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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.
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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.
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.
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The Ministry of Defence’s purpose is to protect the nation and help it prosper. From 2023, our priorities are to: 1. protect the UK, its Crown Dependencies, and its Overseas Territories 2. pursue a campaigning approach to counter the threats from state and non-state actors 3. promote our national interests globally 4. secure strategic advantage, ac...
The Ministry of Defence has trained and untrained personnel in the three Services and its civilian workforce including Royal Fleet Auxiliaries, Trading Funds (such as the UKHydrographic Office) and locally engaged civilians who support our presence overseas. The UKregular forces comprise full time trained and untrained personnel in the: 1. Royal Na...
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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...
3 days ago · British army, military force charged with the defense of the United Kingdom and the fulfillment of its international defense commitments. England’s first standing army was formed by Oliver Cromwell in 1645.
