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
21 Gun Salute welcomes the Queen to Cardiff for official opening of Welsh Parliament
Her Majesty The Queen was welcomed to Wales to officially open the sixth term of the Senedd with a 21-Gun Salute performed by 104 Regiment Royal Artillery.
Army’s mixed team of four set to row the Atlantic Ocean
Eat, sleep, row, repeat every two hours non-stop for 40 days: that’s what the British Army’s Force Atlantic 21 team will be asking of themselves as they endeavour to break the world record for a mixed team of four rowing 3000 miles across the Atlantic.
Wales' world-class training estate on full display on Exercise Cambrian Patrol
When soldiers from across the world descend on Mid Wales for NATO's toughest patrolling challenge, they get a sense of how British Army troops regularly hone their skills and fitness in the most rugged of environments.
HRH The Countess of Wessex Opens Royal Corps of Army Music Headquarters
The Royal Corps of Army Music (RCAM) has welcomed Her Royal Highness, the Countess of Wessex GCVO in her capacity as Colonel-in-Chief of the Corps, where she opened the Corps Headquarters and Higher Training Wing at their new home in Minley, Surrey.
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.
Evacuation commander praises airborne troops’ efforts in Kabul
Soldiers from the British Army's global response force have been told to take pride in their achievements during the recent evacuation operation in Afghanistan.
Joining the British Army has allowed me to be a better version of myself.
As the British Army marks Black History Month we went along to Dreghorn Barracks in Edinburgh to meet LCpl Precious Obeng from 3rd Battalion, The Rifles, and talk about his experiences.
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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Light Cavalry
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Our Serving Troops
The British Army comprises of 112,000 experienced, committed and highly skilled Regular and Reserve soldiers.