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
New physical fitness standards for combat roles
The Army has been demonstrating its new In-Service Physical Employment Standards for all ground close combat roles which will come into effect from 2019.
Army Intelligence Officer honoured
A statue honouring an Army intelligence officer for his role in saving the lives of thousands of Jewish people at the start of the Second World War has been unveiled in Mary Stevens Park, Stourbridge, by The Duke of Cambridge.
First overseas exercise for 4 PWRR
First overseas exercise for 4th Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment sees the Reserve unit training alongside their Danish counterparts in Oksboel.
British and US airborne medics operate together
On Exercise Saber Junction, some 5,500 soldiers from 20 NATO allies and partner countries are training together to improve their ability to respond together to international crises.
Royal Horse Artillery exercise in Norfolk
The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery have left the noise and confines of London behind and headed to the North Norfolk Coast for equestrian and military training
British paratroopers take on Public Order Training in Bosnia
The troops from C Company, 3 PARA, are in Bosnia Herzegovina taking part in Exercise QUICK RESPONSE 2018 as part of EUFOR’s Multinational Battalion, deepening and strengthening working relationships with international partners, and helping ensure a safe and secure environment for the people of the country, in support of local authorities and the Armed Forces.
Royal Gurkha Rifles conduct exercises in New Zealand
Exercise PACIFIC KHUKRI 18, is a seven week, Light Role Infantry Company Group Overseas Training Exercise held in Tekapo Military Training Area, New Zealand.
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.