To protect the nation, we step forward and meet every challenge
The British Army protects the United Kingdom’s interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment in which all British citizens can live and prosper.
Life in the Army
If you’re thinking about joining I’d say just go for it – the Army is a fantastic career. LCpl Laura Phillips, Royal Signals
Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery enjoy an Autumn getaway
The horses and riders from The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery have enjoyed a well-deserved break from ceremonial duties at the Defence Animal Training Regiment in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
British soldiers engage with terrorist fighters in Mali
British soldiers deployed on a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali, West Africa, have killed two armed terrorist fighters after being engaged by small arms fire while on patrol.
Chief of the General Staff commends troops during the ‘Olympics’ of patrolling
Chief of the General Staff commends troops during the ‘Olympics’ of patrolling
Ambitious soldier is first St Vincentian to commission as a Late Entry Officer
Although Keva Hackshaw describes himself as ambitious, during his early years in the Army he did not think he would ever become a British Army Officer. In 2018, Keva commissioned into the Adjutant General’s Corps and became the first of his generation of Vincentians to commission as a Late Entry Officer, after serving as a soldier for 17 years.
An Army officer is about to create history as the first woman of colour to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.
An Army officer is about to create history as the first woman of colour to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.
Fuelling UK forecourts after Afghanistan operation for soldier Sophie
Private Sophie Lamond, of 13 AASR RLC, talks about her experience on two back-to-back operations - delivering food and supplies in Afghanistan (Op PITTING) to delivering fuel in the UK (Op ESCALIN)
Virtual Training world could become the norm for future soldiers
Virtual Reality (VR) training could become the norm for the soldier of the future, as the Army Warfighting Experiment 2021 on Salisbury Plain Training Area is demonstrating this month.
Britain Takes Lead Role In Enhanced Forward Presence
The Army is currently deployed in over 80 countries around the world. Deployments vary in strength from single military advisors to full operational deployments.
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Our Serving Troops
The British Army comprises of 112,000 experienced, committed and highly skilled Regular and Reserve soldiers.