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Junior Soldier overcomes adversity to graduate the Army Foundation College
Junior Soldier (JS) Harrison Woods has overcome personal tragedy, life-changing challenges and the demands of Army training to graduate from the Army Foundation College Harrogate and begin his career with the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment (PWRR).
Household Cavalry hit the waves for summer training
Soldiers and horses of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment swapped the streets of London for the shores of Hampshire during their annual Summer Camp, deploying to Hayling Island Beach for a day of equine training that was as demanding as it was enjoyable.
New radar puts gunners on target
Gunners are using the wide, open space of Canada to test a new radar system that can detect threats and guide artillery on to their targets.
Royal Signals (Northern) Band welcomes new Bandmaster
A military musician who was part of the Army Orchestra which won two BAFTAs is the new Bandmaster for The Royal Signals (Northern) Band.
Young soldier starts military career
Junior Soldier Hayden Marley, 17, from Middlesbrough, recently graduated from the Army Foundation College Harrogate before moving on to begin his career with the Royal Armoured Corps.
Statue marks bond between Colchester and its airborne soldiers
A statue has been unveiled in Colchester to symbolise the strong bond between the city and its airborne soldiers.
The King welcomed to Balmoral by Army Guard of Honour
Today (18 August), His Majesty The King was officially welcomed to Balmoral by a Guard of Honour provided by Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
New Army Commander takes up post in Scotland
51st Infantry Brigade and Headquarters Scotland officially welcomed a new Army Commander, Brigadier Dave Calder OBE
Blood drop zone: medics’ life-saving drones
Medics are using the latest technology to improve how they treat casualties on the battlefield.
Royal Military Police celebrate two historical milestones
The Corps of Royal Military Police (CRMP) has commemorated its centenary and 80th anniversary since being awarded the Royal Prefix at a special event held at their Regimental Headquarters in Hampshire.
Army pipers and drummers answer 'Call to Gather' at Edinburgh Tattoo
This year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is themed ‘A Call to Gather’ and although the Royal Air Force is the lead service, British Army soldiers are still front and centre forming part of the Tattoo’s iconic massed pipes and drums.
EOD experts put through their paces in urban operations training
Soldiers from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment Royal Logistic Corps have been sharpening their warfighting skills during an intense urban operations exercise at Whinny Hill in Catterick Garrison.
Roses and remembrance: Royal Anglians mark Minden Day
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment, have commemorated Minden Day at Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, continuing a tradition that stretches back more than 260 years.
Lord Lloyd Webber joins forces for a military musical spectacular
Earlier this month, Horse Guards Parade was transformed into a global stage across three unforgettable nights — and up to 4,000 people witnessed every extraordinary moment.
Yorkshire university students train alongside Dutch military cadets in Netherlands exercise
Exams finished. Laptops closed. For over 200 Yorkshire university students, summer meant two weeks in the Netherlands conducting live infantry training alongside Dutch military cadets.
Catterick Garrison’s £12.3 million sporting investment announced at Royal Gun Salute celebrations
Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s Birthday celebrations in York offered more than a display of national pride and military tradition. As the 21 Royal Gun Salute resonated across the city, it also signalled the start of a transformative chapter for sport, wellbeing, and community life in Northern England.
British Army hosts Royal Bermuda Regiment for overseas training
More than 140 troops from the Royal Bermuda Regiment have deployed to the UK for a two-week training exercise.
Scots soldiers test warfighting technology on defensive NATO exercise
The 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 SCOTS) were the first British Army unit to test new warfighting technology during Exercise Spring Storm 26, a defensive NATO exercise in Estonia.
Rain, rivalry and rotating sticks: The world's best compete at Sandhurst
Driving rain couldn't stop the excitement as 15 teams took part in this year's All Arms World Championship Pace Sticking Competition. Held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, teams from the UK and four other countries competed for the top prize.
North’s best battle for athletics glory in Catterick
Soldiers from across the region went head-to-head as the Army Sport North Inter-Unit Athletics Championships 2026 returned to Catterick.
Strike fast, strike first: paratroopers rehearse the future of warfare
Airborne soldiers are training in Canada to rehearse how they would ‘fight tonight’ and win on a battlefield dominated by drones and electronic warfare (EW).
New science backed guide helps servicewomen excel
Servicewomen taking on the Army's toughest roles now have something that has never existed before: a training guide built entirely around them.
Allies in arms: Belgian and British forces honour the fallen at The Cenotaph
Soldiers, veterans and dignitaries from Belgium and the United Kingdom gathered in the heart of London on 11 July for a moving Service of Remembrance, marking a tradition that stretches back over ninety years.
Drones, data and the future of British infantry
The British Army is modernising, and Exercise Viking Strike, held in Otterburn and Kielder Forest on 6 July, gave a glimpse of the latest technology being used by front-line soldiers.
Army educators conquer the world's toughest footrace
A team of Army officers has completed the Marathon des Sables (MDS), known as 'The toughest footrace on earth’.
British and Canadian troops show NATO in action
British and Canadian troops are training side-by-side on the Canadian prairie, showing the strength of the NATO alliance.
The Royal Yorkshire Regiment returns to York for 20th Anniversary
Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Yorkshire Regiment, returned to one of their spiritual homes as part of a series of regimental events marking a significant milestone.
Timing is everything: Royal Signals soldiers deliver Trooping the Colour
When millions of people watched soldiers parade in perfect formation at last month's Trooping the Colour, they witnessed a spectacle of military precision and national pride. What they didn't see was the invisible network of communications that made every step, salute and cannon shot happen at exactly the right moment.
The King unveils statue marking 20th anniversary of the Royal Regiment of Scotland
Yesterday (1 July) His Majesty The King, Colonel in Chief of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, unveiled a statue in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, to mark the 20th anniversary of the formation of the regiment.
Thousands of young people complete Ten Tors Challenge on Dartmoor
Almost 2,600 teenagers from across the south west of England took on the Ten Tors Challenge this month — and 94.7% of them made it to the finish line.
Soldiers, sailors and aviators battle to be the strongest
From lifting atlas stones to the farmer’s carry, soldiers, sailors and aviators went head-to-head to be crowned the strongest men and women in the military.
Army paramedic presents pioneering breastfeeding research at national conference
A British Army paramedic has spoken at a national conference about her experiences and research into breastfeeding that could help paramedics save babies’ lives.
British Army and Speedworks Motorsport rev up STEM ambitions
The British Army has joined forces with Speedworks Motorsport for the 2026 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season, and the partnership is about much more than motorsport.
Finding your strength in the British Army Reserve
This Armed Forces Week, we celebrate the soldiers and officers who serve part-time in the British Army Reserve and hear from one woman whose life was transformed by the decision to join.
Princess Royal Unveils State-of-the-Art NATO Signals Headquarters
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially unveiled a new £35 million NATO communications facility at Beacon Barracks, Stafford.
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Royal Military Police celebrate two historical milestones
Hundreds of Junior Soldiers march towards their Army futures at Harrogate graduation
Army pipers and drummers answer 'Call to Gather' at Edinburgh Tattoo
EOD experts put through their paces in urban operations training
Roses and remembrance: Royal Anglians mark Minden Day
