkha Engineers with an attestation parade in Maidstone.

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Shooting instructors pick up tips from Gurkhas

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British Army instructors have been spending time on the range at Pirbright with their Gurkha colleagues, picking up some tips that they can pass on to recruits.

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Queen's Gurkha Engineers wow crowds with thrilling Khukri display

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Personnel from Queen's Gurkha Engineers performed a Khukri display to mark the Hindu festival of Holi in Cyprus.

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Civilian to Soldier, Gurkha to Sapper

7:53

In the forest of Hampshire, 32 Gurkhas come to the end of their year-long journey to turn them from raw recruits into Combat Engineers.

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All about boats: New Gurkhas reach final part of course to qualify as Sappers

4:18

The British Army's newest Gurkha engineers have taken to boats to hone their skills in watermanship as they aim to qualify as fully fledged Sappers.

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New Gurkha engineers learn how to build bridges at speed

4:53

Skills in conventional warfare are still critical and armies still need bridges to cross rivers and ravines. 55 Training squadron based at Minley in Hampshire has been teaching its brand-new engineers the art of bridge building.

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Gurkha Museum to modernise collection and add Nepali voice to exhibits

3:59

One of the UK’s most loved military museums is preparing to close its doors to renovate and modernise its collection. The Gurkha Museum says it will spend about a year updating its site in Winchester from the end of 2024.

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Life-changing moment for Gurkha recruits arriving in the UK

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For the 337 Gurkha recruits who are beginning their basic training in the UK, reporting for duty is a unique experience, one that is not shared by any others joining the Armed Forces

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337 Gurkha recruits swear allegiance to the King

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The head of the Army attends the attestation parade of 337 recruits in Nepal who will now start their training at Catterick before joining the Brigade of Gurkhas.

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Gurkhas train with live explosives as they learn to become sappers

4:43

Thirty-two Gurkhas have embarked on a 12-week combat engineering course to become fully qualified members of the Queen's Gurkha Engineers.

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Gurkha sappers find out engineering roles

4:11

The British Army’s newest Gurkha engineers have just had an early Christmas present as they received news mapping out the rest of their career.

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British Army welcomes newest Gurkhas after completion of initial training

2:29

The recruits have learned everything from digging trenches to complex section attacks.

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Gurkhas create incredible sculptures from vegetable fat

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Marvel at the incredible artwork of the British Army. Soldiers from the Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment have been making sculptures from vegetable fat that are out of this galaxy.

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Gurkha families and veterans travel to Kent to celebrate 75 years of The Queen's Gurkha Engineers

2:47

Military families and veterans have travelled from across the UK and Nepal to Kent to celebrate the 75th anniversary of The Queen’s Gurkha Engineers.

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Gurkha recruits face their most challenging test to date in Otterburn

5:02

Gurkha recruits are now eight months into their training to become fully-fledged members of the Brigade of Gurkhas. Forces News caught up with the men in Otterburn, where the trainees are facing their most arduous challenge to date.

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Gurkha hero starring in new historic war drama Gurkha Warrior

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Soldier-turned-actor, Ritesh Chams, will star in the 2023 film Gurkha Warrior which depicts the events of the Malayan Emergency.

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Gurkhas join allies to train in Australian outback

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Soldiers from the First Battalion, Royal Gurkha Rifles endured the heat to train in sweltering temperatures of 38°C in the Australian outback.

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Gurkha Field Squadron reformed 27 years after it was disbanded

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The 67 Gurkha Field Squadron was previously closed when the Brigade of Gurkhas left Hong Kong and has been reformed in the UK. It has now been reformed in the UK.

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Gurkhas join forces to help alleviate drinking water shortage in Nepal

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Gurkhas from the local community and abroad joined forces to help alleviate the drinking water shortage facing Dharan, Nepal. A £300,000 water supply improvement project has been completed with the support of the Gurkha Welfare Trust.

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Queen's Gurkha Engineers wins Nepal Cup in exciting final

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Lance Corporal Chet Gurung was the hero for the Queen's Gurkha Engineers as he was on target twice for his side in the Final of the Nepal Cup.

