British Armed Forces

UK says British forces aiding regional defense but not striking Iran

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said UK forces and aircraft are taking part in coordinated defensive efforts in the region but are not involved in US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks on during a meeting with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, at Downing Street in London, Britain October 29, 2025.
Israeli army soldier holding a mounted machine gun in front of destroyed buildings in the vicinity of the Jordanian Field Hospital in Gaza City.

Gaza reveals future of urban combat western armies aren't prepared for - opinion

THE GRAVE of Pvt. Sam Greyman in the British military cemetery in Jerusalem. Pvt. Greyman was shot by a Turkish sniper as he tried to protect the British camp near Umm esh Shert Ford on September 8, 1918, at 27 years old.

'Post' writer rediscovers grave of fallen British World War I hero in Jerusalem

In Israel, even as more women take on  combat roles, their uniforms – and their equipment – remain very much designed for men, despite obvious differences in height, weight, and build.

As women join IDF combat units, military kit must be redesigned to fit them - opinion


A murder-mystery story from the British Mandate era

The curious case of Major Farran’s Hat

Members of 2 SAS on parade for an inspection by Gen. Montgomery, following their successful participation in the capture, behind enemy lines, of the port of Termoli in Italy. On the left is Maj. E. Scratchley DSO, commanding the SAS detachment, while on the right is Capt. Roy Farran holding a German

British minister says UK must become less reliant on US military

Britain must invest in military hardware to reduce her dependence on America, Defense secretary Ben Wallace said in an interview.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a visit to British troops stationed in Estonia at the Tapa military base near Tallinn, Estonia December 21, 2019.

World War II pilot’s heroic Holocaust secret revealed

Halsey Roscorla was part of the team of pilots that brought over 700 Holocaust orphans to England in 1945.

Heroic RAF pilot Halsey Roscorla (third right) stands with his RAF crew.

Leaping into D-Day: A paratrooper's tale

Honoring the heroic paratroopers of World War II – with a commemorative 75th-anniversary jump.

‘DRAG EM Oot’: The writer and brother-in-law Jason Gibbs ready to board the C-47 on June 5.

‘How D-Day spoiled my tea’ – and other first-hand war memories

“I was just a soldier. Being Jewish didn’t cross my mind and therefore it didn’t cross anybody else’s mind.” Lola adds, “Everyone knew we were Jewish. They weren’t antisemitic in those days.

NORMAN COHEN, 95, holds an SS dress sword that he found in the Black Forest.

British Army Chief lands in Israel for meeting with IDF officers

"His visit emphasizes the developing qualitative engagement between the IDF and the British military," read a statement released by the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit.

Gen. Sir Nick Carter at the Kirya in Tel Aviv for meetings with senior IDF officers in April 2019

Labour leader Corbyn poster used as target by British soldiers – Report

British soldiers stationed in Kabul were filmed during target practice firing at a large poster of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

British opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn holds the Political Declaration, setting out the framework for the future UK-EU relations, at his office in the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain April 2, 2019.

Britain's May tells troops in Cyprus that Islamic 'caliphate' crushed

Britain has about 3,100 military personnel stationed at two compounds in Cyprus.

Britain's Theresa May speaks during a Board of Deputies of British Jews event in London in 2015

A rare birthday gift

Usually such awards to people living in Israel are made at the residence of the French ambassador in Jaffa.

Yoni Peres performs with singer David D’Or

Personal photos capture Holy Land stories of British World War I soldiers

World War I represented the first time that British soldiers could carry a personal camera with them into a military expedition.

British soldiers pictured in the Middle East during World War I