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Big shout out to our new rising fans! Chemausu Gman Matthews, Doricah Phiri, Patrick T Lwara
12/10/2026

Big shout out to our new rising fans! Chemausu Gman Matthews, Doricah Phiri, Patrick T Lwara

IRON MARCH 2026: ARMOUR BATTALION TAKES THE CROWNThe Armour Battalion of 94 Brigade emerged as champions of the 2026 Mal...
12/10/2026

IRON MARCH 2026: ARMOUR BATTALION TAKES THE CROWN

The Armour Battalion of 94 Brigade emerged as champions of the 2026 Malawi Army Tactical March and Shoot Competition, code-named "Iron March."

The three-day exercise ran from 6th to 8th October 2026, starting at Lithipe in Dedza and ending at the Kamuzu Barracks Gallery Range in Lilongwe.

Armour Battalion scored 3,862 points out of a possible 4,500 to win the trophy and a K2.5 million cash prize. Moyale Barracks, representing 101 Brigade, finished second with 3,344 points, while Changalume Barracks, representing 93 Brigade, finished third with 2,675 points.

The troops covered 60 kilometres on foot in demanding conditions. Along the route, checkpoints tested their map reading, first aid, battle drills, navigation, tactical obstacle crossing, physical fitness, resilience and teamwork.

The exercise culminated in a live-fire and manoeuvre phase at Kamuzu Barracks Gallery Range, held immediately on arrival, to test their battle drills and weapon proficiency under fatigue and pressure.

Speaking at the prize presentation ceremony, Commander of the Malawi Army, Major General Lackson Phiri, stressed that ‘Iron March” was first and foremost a training exercise.

"This is a military training exercise, not a sporting event or a competition. We use competition to encourage and drive troops to achieve the highest standards possible. The focus is on developing instinctive combat marksmanship; soldiers who can fire the better shot, faster, under pressure," said Major General Phiri.

He congratulated Armour Battalion on its endurance and confidence in its weapons. “This is what we strive to achieve within all our soldiers in our respective units,” he said.

The Malawi Army Tactical March and Shoot Competition is held annually to enhance combat readiness, physical fitness, and esprit de corps among Army units.

BY: SERGEANT MIKE LANGA LULANGA

04/10/2026

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Armour in Nation newspaper
29/09/2026

Armour in Nation newspaper

In Daily times newspaper
29/09/2026

In Daily times newspaper

In today's nation newspaper
29/09/2026

In today's nation newspaper

PICTORIAL FOCUS DURING 2026 HIV AND AIDS OPEN DAY UNDER THE THEME "ZERO NEW HIV & AIDS CASUALTIES IN MDF" (TISAKHALE NDI...
26/09/2026

PICTORIAL FOCUS DURING 2026 HIV AND AIDS OPEN DAY UNDER THE THEME "ZERO NEW HIV & AIDS CASUALTIES IN MDF" (TISAKHALE NDI WOTENGA HIV WATSOPANO MU MDF).

TRADITIONAL DANCES, POEMS, SPEECHES, BODY BUILDERS, TUG OF WAR, COMEDIES AND DRAMA WERE AMONG OTHER ACTIVITIES DURING THE EVENT.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY L/CPL DANIEL NAMWINI-ARMOUR MEDIA OFFICER

ARMOUR BATTALION CONDUCTS 2026 HIV AND AIDS OPEN DAYArmour Battalion on Friday 25 September, held a 2026 HIV and AIDS Op...
26/09/2026

ARMOUR BATTALION CONDUCTS 2026 HIV AND AIDS OPEN DAY

Armour Battalion on Friday 25 September, held a 2026 HIV and AIDS Open Day which took place at the unit.

The event centered on the theme "Ensuring Zero New HIV/AIDS Casualties in MDF" (Tisakhale ndi wotenga HIV watsopano mu MDF).

The main aim of the event was to raise awareness on HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment methods available and to counter discrimination.

Battalion Second in Command Lieutenant Colonel Clifford Pakhosi Chirwa led the gathering as the guest of honor.

Among others, present during the event, were Director of Health and Social Services for Dowa, Dr Ronald Mhango, Traditional Leaders, army spouses, community members, primary and secondary school students and police officers, just to mention a few.

Among other activities, there were traditional dances, poems, speeches, body builders, comedies and drama.

Report and Photographs by L/Cpl Daniel Namwini-Armour Media Officer

Pictorial Focus during a friendly football ⚽ match between 2012 & 2017 deposunderway here at Iran football ground, Mvera...
14/08/2026

Pictorial Focus during a friendly football ⚽ match between 2012 & 2017 depos
underway here at Iran football ground, Mvera-Dowa.

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2012 Depo 0:2 2017 Depo

Our Media Officer, L/Cpl Daniel Namwini captured some of the interesting scenes.

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