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08/11/2026

36 Engineer Regiment and The Queen’s Gurkha Engineers along with its veterans and the local community honoured the Remembrance Sunday 2026 - Maidstone Kent

The Queen’s Gurkha Engineers joined the people of Maidstone today on Sunday 8 Nov 2026 for the town’s annual Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service, paying tribute to all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and continue to serve.

The parade was honoured by the presence of the Mayor of Maidstone, alongside with Commanding Officer of the Regt and the Gurkha Major The Queen’s Gurkha Engineers, who laid the wreaths and took the salute from procession.

Remembrance Sunday provides an important opportunity for the community, veterans and the Regt to come together in reflection, remembering the courage, selflessness and sacrifice of those who lost their lives as well as recognising all those who continue to serve the nation.

We will remember them.

Jai QGE!

PC: SSgt Topjong

Khadka Cdo Gurung

06/11/2026

Gurkha Recruit Intake 2026 Passing Off Parade 4 Nov 2026 Gurkha Training Company, Catterick

RHQ The Queen’s Gurkha Engineers along with officers and soldiers from the Regt attended the Pass Off Parade for Recruit Intake 26. Out of which 30 selected Sprs were welcomed into the Regt as a ‘80 Training Party’.

RHQ QGE were accompanied by QGE members of the Gurkha Training Company, 32 Engr Regt, 3 RSME and Col MAS Baker . The event was marked with a formal congratulation and welcome ceremony followed by announcement of trade selection results for new QGE sappers.

Awards and commitment for the QGE:

QGE Champion Recruit - Spr Sarjan

Commandant Trophy for best SNCO of the year - Sgt Laonya

CO’s Coin for an outstanding commitment and dedication to Gurkha Training Company - Cpl Prasan

Bagpiper Support to Bde Band - Piper Aditya

United by the spirit of “Hami Jasto Koi Chhaina” (There is no one like us), these future sappers now carry forward the proud traditions, values, standards and heritage of the QGE.

80 Trg Party, welcome to The QGE paltan and family.

Jai QGE!

Khadka Cdo Gurungkhadkacdo

06/11/2026

70 Gurkha Parachute Squadron Ex RHINO TITAN / PEGASUS STORM

The Squadron achieved yet another historical milestone, successfully deploying on Exercise RHINO TITAN / PEGASUS STORM where elements of the Sqn conducted parachute jumps from the A400 alongside French and German allies.

The Squadron's principal effort was to deploy as a long-range troop delivering Combat Engineer capabilities to the Battle Group and Task Force Hannibal, together with real-life support.

The exercise provided a demanding and invaluable opportunity for all ranks to test and refine combat engineering skills in a realistic, multinational setting. This experience directly contributed to the Squadron's generation of combat engineer capability and to the maintenance of Regiment and 16 Air Assault Brigade's readiness.

Jai QGE!

Khadka Cdo Gurung

06/11/2026

67 Gurkha Field Squadron Exercise PM JOSHI KHUKURI 26 to 30 October 2026

The exercise was conducted in two phases. Phase 1 focused on combat engineering tasks in the Protective Mobility (PM) role, led by Sgt Mahesh.
Phase 2 consisted of a Section Competition, led by Sgt Degnath, focusing on Individual Training Requirements (ITR) elements.

Congratulations to the winning section led by Cpl Suraj of C Troop for their outstanding performance throughout the competition.

The exercise successfully enhanced combat engineering capabilities, strengthened teamwork, developed leadership, and reinforced operational readiness through practical training and competitive challenges.

Jai QGE!

Khadka Cdo Gurung

04/11/2026

THE QUEEN’S GURKHA ENGINEERS – WO1 (RSM) and SSM Appointment Result

WO1 (RSM) GARRC
WO1 Seesan

Squadron Sergeant Major
WO2 Manoj
WO2 Roshan
WO2 Bal

The Colonel of the Regiment, Commandant, Gurkha Major and the entire QGE Paltan and Pariwar extend their warmest congratulations all successful candidates.

Jai QGE!

Khadka Cdo Gurung

04/11/2026

THE QUEEN’S GURKHA ENGINEERS – Capt to Major Promotion Result

The Queen’s Gurkha Engineers proudly congratulates following individual on their well-deserved selection to the rank of Major.

Capt Ashok
Capt Hemraj

The Colonel of the Regiment, Commandant, Gurkha Major and the entire QGE Paltan and Pariwar extend their heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to both and their families on their successful selection.

Jai QGE!

Khadka Cdo Gurung

04/11/2026

The Queen’s Gurkha Engineers Trade Excellence

LCpl Shyam of 68 Gurkha Field Support Squadron was awarded Top Student on the ME CMT Class 1 Course. This outstanding achievement reflects the ubiquity and technical excellence of a Gurkha Sapper.

The Colonel of the Regiment, Commandant, Gurkha Major and the entire QGE Paltan and Pariwar congratulates LCpl Shyam on his success.

Well done and Shyabash.

Jai QGE!

Khadka Cdo Gurung

04/11/2026

The Queen’s Gurkha Engineers 70 Gurkha Parachute Squadron — Dashain 2026 Celebration (UK & Germany)

Despite being a widely dispersed and overseas-based squadron, 70 Gurkha Parachute Squadron successfully celebrated Dashain 2026 across both the UK and Germany while deployed on Exercise RHINO TITAN / PEGASUS STORM. The Squadron ensured the festival was marked with due significance. At Woodbridge, all available families and Squadron personnel came together to witness the joy of receiving Tika and to take part in the celebrations — a proud reminder of the Squadron's enduring cultural bonds, wherever they serve.

Jai QGE!

Khadka Cdo Gurung

04/11/2026

36 Engineer Regiment & The Queen’s Gurkha Engineers Boxing Team

The boxing team has been working hard, sharpening their skills through external sparring at 1 RSME Regiment.

Under the guidance of coaches Sgt N and Cpl H, the team are now moving into the conditioning phase of their training programme, building strength, fitness and endurance ahead of the Home Show in February 2027 and other fixtures throughout the season.

The hard work continues! 💪🥊

Khadka Cdo Gurung khadkacdo

04/11/2026

RHQ 36 Engr Regt and QGE Visit to Brunei

The Comdt QGE, Lt Col Sean Parr RE, and the RSM QGE, WO1 (RSM) N Chadwick RE, visited Brunei from 26-30 October 2026 to meet QGE personnel serving with the Brunei Boat Section and 68 Gurkha Field Support Squadron on Ex GRIFFIN GLADE.

Hosted by Maj Ram Rai QGE, SO2 G1 Welfare & Garrison Support Officer, the visit provided an opportunity to observe first-hand the outstanding support being delivered to British Forces Brunei and 667 Squadron AAC, while engaging with personnel across the exercise area and gaining valuable insight into their operational contributions.

During the visit, Cpl Umesh Rai, Spr Anil Chhantyal and Spr Joseph Foley received the Comdt’s Coin for their outstanding performance and professionalism in support of the Brunei Boat Section and Ex GRIFFIN GLADE. The visit reaffirmed the strong QGE–BFB relationship and recognised the exceptional commitment of QGE personnel in Brunei.

Jai BFB! Jai QGE!

Khadka Cdo Gurung

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