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
British Army’s new air defence system completes firing trials.
Land Ceptor, the Army’s new air defence missile, was recently tested on a Swedish test fire range close to the Baltic Sea, launching from its launcher vehicle and intercepting and destroying an aerial target in a display of the weapon’s accuracy.
British Army Celebrates International Women in Engineering Day
As part of its wider celebrations in this Year of Engineering, the British Army is celebrating International Women in Engineering Day on 23 June.
Soldiers trial ‘game-changing’ communications kit
Soldiers on Operation Cabrit in Poland have been trialling the latest dismounted situational awareness communications kit.
2 SCOTS home from Iraq
Troops from The 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 SCOTS) return home after six months training and mentoring security forces in Iraq.
QDG take the lead on battlefield exercise
Troops from 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards have spearheaded a massive battlefield exercise as part of a multinational NATO force in Poland.
Airborne forces make transatlantic drop to demonstrate joint capability
British paratroopers have jumped into Latvia alongside their US counterparts to show their ability to strike hard and fast in response to crises anywhere in the world.
Coldstream Guards troop their colour
Coldstream Guards troop their colour to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s official birthday.
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.