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Gurkha temple officially opened during religious ceremony at Army barracks

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A ceremony was held to dedicate the former Sergeants' Mess as a place of worship for soldiers and members of 15 Air Assault Support Squadron Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment.

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Hero Gurkha veteran's thoughts of his son to overcome Mount Everest

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Hari Budha Magar conquered Mount Everest and became the first double above-knee amputee in history to complete the challenge.

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Gurkha veteran becomes first double amputee to climb Mount Everest

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A Gurkha veteran who lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan has made mountaineering history to become the first double above-knee amputee to reach the top of Mount Everest.

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Brigade of Gurkhas recruits enjoy cultural visit to London

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More than 100 recruits to the Brigade of Gurkhas have taken part in a cultural visit to London, the first time many of the men have experienced Britain's capital.

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Record-breaking Gurkha veteran begins attempt to climb Mount Everest

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Hari Budha Magar is attempting to become the first-ever double above-the-knee amputee to summit the world's tallest mountain.

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Last Gurkha Victoria Cross recipient Captain Ram Bahadur Limbu laid to rest

8:10

Hundreds turned out to pay their respects, then followed as the coffin was paraded through the city streets to a small temple, built by VC Limbu himself for the community.

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The life and death of Captain Limbu VC has been marked in Nepal

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Captain Limbu was awarded Britain's highest military decoration by Queen Elizabeth II in 1966, for gallantry during the Borneo confrontation. He was one of 13 Gurkha Victoria Cross winners and had outlived the others.

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Funeral held for last remaining Gurkha recipient of Victoria Cross

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A funeral for the last remaining Gurkha recipient of Britain's Victoria Cross has been held at British Gurkhas Nepal HQ in Kathmandu.

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Gurkha veteran explains his unique kit ahead of Everest climb

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A former British Army Gurkha who is trying to become the first double above-knee amputee to climb Mount Everest is making sure those who follow him are better equipped to break records of their own.

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Exclusive: UN peacekeepers test out new patrol tactics in divided Cyprus city

4:37

Forces News has been given exclusive access to UN peacekeepers patrolling the UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus. The neutral ground separates the Turkish north from the Greek south in the Cypriot city of Nicosia, splitting the city in two.

