Ceremonial

Half a century of service: The Scots Guards very personal thank you to HRH The Duke of Kent

The Scots Guards' special thank you and farewell, as His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent retires as their Colonel after a remarkable 50 years' service.

Published: 14 Apr 2024

Future Soldier

Refreshed Defence Command Paper sets out the future for Armed Forces

The Defence Command Paper Refresh published today (18 July), takes learnings from the war in Ukraine – and wider threats to our security – and sets out a plan to deliver a credible warfighting force that will keep us on track to act as a global heavyweight both now and in the future.

Published: 18 Jul 2023

Heritage

The Royal Irish Regiment remember their 18 VC holders across the world

The 1 July is a significant day for remembrance in the Royal Irish Regiment. This year is particularly poignant as they remember 18 Victoria Cross recipients, across the world, in one unique moment in time at 11am.

Published: 06 Jul 2023

Future Soldier

Commander Field Army: Preparing for war is the best way of securing peace

Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine determined the subjects for discussion at this year’s Land Warfare Conference with the Commander Field Army, Lt Gen Wooddisse KCB BCE MC speaking during the event.

Published: 27 Jun 2023

Future Soldier

Army Chief says: ‘One year on and we are rising to the challenge’

A year after his landmark speech to the Royal United Services Institute Land Warfare Conference, the head of the British Army, General Sir Patrick Sanders, opened this year’s conference with an assessment of progress made on mobilising our forces.

Published: 26 Jun 2023

Deployments

Kingsmen thrive in warm and cold conditions on Exercise Olive Grove

The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment has dealt with scorching days and freezing nights in northern Jordan.

Published: 06 Mar 2023

What We Do

British Army goes on the road to support earthquake victims in Turkey whilst military medics share skills

The British Army’s airborne medics have brought care to isolated rural communities in Turkey whose medical facilities have not reopened since the earthquake.

Published: 02 Mar 2023

Deployments

British Army medical treatment facility opens in Turkey

British Army medics have treated 86 patients in the first 24 hours of opening a medical treatment facility set up to support earthquake relief efforts in Turkey.

Published: 17 Feb 2023

What We Do

British Army Airborne Medics support earthquake relief in Turkey

British Army Airborne medics have arrived in Turkey and are treating their first patients as part of the UK’s response to the devastating earthquake that hit the region.

Published: 15 Feb 2023

Training

Exercise Cambrian Patrol maintains its gold standard and sharpens focus for 2023 

A total of eight patrols scooped the top award during this year’s event, while nearly a fifth of all teams that set off from the Assembly Area in the Vale of Neath posted a Did Not Finish.

Published: 20 Oct 2022