The British Army -
Securing Britain in an uncertain world

News & Features

MOD

Soldier from 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh killed in Afghanistan

The Ministry of Defence must announce the death of a soldier from 1st Battalion, The Royal Welsh in Helmand Province on 26 May 2012.

HM The Queen

Armed Forces mark Queen's Diamond Jubilee

In the first major national event of the Diamond Jubilee members of all three Armed services marched through the streets of Windsor and then mustered in front of Her Majesty The Queen for a special Drumhead service.

More news & features

Focus on...

Olympic torch

The Army and the Olympics

The Army will make a significant contribution to the security and ceremony of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Spotlight on...

Spotlight on...

Soldiers of 6 RIFLES on Exercise Lion Star 3 in Cyprus

Territorial and Reserves

The Territorial Army, or TA as it is usually known, is part of Britain's reserve land forces, providing support to the Regular Army at home and overseas.

Further Reading

We use cookies* to improve your experience of our website.

By using our website, you agree that we can place some types of cookies on your computer or mobile device. These cookies enable you to move around our website and use essential features. We also collect anonymous information about website usage.

We would like to use other types of cookies if you choose to accept them. These improve your visit by remembering choices you make. You can also accept cookies that collect information about your browsing habits to make advertising relevant to you and your interests.

*Visit our Privacy and Cookies page for more information. You can change your cookie settings at any time.