104th Regiment Royal Artillery
| 104th Regiment Royal Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1967-Present |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Size | 4 Batteries |
| Part of | 1st Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Raglan Barracks, South Wales |
| Equipment | Desert Hawk III mini unmanned air system |
104 Regiment Royal Artillery is part of the Army Reserve and has sub-units throughout Wales and the West Midlands of England. It is equipped with the Desert Hawk III Mini Unmanned Air System.
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History
The regiment was formed as 104 Light Air Defence Regiment Royal Artillery (Volunteers) in 1967.[1] Its units were 210 (Staffordshire) Light Air Defence Battery at Wolverhampton and 211 (South Wales) Light Air Defence Battery at Newport.[1] In 1969, 214 (Worcestershire) Light Air Defence Battery at Malvern joined the regiment.[1] It was renamed 104 Air Defence Regiment Royal Artillery (Volunteers) in 1976.[1] In 1986 214 Battery was formed at Worcester and 217 (County of Gwent) Air Defence Battery was formed at Cwmbran: both joined the regiment.[1] In 1992 217 Battery was merged into Headquarters Battery and in 1993 the regiment was renamed 104 Regiment Royal Artillery (Volunteers).[1] Meanwhile, 210 Battery moved to 106th (Yeomanry) Regiment Royal Artillery.[2]
Under Army 2020, 266 (Gloucestershire Volunteer Artillery) Battery Royal Artillery will join this regiment from 100th (Yeomanry) Regiment Royal Artillery. It is part of 1st Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Brigade.[3]
Batteries
The batteries are as follows:[1]
- 217 (City of Newport) Headquarters Battery Royal Artillery
- 211 (South Wales) Battery Royal Artillery, based in Abertillery and Cardiff
- 214 (Worcestershire) Battery Royal Artillery
- 266 (Gloucestershire Volunteer Artillery) Battery Royal Artillery (Volunteers) (under Army 2020 plans, subordinates from 100 (Yeomanry) Regiment Royal Artillery and re-roles to mini unmanned air systems)[3]
- REME Light Aid Detachment (LAD)
