HMS Protector waves goodbye to Sir David Attenborough as she sets off for Antarctica
The Royal Navy's ice patrol ship leaves the Falkland Islands as she heads off for her latest deployment to Antarctica.
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Middle East RFA ship Lyme Bay delivers first-of-its-kind UK shipment of life-saving aid for Gaza
Eighty-seven tonnes of aid for the people of Gaza was delivered by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship in the first maritime delivery by the UK.
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News Archbishop of Canterbury praises military and their coronation role in New Year address
Archbishop honours Armed Forces in a New Year's message from RAF Brize Norton, acknowledging sacrifices and calling for peace in 2024.
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Nato Thousands of troops on standby as British Army takes lead of Nato rapid response force
In 2024, VJTF land forces will comprise some 6,000 troops, with the UK's 7th Light Mechanised Brigade Combat Team - the Desert Rats - at the ...
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Sport Athletes in the Armed Forces: Five talented people to watch out for in 2024
Take a look at which forces athletes you should keep your eye on in 2024.
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Middle East Britain will not hesitate to take further action in Red Sea, insists Defence Secretary
"We are committed to holding malign actors accountable for unlawful seizures and attacks," Grant Shapps says.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet becomes world's fastest woman to ski to the South Pole solo
Captain Preet Chandi covered the 1,130km of Antarctic ice in 31 days, 13 hours and 19 minutes.
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Forces Charities Founder of Soldiering On Awards passes away following battle with cancer
Wing Commander Tal Lambert-Moore MBE passed away on 28 December after receiving a diagnosis two months ago.
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Space The year ahead: What do the next 12 months hold in store for UK Space Command?
UK Space Command is set to see some major milestones in 2024, not the least of which is the funding of the joint command.
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LGBTQ Transgender ex-RAF navigator honoured by King for contribution to LGBT+ inclusion
Caroline Paige co-founded Fighting With Pride to support the health and wellbeing of LGBT+personnel, veterans and military families.
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Middle East US Navy returns fire after container ship attacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea
The US Navy shot down two anti-ship missiles and destroyed Houthi boats as rebels attempted to board a container ship.
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Tri-Service Military leaders explain the challenges the Armed Forces may face over 2024
Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin and the heads of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force provide their insight ...
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Ukraine More than half a million Russian casualties in Ukraine by 2025, UK estimates
The MOD said Russia has transitioned to "a lower quality, high quantity mass army" since the invasion.
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RAF RAF Acting Flight Sergeant awarded MBE for raising men’s mental health awareness
29 RAF personnel received awards in the King's New Year's Honours list.
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Tri-Service New Year Honours 2024: Full list of military personnel who will receive awards
More than 100 members of the Armed Forces are awarded honours by His Majesty the King in the annual New Year Honours list.
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Navy Officer who organised Royal Navy's coronation spectacular honoured
Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel - both regular and reserve - are recognised in the New Year Honours for the contribution they make.