The British Army
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
Exercise Griffin Spanner
Eighty-five children, aged 13 to 15, from seven schools in Staffordshire have taken on electrical and mechanical engineering tasks alongside soldiers.
Airborne Signallers tested on soldiering competition
From first aid to fire and manoeuvre, the soldiers of 216 (Parachute) Signal Squadron have competed against each other on Exercise Mercury Dagger.
Rioters’ fire and fury tests paratroopers
Paratroopers have faced the fire and fury of a hostile crowd as they prepare for global operations.
Mental Health Awareness Week.
The importance of mental fitness was a central topic when the British Army held its first Health and Deployability Conference, in anticipation of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Training in Canada
Exercise Prairie Storm is a 35 day exercise on the BATUS (British Army Training Unit Suffield) training area in Canada, and prepares soldiers and officers for future deployments.
Bravery and leadership celebrated in honours list
The latest Operational Honours and Awards list is announced today and recognises gallantry in Afghanistan, peacekeeping duties in South Sudan and some of the first deployments to Operation CABRIT in the Baltic region of Eastern Europe.
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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800
Light Cavalry
150
Our Serving Troops
The British Army comprises of 112,000 experienced, committed and highly skilled Regular and Reserve soldiers.