3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment, hone crowd control skills
Roled as an Airborne light infantry unit, the battalion is capable of a wide range of operational taskings.
Saab wins contract to support UK Giraffe AMB radar systems
Saab has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence for support and services related to the land-based Giraffe AMB radar systems.
MoD meets 18% fossil fuel reduction target
The Ministry of Defence has met its 18% reduction in fossil fuels consumption objective target early.
Number of British veterans to fall significantly, figures reveal
The veteran population in the UK is projected to decrease year on year from 2.5 million in 2016 to approximately 1.6 million in 2028.
MSP writes to Defence Secretary over empty MoD homes
Gordon MacDonald, an SNP MSP, has written to Gavin Williamson after figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request found that the number of vacant MoD properties in Scotland has increased from 690 in 2013 to 1136.
Royal Marines practice response to chemical attack
Exercise Toxic Dagger is the second major chemical and nuclear warfare workout for the Royal Marines inside 12 months.
British Army receive first deliveries of new bomb disposal robots
The British Army have taken delivery of the first new cutting-edge bomb disposal robots, say the MoD.
British Army launches this year’s recruitment campaign
The British Army has launched the third and final instalment of its three year 'Belonging' campaign, designed to raise awareness and get young people to consider joining the army for the first time.
British Army pushes to recruit ‘Phone Zombies’ and ‘Snowflakes’ in new campaign
The British Army is promoting posters and television adverts aimed at the younger generation in a new recruitment drive.
British Army now accepting applications from female civilians for infantry
As of late December 2018, the British Army now welcomes applications from female civilians to apply to join the Infantry.
