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It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Private Joshua Kennington, Royal Logistic Corps. He died on 24 November 2022 following a non-operational incident at Catterick.

Five people are standing in front of a new building. Three of them are dressed in blue suits, one in a grey suite and the final is a soldier wearing camouflage and a beret. Two of them are standing to the left of a sign on the wall, marking the opening of the new building. The remaining three people are standing to the right of the sign.

Larkhill Medical and Dental Centre officially opened

The official opening of the Larkhill Medical and Dental Centre in Wiltshire took place on Wednesday 30 November 2022, signifying the end of the Army Basing Programme.

Action-packed first year for Ranger Regiment

Formed on 1 December 2021, the Army’s Ranger Regiment operates in complex environments. A year on, they’re working alongside our partners to train and counter our enemies.

British and German airborne forces build parachute partnership

British paratroopers have earned their German parachute wings, developing the ability of British and German airborne forces to serve together as NATO allies.

A green military digger is stripping away scrub on the top of a large sand dune. In the background a rainbow can be seen over the horizon.

Military training helps sand dunes secure a golden future

Army personnel have been honing their engineering skills whilst having a positive impact on precious sand dunes on the north Cornwall coast.

Polar Preet takes top accolade at Women in Defence Awards 2022

This year’s Women in Defence Awards has seen two soldiers being honoured for their contributions and achievements across the Defence sector.

Soldiers test drones to prepare for complex future warfare

Cutting-edge uncrewed aircraft systems have been tested in Portsmouth during a major demonstration of technology and military capability.

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Afghanistan Mali Baltics Belize Brunei Canada Cyprus Germany Gibraltar Iraq Falklands

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.

Baltics

Infantry

800

Light Cavalry

150

Our Serving Troops

The British Army comprises of 112,000 experienced, committed and highly skilled Regular and Reserve soldiers.

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112,000

Regular and Reserve Personnel

43,390

soldiers deployed on tasks in over 40 countries across the globe in 2017

3,439

soldiers currently deployed on operations

7,000

soldiers complete Apprentice Training each year

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