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
Army experiments with automated vehicles to deliver vital ‘last mile’ capability
The British Army has embarked on a six-month experiment, working with industry, that will focus on the feasibility of automating supplies to soldiers
Army signs up to Pregnancy Loss Pledge
The Pregnancy / Maternity and Return to work guidance has been updated to include the support available to those experiencing pregnancy loss. This year has seen the Army Child Bereavement Network established and Director of Personnel, Major General Paul Griffiths, signed the Miscarriage Association’s Pregnancy Loss Pledge on behalf of the Army.
The British Army’s ‘Oarsome’ Foursome
Four British Army Physical Training Instructors have just sliced a day and 10 hours off the world record for a mixed team of four to row across the Atlantic Ocean.
New Apache attack helicopter enters service
Work is going at pace to bring the Apache AH-64E, the British Army’s new attack helicopter, into frontline service.
Chief of the General Staff visits troops in Estonia
Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith is visiting Estonia and has met with Major General Veiko-Vello Palm, Deputy Commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, and with British, Danish, Estonian and French troops serving in the NATO Battle Group.
New medal unveiled to honour Kabul evacuation heroes
Members of the Armed Forces who were deployed in August 2021 to support the evacuation from Afghanistan will receive medallic recognition for their contribution. This was the largest humanitarian aid operation in over 70 years.
Army and crack artificial intelligence experts go full-throttle with digital transformation
British soldiers and artificial intelligence experts Adarga have teamed up to supercharge the rapid development of key military digital tools fit for the new information age.
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.