Why is badminton exploding in popularity within the Brigade of Gurkhas?
Why is badminton exploding in popularity within the Brigade of Gurkhas? Click to play video
British Army bids farewell to Nepali warrior
British Army bids farewell to Nepali warrior Click to play video
Gurkha legend celebrates his 100th birthday
Gurkha legend celebrates his 100th birthday Click to play video
Signals squadron becomes Gurkha unit
Signals squadron becomes Gurkha unit Click to play video
Gurkhas celebrate passing out at Catterick
Gurkhas celebrate passing out at Catterick Click to play video
How Gurkha soldiers became musicians without missing a beat
How Gurkha soldiers became musicians without missing a beat Click to play video
Gurkha recruits find out future regiments in special ceremony
Gurkha recruits find out future regiments in special ceremony Click to play video
Veteran who scaled Everest ready for next inspirational challenge
Veteran who scaled Everest ready for next inspirational challenge Click to play video
Queen's Gurkha Signals successfully pass their Fit For Role inspection
Queen's Gurkha Signals successfully pass their Fit For Role inspection Click to play video
Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas perform Game of Thrones theme
Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas perform Game of Thrones theme Click to play video
Newest Gurkha sappers become fully-fledged members of the Queen's Gurkha Engineers
Newest Gurkha sappers become fully-fledged members of the Queen's Gurkha Engineers Click to play video
Shooting instructors pick up tips from Gurkhas
Shooting instructors pick up tips from Gurkhas Click to play video
Queen's Gurkha Engineers wow crowds with thrilling Khukri display
Queen's Gurkha Engineers wow crowds with thrilling Khukri display Click to play video
Civilian to Soldier, Gurkha to Sapper
Civilian to Soldier, Gurkha to Sapper Click to play video
All about boats: New Gurkhas reach final part of course to qualify as Sappers
All about boats: New Gurkhas reach final part of course to qualify as Sappers Click to play video
New Gurkha engineers learn how to build bridges at speed
New Gurkha engineers learn how to build bridges at speed Click to play video
Gurkha Museum to modernise collection and add Nepali voice to exhibits
Gurkha Museum to modernise collection and add Nepali voice to exhibits Click to play video
Life-changing moment for Gurkha recruits arriving in the UK
Life-changing moment for Gurkha recruits arriving in the UK Click to play video
337 Gurkha recruits swear allegiance to the King
337 Gurkha recruits swear allegiance to the King Click to play video
Gurkhas train with live explosives as they learn to become sappers
Gurkhas train with live explosives as they learn to become sappers Click to play video
Gurkha sappers find out engineering roles
Gurkha sappers find out engineering roles Click to play video
British Army welcomes newest Gurkhas after completion of initial training
British Army welcomes newest Gurkhas after completion of initial training Click to play video
Gurkhas create incredible sculptures from vegetable fat
Gurkhas create incredible sculptures from vegetable fat Click to play video
Gurkha families and veterans travel to Kent to celebrate 75 years of The Queen's Gurkha Engineers
Gurkha families and veterans travel to Kent to celebrate 75 years of The Queen's Gurkha Engineers Click to play video
Gurkha recruits face their most challenging test to date in Otterburn
Gurkha recruits face their most challenging test to date in Otterburn Click to play video
Gurkha hero starring in new historic war drama Gurkha Warrior
Gurkha hero starring in new historic war drama Gurkha Warrior Click to play video
Gurkhas join allies to train in Australian outback
Gurkhas join allies to train in Australian outback Click to play video
Gurkha Field Squadron reformed 27 years after it was disbanded
Gurkha Field Squadron reformed 27 years after it was disbanded Click to play video
Gurkhas join forces to help alleviate drinking water shortage in Nepal
Gurkhas join forces to help alleviate drinking water shortage in Nepal Click to play video
Queen's Gurkha Engineers wins Nepal Cup in exciting final
Queen's Gurkha Engineers wins Nepal Cup in exciting final Click to play video
Gurkha temple officially opened during religious ceremony at Army barracks
Gurkha temple officially opened during religious ceremony at Army barracks Click to play video
Hero Gurkha veteran's thoughts of his son to overcome Mount Everest
Hero Gurkha veteran's thoughts of his son to overcome Mount Everest Click to play video
 Gurkha veteran becomes first double amputee to climb Mount Everest
Gurkha veteran becomes first double amputee to climb Mount Everest Click to play video
Brigade of Gurkhas recruits enjoy cultural visit to London
Brigade of Gurkhas recruits enjoy cultural visit to London Click to play video
Record-breaking Gurkha veteran begins attempt to climb Mount Everest
Record-breaking Gurkha veteran begins attempt to climb Mount Everest Click to play video
Last Gurkha Victoria Cross recipient Captain Ram Bahadur Limbu laid to rest
Last Gurkha Victoria Cross recipient Captain Ram Bahadur Limbu laid to rest Click to play video
 The life and death of Captain Limbu VC has been marked in Nepal
The life and death of Captain Limbu VC has been marked in Nepal Click to play video
Funeral held for last remaining Gurkha recipient of Victoria Cross
Funeral held for last remaining Gurkha recipient of Victoria Cross Click to play video
Gurkha veteran explains his unique kit ahead of Everest climb
Gurkha veteran explains his unique kit ahead of Everest climb Click to play video
Exclusive: UN peacekeepers test out new patrol tactics in divided Cyprus city
Exclusive: UN peacekeepers test out new patrol tactics in divided Cyprus city Click to play video

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26th March 2026

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26th March 2026

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25th March 2026

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20th March 2026

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18th November 2024

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24th October 2024

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24th October 2024

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14th October 2024

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27th October 2025

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