Operations

1 YORKS deliver essential training in Nigeria

Soldiers from 1st Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment (1 YORKS) have been delivering Formed Unit Training on Operation TURUS, in support of the African Federation of Nigeria, in the ongoing effort to combat extremist organisations in the north-east of Nigeria and Lake Chad Basin.

Published: 17 Aug 2022

Innovation

Blooming lovely! The Tower Guards protecting London’s precious wildlife

“As we move further into the 21st century it’s more apparent we need to look after the world we live in as well as the people that live in it.” Read how the Tower Guards are helping to save London's wildlife

Published: 25 Jul 2022

Ceremonial

British Army beats the heat  

On duty at the Tower of London as the temperature rises, the Irish Guards' experience as combat soldiers in some of the world’s hottest places is helping new soldiers cope with ceremonial duties in a heatwave

Published: 19 Jul 2022

Operations

Royal welcome home from Mali for the Welsh Cavalry

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales was guest of honour as 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards paraded outside Cardiff City Hall marking their return home from West Africa.

Published: 11 Jul 2022

Ceremonial

British Army Provides Guard of Honour for Kenya

The 1st Battalion Irish Guards and the Band of the Coldstream Guards provided an immaculate Guard of Honour on Horse Guards Parade for the visit of the Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Defence for Kenya, His Excellency Eugene Wamalwa, today.

Published: 27 Jun 2022

Platinum Jubilee

Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrated by British troops deployed around the world

Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrated by British troops deployed around the world

Published: 10 Jun 2022

Deployments

Army celebrates International Day of UN Peacekeepers

British service personnel continue to represent the country on the world stage through various United Nations (UN) deployments, as they have done so for decades, with the International Day due to be marked on 29 May 22.

Published: 26 May 2022

People

OBE for officer behind first successful Mali mission

Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Robinson, Light Dragoons, will become an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. He planned and led British Army’s first operational tour in Mali, known as Operation NEWCOMBE.

Published: 13 May 2022

People

Bravery and compassion recognised in latest Awards list

The latest Operational Awards List 57 celebrates the work of British soldiers across the globe, with 16 personnel selected for recognition in the list, Troops deployed on Op Pitting are cited for their outstanding bravery and saving lives,

Published: 13 May 2022

Deployments

Yorkshire Reservists home after East Africa deployment

Over 30 soldiers from the 4th Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment (4 YORKS), have returned after a three-month stint in Kenya.

Published: 28 Feb 2022