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British troops join NATO partners on Exercise Northern Star in Finland
Troops from 3rd Battalion, The Rifles (3 Rifles) joined forces with Finland’s Kainuu Brigade, 43 miles from the Russian border.
Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Lance Corporal James Stewart Freeman
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Lance Corporal Freeman, who died in Iraq on 31 May 2026
Army Signaller wins prestigious Churchill Medal Award
Signaller Shaun Acar of 233 Global Communications Network (GCN) Sig Sqn,13 Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals, based at Ministry of Defence (MOD) Corsham in Wiltshire has been awarded the coveted Churchill Medal Award for ‘Engineering Excellence.’
Guns to guardsmen: 1 Royal Horse Artillery step up for The King's Guard
Soldiers who are trained to support troops on the battlefield with powerful artillery have swapped their high-tech weapons systems for rifles and bayonets so that they can guard the Royal Palaces. But they had to pass a gruelling test to get there.
Deep Underground: Inside the Army's secret exercise beneath London
A command post hidden in plain sight — beneath one of the world's busiest cities
Regimental Sergeant Majors' Convention: building international partnerships
The Regimental Sergeant Majors' Convention took place at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in late April, welcoming colleagues from across the world.
Paratroopers take aim at drone threat
From spotting drones to shooting them down, paratroopers have been testing the newest equipment and tactics to deal with the growing threat of drones.
Army Referee rounds off 40 year career with dream Wembley honour
Warrant Officer Class Two Andy Halliday has been given a prestigious role at this year’s FA Cup Final.
Armed Forces take centre stage at State Opening of Parliament
Nearly 1,200 soldiers, sailors and airmen – plus almost 200 horses – filled the streets of London as the Armed Forces played a major part in one of the most spectacular events in the British calendar.
Soldiers parachute in to help remote island
A fast-paced mission to parachute medical support to a remote South Atlantic island has shown the unique speed and reached offered by the Army’s airborne forces.
Paratroopers find their challenge in France
Three paratroopers on their first overseas training have spoken of how the Army has given them the challenge they were looking for in life.
Fourth-gen soldier prepares for defence of NATO’s eastern flank
A fourth-generation soldier tested his readiness to do battle in intense training with French allies.
Guns, horses and history: The Army marks Coronation Day
As HRH The Princess Royal looked on, Hyde Park fell silent for just a moment. Then the guns opened up, and the ground trembled.
Troops honoured for NATO peacekeeping duties in Kosovo
Medals parade recognises operational service on Op ELGIN in Kosovo
British Army demonstrates its future fighting force
The British Army's Iron Division has demonstrated how it will fight in the near future by deploying an integrated network of weaponry across land, air, sea, space and cyberspace.
British Army charters civilian ferry to boost warfighting readiness in major exercise
For the first time in over 20 years, more than 1,400 British troops have boarded an entire civilian passenger ferry to travel to a major military exercise in Germany.
Saddle up: Why the British Army is bringing back the war horse
For hundreds of years, horses and soldiers were inseparable. From ancient battlefields to the muddy trenches of the First World War, the cavalry charged into history together. Then came tanks, armoured vehicles and helicopters — and horses were left behind.
Kilts hit London!
Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (BKA Coy, 5 SCOTS) has proudly returned to London for the second time in six months, but this time in full kilt attire.
Paratrooper jumps back into Army life
A soldier who left the Army to see what ‘Civvy Street’ was like has rejoined — and says he has got back what he was missing in life.
Drone specialist receives Army’s first-ever Soldier of the Year award
An Infantry soldier, who combines frontline leadership with technical drone innovation, has been named the first recipient of The Fitzgibbon Award – which recognises excellence in junior ranks.
New soldier straight into battle training with NATO ally
A new infantry soldier was pitched straight into battle with French troops just days after joining his battalion as the allies trained to defend NATO territory.
Strength in swarms: shaping the future of allied drone warfare
Last year, Ukraine carried out a bold military operation. Dozens of Russian warplanes, parked deep inside Russia, were destroyed by drones. It showed just how powerful drone warfare has become.
How horses are helping to build soldiers' mental resilience
Imagine walking into a pen with a horse the size of a small car — one that pulls a field gun for a living — and discovering that it could help change your life.
British Army troops trial new drone warfare from tanks
Over 350 troops from the Queen's Royal Hussars (QRH) have tested new ways of fighting with drones in Sennelager, Germany.
The Prince of Wales visits 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment
His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief of 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (1Mercian), has visited the unit at their headquarters in Bulford, Wiltshire.
Army and RAF demonstrate joint airborne capability
The biggest military parachute jump in the UK for over ten years has shown how the British Army and Royal Air Force can work together in the air.
Troops demonstrate warfighting skills to Princess Royal
The King's Royal Hussars (KRH) have been visited by their Colonel-in-Chief, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, whilst exercising on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire.
UK and Germany strengthen Defence cooperation during General’s visit
Lieutenant General Funke, Commander of the Bundeswehr Joint Support Command (part of the German Armed Forces) visited 104 Theatre Sustainment Brigade in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, on 24 March 2026 as part of his Official visit to the United Kingdom.
Brothers in arms prepare for frontline action
Two brothers honed their battle-readiness against French troops with their battalion on standby to defend NATO’s eastern flank.
Teenage female infanteer trains new leadership role in warfighting exercise
A newly promoted teenage female infantry soldier battled French troops as the allies sharpened their warfighting skills.
