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The British Armed Forces are the military forces responsible for the defence of the United Kingdom, its Overseas Territories and the Crown Dependencies. They also promote the UK's wider interests, support international peacekeeping efforts and provide humanitarian aid.
- 16–17 with parental consent, 18 without and to serve in combat
- 152,070 (ranked 25th)
The British Army protects the United Kingdom’s interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment in which all British citizens can live and prosper.
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UK to supply thousands of drones as co-leader of major international capability coalition for Ukraine
— News story The UK and Latvia will jointly lead a capability coalition, which will see thousands of drones supplied to Ukraine, including first-person view (FPV) drones, which have proven highly effective on the battlefield.
HMS Richmond takes over from HMS Diamond to protect shipping in the Red Sea
— News story As Houthi attacks against commercial vessels continue, Royal Navy warship HMS Richmond takes over from HMS Diamond to ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
UK defence industry spending tops £25 billion for first time
— Press release Defence spending with UK industry by the Ministry of Defence has topped £25 billion for the first time, official statistics have revealed.
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We work for a secure and prosperous United Kingdom with global reach and influence. We will protect our people, territories, values and interests at home and overseas, through strong armed forces and in partnership with allies, to ensure our security, support our national interests and safeguard our prosperity.
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UK to supply thousands of drones as co-leader of major international capability coalition for Ukraine News story Scotland boosting UK with more than £2 billion spend in defence annually News story See all news and communications
The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP
•Secretary of State for Defence
The Rt Hon James Heappey MP
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James Cartlidge MP
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Admiral Sir Tony Radakin KCB ADC
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General Gwyn Jenkins CB OBE ADC
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Admiral Sir Ben Key KCB CBE ADC
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David Williams
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Paul Lincoln CB OBE VR
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Madelaine McTernan CB
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The British Army is the principal land warfare force of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, a part of the British Armed Forces along with the Naval Service and the Royal Air Force. As of 1 January 2024, the British Army comprises 75,166 regular full-time personnel, 4,062 Gurkhas, 26,244 volunteer ...
- 1 January 1660; 363 years ago
- King Charles III
Protect the UK. One of the most highly regarded and best equipped armies in the world, the British Army is proud of its heritage delivering success in combat through the courage and absolute commitment of its soldiers.
22 de mar. de 2021 · Ministry of Defence. Published. 22 March 2021. Billions to be invested across land, sea, air, space and cyber domains. Forces adapt to counter hybrid and conventional threats. £85-billion on...
The UK regular forces comprise full time trained and untrained personnel in the: Royal Navy. British Army. Royal Air Force. Strategic Command. Full personnel information can be found in the...
