British airborne forces operate alongside European and NATO allies
The British Army’s airborne forces are testing their ability to fight alongside mechanised infantry from key European and NATO allies, say the MoD.
Only one Joint Warrior exercise to take place this year due to ‘other commitments’
It has emerged that only one Joint Warrior exercise will take place this year due to concerns of overstretching forces as they undertake 'other commitments'.
BAE wins contract to support Estonian fleet of CV9035 Infantry Fighting Vehicles
BAE Systems and Milrem LCM, an Estonian provider of combat vehicle life-cycle management, have signed a contract to support Estonia's fleet of CV9035 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).
Clean-up work underway in Salisbury
Work is beginning in Salisbury to decontaminate potentially affected sites for the city and its visitors, say the Ministry of Defence.
Welsh Guards assume security responsibility in Afghanistan
The Yorkshire Regiment recently completed their tour in Afghanistan, handing over the reins to the Welsh Guards, say the MoD. Soldiers from 1st Battalion The...
Gurkha Rifles in Kenya
1 Royal Gurkha Rifles have conducted Exercise Askari Storm in Kenya. The Battlegroup consisted of 1 RGR and E Company, 15th Kenyan Rifles from the Kenya Defence Force plus attachments from across 16 Air Assault Brigade.
British Army combat rifle to be upgraded by Heckler and Koch
Minister Guto Bebb has announced that the British Army's standard combat rifle is to be upgraded.
Close Protection Teams on show for NATO
The Royal Military Police Close Protection has provided a unique insight into their specialist unit and provided the opportunity to observe how they work collaboratively alongside our NATO partners, according to the British Army.
British Army selects Boxer armoured vehicles
The British Army has selected Boxer for the Mechanised Infantry Vehicle requirement.
Royal Regiment of Scotland conduct night time training on the Falkland Islands
Members of 4th Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS) were deployed to the Falkland Islands as the Roulement Infantry Company (RIC) supporting British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI).
