We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Although every available technological advance was deployed on the Somme in 1916, modern technology has transformed the military environment.
UK military support to counter-IED training in Tunisia has been extended for an additional year, the Defence Secretary has announced.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Behind the scenes documentary to air on BBC Four.
Answering the myths and misconceptions.
Celebrations are underway today to mark the eighth annual Armed Forces Day, honouring the work and dedication of our brave Servicemen and women deployed around the world.
Alun Cairns: “In the year that we mark the 100th anniversary of the Somme, it is particularly important we support Armed Forces Day"
Armed Forces personnel posted overseas will from today (Saturday 25 June) be able to keep their motor insurance No Claims Bonus for up to three years and not pay cancellation fees if they are posted overseas at short notice.…
On Armed Forces Day government suppliers are encouraged to help provide greater support to veterans and service spouses and partners.
Armed Forces and civilian personnel will take part in this year's march through London, capping off a range of defence activities for Pride.
Defence Minister Mark Lancaster joins families of personnel repatriated through RAF Lyneham at a service marking the opening of the garden.
More than 7,000 Armed Forces personnel have been helped on the housing ladder by a Government scheme, new figures reveal today (23 June).
Guidance on receiving a copy of the Iraq Inquiry report for families of service personnel who lost their lives in Iraq.
The final resting place of a Royal Air Force hero has been recognised and rededicated after almost 75 years.
Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft of the UK Mission to the UN following adoption of Security Council resolution taking action against the illegal flow of weapons into Libya
Second Sea Lord, Vice Admiral Jonathan Woodcock is shown the infrastructure progress being made at the Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton,
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has presented the first batch of new General Service Medals to 46 recipients for deployments on nine recent operations.
Service personnel and defence civilians are to be awarded honours for their work keeping Britain safe.
Birthday Honours for Defence Science and Technology Laboratory employees for their support to the UK's defence and security.
Personnel from the Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force have today taken part in a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th Birthday.
UK Armed Forces will support the building of an elephant fence in Kenya to protect a British training area, local people and resources.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab).