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
Photographic Competition 2018 winners announced
The Army Photographic Competition 2018 winners have been announced today with professional photographer Corporal Tom Evans taking the Photographer of the Year Award.
Soldiers from the Royal Engineers teach Kenyan Engineers
Soldiers from 32 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers teach Kenyan Engineers how to prepare explosive charges during EX ASKARI STORM in Kenya.
Sir Bobby Charlton supports the Games of Remembrance
To mark the birthday of Sir Bobby Charlton, the British Army is delighted to announce this hero of British football has very kindly agreed to support the Games.
Spirit of Endurance
A solo, unsupported and unassisted crossing of Antarctica, although attempted, has never yet been completed. Captain Louis Rudd is setting out to traverse 1,500km of Antarctica.
Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2018
More than a thousand soldiers from the British Army and 37 international armies across the world are preparing themselves for the world’s toughest patrolling test.
Airborne engineers create improvised obstacle
Sappers of 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment prove their improvisation skills using materials they find on the ground to fulfil their mission of enabling 16 Air Assault Brigade - the British Army’s airborne rapid reaction force - to fight, move and live.
Troops March to Parliament
The Army has been invited by the Chair of the Armed Forces Parliamentary Trust, to take part in an event in Parliament to mark the participation of Army personnel in operations, overseas commitments and homeland resilience tasks around the world.
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.