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
Grenadier Guards inspected for duty
The Grenadier Guards' newest soldiers were under the spotlight.
Royal Anglians on exercise in Egypt
Over the coming weeks, The Second Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment, “The Poachers” will partake in a rigorous military exercise south-west of Alexandria, Egypt.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the Irish Guards' St Patrick's Day Parade
HRH The Duke of Cambridge, accompanied by The Duchess of Cambridge, attended the 1st Battalion Irish Guards’ St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The Household Cavalry searches for the best of the best
After a month of working round the clock to produce sparkling ceremonial uniforms troopers of the Household Cavalry mounted their immaculate horses to compete in the famous Richmond Cup.
Thousands of young people get hands on with Army engineering
Army engineering was centre stage for thousands of young visitors to the Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair at the NEC, Birmingham.
New specialist Gurkha battalion established
The 3rd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles will be established as a Specialised Infantry Battalion and will begin recruiting in 2019.
Guard of Honour for Chief of Defence Staff for India
This morning F Company Scots Guards provided a Guard of Honour on Horse Guards Parade for the Chief of Defence Staff for India, Admiral Sunil Lanba, who is visiting the Ministry of Defence as a guest of the British Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nick Carter.
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.