UK trains over 16,000 foreign troops to fight Islamic State
British forces have contributed to the training of over 13,600 Iraqi army personnel and some 2,570 Peshmerga troops in the fight against Islamic State.
British Forces continue to help Tunisia fight violent extremism
British military support to counter-IED training in Tunisia has been extended for an additional year, the Defence Secretary has announced.
Royal Marines invade Belgium
Royal Marines joined Belgian, German and Dutch troops in a test of urban warfare and evacuation skills.
British airborne forces in major NATO training exercise
16 Air Assault Brigade are training alongside NATO counterparts to develop their ability to work together on Exercise Swift Response.
British troops train with Canadian Army Engineers
British and Canadian troops have been working together in order to gain from each others experience in their largest joint exercise in years.
Britain to lead battalions deployed to Eastern Europe
British forces are to play a leading role in the recently announced NATO deployment to Poland and the Baltic States. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said:
"I...
Challenger tank upgrade competition heats up
BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Rheinmetall and others in the industry have expressed interest in the Challenger tank upgrade project.
Glasgow welcomes troops home
The 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, have taken part in a homecoming parade through Glasgow today where they received a warm welcome.
British Army engineers build longest amphibious bridge ever made
British Army engineers have built the longest amphibious bridge ever made - at 350 metres – as part of the largest joint exercise in...
Permali Gloucester wins £15 million contract for Ajax armour
Permali Gloucester Limited has been awarded a £15 million contract to supply composite armour materials to be used by Ajax.
