About our UK Military News & UK Defence News
Latest news on the UK military and issues relating to the British Armed Forces, which consist of the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines and the Royal Air Force.
The British Armed Forces are the professional military forces responsible for the defence of the United Kingdom and its Overseas Territories, as well as for the projection of military power overseas.
As of October 2022, the British Armed Forces have 148,220 active personnel and 37,000 reserve personnel. They have a fleet of 72 commissioned ships and have deployed thousands of personnel in dozens of countries as part of various operations and missions.
Follow the latest news about the UK military, from the controversial Ajax programme to deliver 589 new armoured fighting vehicles to the British Army, the Aukus deal with the US and Australia and the Integrated Review Refresh 2023, to contributions to missions across the world and UK efforts to assist Ukraine.
Keep on top of the challenges faced by the UK military, including cybersecurity, defence budget constraints, and modernisation efforts to adapt to the evolving nature of warfare, as well as all the breaking news about joint exercises and training with NATO allies, the UK's role in the fight against terrorism, and the ongoing debate surrounding nuclear deterrence, particularly in relation to the Trident missile system.