206 Ulster Battery Royal Artillery - The Ulster Gunners

206 Ulster Battery Royal Artillery - The Ulster Gunners 206 (Ulster) Battery Royal Artillery are part of 105th Regiment Royal Artillery. The Battery represents Northern Ireland for this ceremonial duty.

206 (Ulster) Battery Royal Artillery

The Ulster Gunners are a Field Artillery Unit based in Northern Ireland and part of 105 Regiment. We are made up of A Troop and HQ in Newtownards, and B Troop in Coleraine. We use the Army’s most versatile Gun, the 105mm L118 Light Gun, with a range of 17,200. The Light Gun can be towed by a medium-weight vehicle (such as a Pinzgauer TUM) or carried around the

battlefield under slung by a Chinook helicopter.

206 Battery has the honour of firing 6 ceremonial gun salutes every year to mark Royal occasions at Royal Hillsborough Castle. Roles:

Guns
Our gun battery is equipped with the 105mm Light Gun which are highly mobile, accurate and pack a lethal punch. The 6 man Gun Detachments are critical to the unit, working as close knit teams to deliver fire in all weather conditions, day or night. Command Post (CP)
The Command Post is the “brains” of the unit. The CP interprets information from the Observers to calculate the gun data in order for the guns to strike the target with pinpoint accuracy. Observer Post (OPs)
Our light role regiment is organised into Fire Support Teams (FSTs) to find the enemy and our gun batteries provide the firepower for the strike. Our dismounted FSTs find the enemy on the battlefield using lightweight lasers, MSTAR radars, thermal imaging and night vision equipment. Once the enemy location is identified, the FST coordinates guns, mortars, attack helicopters and fast jets to deliver a devastating strike. Logistics
Logistics soldiers form the backbone of the Royal Artillery. Our drivers, chefs and logistics specialists resupply the Batteries with ammunition, food, water etc. and are critical to a successful exercise or operation. Our soldiers participate in all manner of sporting activities including Parachuting, Sailing, Orienteering, Diving, Rock Climbing, Hill Walking, Mountain Biking and Winter Sports. We also have a number of soldiers who compete in events such as Football, Parachuting and Snowboarding.

13/04/2026

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Now the 6 Nations Rugby has just finished, here is something to keep you going. Till the next big one, Come on the Black...
29/03/2026

Now the 6 Nations Rugby has just finished, here is something to keep you going. Till the next big one, Come on the Black Thorns 🔥❤️💙🔥

Memorial Rugby Fixture - N.I. Blackthorns V Irish Guards

This event, which is honouring the memory of Lieutenant Colonel Robert Blair 'Colonel Paddy' Mayne D.S.O. with 3 Bars, is taking place at Regent House Grammar School on Saturday 18th April 2026.

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27/03/2026

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24/03/2026

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Earlier today, in Coleraine the modernised Army Reserve Centre re-opened, on Artillery Road.Marking the occasion, repres...
24/03/2026

Earlier today, in Coleraine the modernised Army Reserve Centre re-opened, on Artillery Road.

Marking the occasion, representatives of 152 North Irish Regiment RLC, B SQN SNIY officials and our own 105th Regiment Royal Artillery 206 Bty executives were joined by the Lord Lieutenant of County Londonderry, Mrs Alison Millar and Commander 38 (Irish) Brigade, Brigadier P L Ashfield DSO MBE, The Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Alderman Richard Stewart and Deputy Lieutenant of County Londonderry, Jayne Taggart.

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15/03/2026

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12/03/2026

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09/03/2026

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27/02/2026

The king visits the Royal Artillery. Great to see our Majesty amongst the attachments. GOD SAVE THE KING. 🔥❤️💙🔥

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20/02/2026

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13/02/2026

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