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Steel, service and sacrifice: REME unveils new memorial
Army chaplains honour fallen colleagues at National Remembrance Gardens
More than 250 Army chaplains who lost their life in service have been remembered at the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens in Staffordshire. The Service of Thanksgiving and Act of Remembrance also marked 230 years of the Royal Army Chaplains' Department.
From scrubs to soldiering: NHS staff tackle military medical challenge
Healthcare professionals from the south and southwest of England have stepped into the boots of military medics during Exercise Medical Endeavour at Okehampton Training Camp on Dartmoor
Hundreds of British paratroopers take part in major airborne exercise
Some 600 British and 100 French paratroopers leapt from the sky over Germany in one of the biggest military exercises of its kind in years, proving the UK's ability to get troops into action anywhere in the world at a moment's notice.
A monument, a mission: 100 years of the Guards memorial
A hundred years ago, 15,000 veterans marched past a brand-new memorial in central London. Last week, soldiers from the Household Division marched past it again, to mark its centenary and remember why it was built.
Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026: Nato’s toughest patrols test
Ten patrols were awarded the elite gold medal on this year’s Exercise Cambrian Patrol.
Guns, guards and friendship: Army leads welcome for Sultan of Oman at Windsor
More than 800 service personnel from across the Armed Forces, welcomed His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Windsor as the State Visit of Oman to the United Kingdom began.
Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment trains hard in East Africa
The Lions of England have pushed themselves to new limits training hard in the shadow of the iconic Mount Kenya.
Broken back to officer rank: Soldier’s road to Captain
A soldier from Manchester has overcome a broken back to be promoted to Captain.
Tigers roared home as 1 PWRR returned to Woolwich after two years overseas
The streets of Woolwich were filled with pride, applause and regimental spirit as 1 PWRR marched home following a successful two-year deployment to Cyprus.
Families, veterans and serving soldiers unite as Army Air Corps holds first Corps Commemorative Service
The Army Air Corps gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire for its first Corps Commemorative Service.
HRH The Princess Royal opens new facilities for Army's military working dogs
HRH The Princess Royal has officially opened new veterinary, rehabilitation and kennel facilities for the Army's military working dogs at Kendrew Barracks in Rutland.
Soldiers compete on drone battlefield
A new competition has tested soldiers' skills and readiness to fight on modern battlefields dominated by drones.
Junior Soldier follows family tradition into the Royal Artillery
Junior Soldier Olly Shipman recently graduated from the Army Foundation College Harrogate and is set to begin the next chapter of his Army career in the Royal Artillery, following in the footsteps of his older brother.
Gunners lay poppy tribute to honour fallen comrades
Soldiers from 1st Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (1RHA) based in Larkhill, Wiltshire have commemorated the bravery of their comrades from the First World War.
Lord Lyon formally recognises Army Headquarters Scotland’s heraldic arms
Historic custom recognises Scotland headquarters' place within Scotland’s heraldic heritage
NATO Allies test digital warfare capabilities in new exercise
NATO Allies test digital warfare capabilities in new exercise
First female Reservist completes elite Army parachute selection course
First female Reservist completes elite Army parachute selection course.
Glasgow restaurateur appointed as Army Honorary Colonel
Famed Glasgow restaurateur Satty Singh has been appointed as an Army Honorary Colonel to 52nd (Lowland) Support and Signal Squadron.
Catering college students get taste of Army life
Students from colleges across the North West have sampled the life of Army chefs.
Sandhurst celebrates new officers and historic firsts
A day of celebration, achievement and historic firsts saw the latest intake of Officer Cadets commission as British Army officers at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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