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
Royal Engineers get back to training after COVID support
The Royal Engineers from Brompton Barracks in Chatham, Kent were in the vanguard when it came to confronting coronavirus and now, as the British Army begins to resume training, they are once again forging ahead.
First soldiers pass out of training since Coronavirus Lockdown
Today (Thursday 28th May) 124 recruits marched onto the parade square at the Army’s Training Centre at Pirbright; an hour later they proudly marched off as the first batch of soldiers to be welcomed into the British Army since the coronavirus lockdown.
Portrait of National Hero to Hang at Army College
A portrait of Colonel Sir Tom Moore, the 100-year-old Yorkshire-born veteran has been gifted to the Army Foundation College in Harrogate. He became a national hero after raising more than £33m for NHS charities during the coronavirus pandemic.
Army Sergeant Major Visit to Mobile Test Unit
The Army Sergeant Major (Army SM), Warrant Officer 1st Class Gavin Paton, recently visited soldiers from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Welsh who are operating a coronavirus Mobile Testing Unit (MTU) in Gloucester.
Battle of France 80
This time 80 years ago, the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) was in headlong retreat towards the French Channel ports, pursued by the onrushing German Army. Luckily, the bulk of that Force was evacuated from the beaches, but there is so much more to commemorate than the ‘Miracle of Dunkirk’ on this, the 80th anniversary of the Battle of France.
Kent's Gurkhas Run Length of Country for Charity
A team of Gurkha soldiers from Kent are running the distance of Land’s End to John o’ Groats to raise money for their local hospital trust.
British Gurkhas and UK Government rescue mission to help stranded Brits in Nepal
A rescue mission to retrieve more than 100 British travellers stranded in remote parts of Nepal was carried out with military precision - when the British Gurkhas Nepal were called in.
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.