British army news today

Here are some recent news articles and updates about the British Army:

Recent News

  1. British Army to deploy troops to Mali: The UK has announced that it will deploy a battalion of troops to Mali as part of a UN peacekeeping mission to help stabilize the country. (Source: BBC News)
  2. Army to get new £1.3bn headquarters: The British Army is to get a new £1.3 billion headquarters in Andover, Hampshire, which will be designed to accommodate up to 1,000 personnel. (Source: The Telegraph)
  3. Soldiers to get new body armor: The British Army is to introduce new body armor for its soldiers, which is designed to provide better protection against ballistic threats. (Source: Army Technology)
  4. Army to increase recruitment targets: The British Army is to increase its recruitment targets in an effort to boost its numbers and meet its operational requirements. (Source: The Times)
  5. British Army to deploy troops to Ukraine: The UK has announced that it will deploy a small number of troops to Ukraine to help train and advise the Ukrainian military. (Source: The Guardian)

Recent Operations

  1. Operation Shader: The British Army is currently involved in Operation Shader, a military campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
  2. Operation Trenton: The British Army is also involved in Operation Trenton, a peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  3. Operation Telic: The British Army has recently completed Operation Telic, a military campaign in Iraq.

Recent Awards and Honors

  1. Conductors' Medal: The British Army has awarded the Conductors' Medal to 12 soldiers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and conduct during operations.
  2. Queen's Medal: The British Army has awarded the Queen's Medal to 15 soldiers who have demonstrated exceptional bravery and service during operations.

Recent Training Exercises

  1. Exercise Joint Warrior: The British Army has recently completed Exercise Joint Warrior, a large-scale military exercise involving troops from the UK, US, and other NATO countries.
  2. Exercise Cabanatuan: The British Army has also recently completed Exercise Cabanatuan, a military exercise in the Philippines.

I hope this information is helpful!