British Army

Mar- 2025 -

26 March

Babcock Secures $2B British Army Equipment Maintenance Contract

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Babcock a 1.6-billion-pound (approximately $2.06-billion) contract extension for the maintenance of British Army equipment.

25 March

Europe

Joe Saballa

Recruits Need 10 Hours of Sleep to Survive British Army Boot Camp: Study

A recent study has revealed that British Army recruits need up to 10 hours of sleep each day to handle the demands of boot camp and prevent misbehavior.

12 March

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

UK to Boost Investments for Small, Medium Defense Enterprises

The UK has announced a measure to support small and medium enterprises with investments and guidance in accessing the defense supply chain.

12 March

Air

Image of a Apache AH-64E helicopter, seen here being demonstrated at Lulworth Range in the UK. A multi-domain immersive experience showcasing military equipment and capabilities took place at Lulworth Range, ahead of the Defence Command Paper refresh. The event was attended by Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey, Chief of the General Staff General Sir Patrick Sanders and Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin. As well as demonstrating some of the cutting-edge equipment being used by the British military, the activity showcased integrated tactics and combined arms warfare. Other developing capability demonstrated included remote medical support and counter-unmanned aerial systems technology. The RAF's F35 fast jet and A400M transport aircraft were part of demonstrations, along with other equipment from across the three single services including Merlin and Apache helicopters and a Challenger 2 main battle tank. The demonstration featured personnel and equipment from units including 4 Light Brigade Combat Team; Future Commando Force (30 Commando Royal Marines); 4 Ranger from the Army Special Operations Brigade; 11 Group RAF; Experimental and Trial Group (ETG) consisting of elements from 2YORKS, the Next Generation Combat Team; elements of 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team HQ and Medical Regiment.

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing Delivers Final AH-64E Apache Helicopter to British Army

Boeing has delivered the final AH-64E Apache attack helicopter to the British Army as part of a contract signed in 2016.

11 March

Europe

Soldiers at an urban warfare training in Wiltshire, England.

Rojoef Manuel

UK’s Royal Anglian Regiment Completes Urban Warfare Training

One of the British Army’s oldest regiments has conducted urban warfare training at Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England.

6 March

Land

British Army's Soldiers' Centre at the Alexander Barracks in Pirbright, Surrey

Rojoef Manuel

British Army Launches Welfare Center for Cadets in Surrey

The British Army has opened a center in Pirbright, Surrey, to support the welfare needs of cadets training in the region.

Feb- 2025 -

27 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

British Army Called Europe’s ‘Laughing Stock’ Due to Obsolete Weaponry

A senior British Army officer has labeled his own organization the “laughing stock” of Europe, criticizing its outdated weapons as ineffective against enemy forces.

20 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK Military ‘Too Run Down’ to Lead Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine: Ex-Army Chief

The UK military is “too run down” to lead any potential peacekeeping missions in Ukraine, the former head of the British Army has claimed.

18 February

Arms

Joe Saballa

UK Begins Search for New 5.56mm Light Assault Machine Gun

The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a competitive tender process for a new 5.56mm lightweight assault machine gun for use by dismounted troops.

4 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK MoD Recalls 120,000 Pieces of Body Armor

The UK Ministry of Defence has issued an urgent recall for thousands of military body armor vests after scans revealed microscopic cracks in the equipment.

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