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The Iron Division
@3rdUKDivision
3rd (United Kingdom) Division. We are the heart of the British Army’s Warfighting capability.
Bulford Camp, Wiltshire
Joined May 2012
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    As announced by UK Defence Secretary @BWallaceMP, the lead elements of @TheRoyalWelsh BG have arrived in Estonia 🇪🇪 on Op IRON SURGE Our commitment to @NATO remains unshakeable & we thank our allies in Poland 🇵🇱, Lithuania 🇱🇹 & Latvia 🇱🇻 for facilitating this move 🙏 #WeAreNATO
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    Challenger 2 tanks from the Iron Division’s @ChurchillsOwn have arrived in Poland 🇵🇱 on Op HARFA Integrating with the 21st Podhale Rifles @Zelazna_Dywizja, they will support our allies at this crucial time, demonstrating our firm commitment to the collective security of Europe🤝
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    #tanktuesday The King’s Royal Hussars (KRH) are in Poland 🇵🇱 alongside our @NATO allies on ex DEFENDER Europe 2022 A potent armoured force, the battlegroup includes two Challenger 2 Squadrons, a Danish 🇩🇰 Leopard Squadron & a @scots_guards anti-tank Company 💪 #WeAreNATO
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    #tanktuesday The King’s Royal Hussars battlegroup have arrived in Poland 🇵🇱 for DEFENDER EUROPE 22 With nearly 9000 participants from 11 @NATO & partner nations, this large scale exercise will hone readiness over a wide area of operations💪🤝 #DefenderEurope #StrongerTogether
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    Moving ahead on Op IRON SURGE, @TheRoyalWelsh has left Poland 🇵🇱 & is heading to the Baltics to reinforce the @RoyalTankRegt @NATO eFP in Estonia 🇪🇪 A huge thank you 🙏 to our Polish allies for their efforts in facilitating our soldiers & equipment 🇬🇧 🤝 🇵🇱 #weareNATO
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    Today 3 (UK) Div’s new GOC, Maj Gen James Martin DSO OBE MC, arrived at the HQ. No stranger to the Iron Division, having previously commanded @1ArmdInf, he begins following his tenure as Commander @16AirAssltBCT, where he oversaw Op PITTING in Kabul. Welcome, General James!
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    3rd (UK) Division finds itself training side by side 82nd & 101st Airborne Divisions, 73 years today we fought together. #roadtowarfighter.
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    Iron Division soldiers from @ChurchillsOwn are deployed to Poland on Op HARFA They recently completed Ex BEAR alongside our Polish & US allies 🤝 With 4500 troops & 100s of vehicles, they further developed collective readiness & integration 💪 🇬🇧🇵🇱🇺🇸 #WeAreNATO #niedźwiedź22
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    What an explosive half of Rugby for a British team @EnglandRugby! Power, Aggression, Team Work- just what we at the @BritishArmy are all about. Follow the Iron Division, @1UKDivision& @6thUKDivision at the ACPD next week. #combatpower @neilsexton659 @field_army @ArmySgtMajor
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    Iron Division soldiers from @ChurchillsOwn are currently deployed to Poland on Op HARFA They recently had the honour of taking part in the Polish Armed Forces Day Parade, marching side by side with our @NATO allies 🇬🇧 🤝 🇵🇱 @Zelazna_Dywizja @Poland_MOD #StrongerTogether
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    Yesterday UK & Estonian PMs @BorisJohnson & @kajakallas were joined by @NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg at the eFP in Tapa 🇪🇪 We’re proud that Iron Division soldiers are playing a leading role & standing shoulder to shoulder with our NATO allies 🤝 #weareNATO
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    #DDay76-6 June 1944 the greatest land invasion began. Facing enemy fire, wading through sea & sand, loaded with kit, @3rdUKDivision was the first British formation to land at Sword Beach. We must always remember their bravery, many never coming home. #WeWillRememberThem
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    Iron Division soldiers are ready to deploy on operations in all conditions, anywhere around the world 🌎 In Estonia 🇪🇪 the King’s Royal Hussars led @NATO eFP Battlegroup have been practicing controlled aggression on the bayonet range ❄️ 💪 #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether #ready