Deployments

Scots Guards reflect on South Korea's mountainous terrain

C Company from the 1st Battalion, Scots Guards have recently returned from Ex Imjin Warrior in South Korea, where they were faced with the challenges of operating in the country's mountainous environment.

Published: 17 Nov 2023

What We Do

On track with the Army's motorcyclists

The Army has long had a close relationship with the motorcycle, in fact the old Army Motorcycle Association can trace its roots back to the 1920’s; probably the most famous Army motorcycle enthusiast of all was a certain Major T.E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia.

Published: 05 Aug 2023

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

What We Do

The Royal Engineers set sail for South Georgia

100 crew, six legs, five continents, ten countries, 15,000 nautical miles and 25 weeks the stats really do stack up for Exercise Atlantic Quest, the Royal Engineers’ adventurous sailing expedition to the foot of the globe – the South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands archipelago.

Published: 02 Jul 2023

Environment

New solar farm delivers green energy for Duke of Gloucester Barracks

A solar farm the size of roughly two football pitches has opened at Duke of Gloucester Barracks in South Cerney, as part of the Army’s ongoing effort to improve energy efficiency and support the UK government target of Net Zero by 2050.

Published: 25 May 2023

People

Royal Signals soldier wins Royal Humane Society award

Warrant Officer Class Two Jamie Davis has been commended for his actions on the football pitch after his quick thinking saved the life of a player.

Published: 15 May 2023