[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":4},["ShallowReactive",2],{"event-plain-first-ulster-defence-regiment-established":3},"On July 14, 1969, the British government announced the formation of the Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) as a locally recruited infantry regiment of the British Army. The UDR was created to replace the disbanded B-Specials and would become the largest infantry regiment in the British Army. Its establishment marked a significant change in security arrangements in Northern Ireland during the early years of the Troubles.",1789333840857]