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Creation of the King’s Gurkha Artillery

Written ministerial statementMade by Al CarnsMinister for Veterans and PeopleMinistry of DefenceHCWS605

I am pleased to announce the creation of the King’s Gurkha Artillery, within the Royal Regiment of Artillery. The King’s Gurkha Artillery will be based in Larkhill Garrison, the Royal Artillery’s Regimental Headquarters.

Creating this new employment opportunity in the Royal Artillery gives existing and new Gurkhas more choice on where they serve and greater opportunities for career development. The formation of the 400-strong King’s Gurkha Artillery will be completed over the next four years with the first transfers of existing Gurkhas taking place this spring.

The Royal Artillery are a major part of the Army’s offer to NATO and the King’s Gurkha Artillery will play a part in supporting key modernisation programmes as part of this offer.

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