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 Nursing Officer Talks About her Career in Military Nursing
As we celebrate International Nurses Day Captain Nikki O’Donnell a Nursing Officer at the Joint Hospital Group (South East) in Surrey talks about her career in military nursing.
Army Troops set for Large Scale US-Led Exercise
British Army soldiers are taking part in a US-led exercise which will mark the biggest deployment of multinational troops on a training mission to Europe for decades.
Defence ‘Battlelab’ Reaches First Key Milestone
An ambitious Defence building programme at the heart of Dorset, dedicated to the pursuit of innovation and technologies of the future, has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the first building at the site.
The Army Completes Largest Warfighter Exercise for 30 years
We have completed the largest Warfighter exercise for 30 years, working alongside allied forces from the USA and Europe. The Warfighter exercise, run by the US Army, tests the ability to plan and conduct large-scale modern combat operations in a realistic multi-domain simulation.
REME soldiers honoured to help return WWII altar 50 years after it was lost
An historic altar salvaged by troops from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in 1945 has been rededicated in a ceremony at Talbot House, West Flanders, having been recently rediscovered.
Oxford Economics Report Finds British Army Contributes £15bn to UK Economy
A new report by Oxford Economics has been published, which has measured the monetary value of the British Army to society.
How a kidnap survivor used his experience to coach a new generation of soldiers
A decorated serviceman, WO2 Austin 'Reggie' Lindsay MBE, survived a hostage crisis and turned negative to positive in his mission to teach mental resilience to British troops as part of OPSMART.
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.