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
Breast Cancer Support
Jacque Morrow, a staff sergeant in the British Army based in Amesbury, was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2020 and had a mastectomy just before lockdown. Here she tells how she coped with post-surgery chemotherapy during lockdown and how the army has supported her and her family over the last stressful 10 months.
Top Apprenticeships Employer
The British Army has been named as the best apprenticeship employer in the country. The Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers celebrates the success of employers from the public and private sector, and includes industries such as engineering, banking, healthcare, retail, local government, accountancy and employers from the charity sector.
Regional Army Headquarters receives prestigious award
The Army’s Headquarters South West (HQSW) based in Tidworth Wiltshire, has been presented with the prestigious Firmin Sword of Peace in recognition of its exceptional contribution in support to the city of Salisbury and its communities following the Novichok nerve agent attack in March 2018.
MBE for Volunteer Major
An Army officer serving with the Royal Corps of Signals in the South West of England has been made a Member of The Order of The British Empire (MBE) for her work during the COVID pandemic.
Major Eb Mukhtar
Army Reservist Major Eb (Ebrahim) Mukhtar was mobilised as part of the COVID Support Force to assist public services during the Coronavirus outbreak, to support the NHS with the distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE). He is to be awarded an MBE.
Historic First for Light Dragoons
A HISTORIC medals ceremony took place today (13 October), in which two members of the Light Dragoons, deployed on Operation Cabrit in Poland, were awarded the Polish Armed Forces Medal for their work with the Polish Territorial Defence Forces (TDF).
New bridges ordered for British Army
A package of 17 new Medium Girder Bridges (MGB) has been ordered for the Royal Engineers under a £46M contract with Stockport-based WFEL. Once delivered they will be deployed by the sappers for both military operations and humanitarian tasks.
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.