UK Land Operations

The official channel for major exercises or global operational deployments by the British Army.

[The Rifles @RiflesRegiment]

5 RIFLES D Company have been training on Brecon ready for their future deployment.

Dare to be different.

Swift and Bold.

[Defence Operations 🇬🇧 @DefenceOps]

Ready on the eastern flank 🛡️

2 SCOTS joined @NATO allies on Ex SPRING STORM, testing how allied forces defend together in realistic battlefield conditions.

Train hard. Stand ready. 💥

We are #StrongerTogether

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

It is with deep regret that we can confirm that a training accident occurred in northern Iraq on Sunday 31 May 2026 in which a service person from the British Army died.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

The UK & Poland have been allies for years, today we've signed a new treaty that brings us even closer. Here's what it means at home:

🔩 Co-producing next-gen missiles in Britain
✈️ Building advanced air defence systems together
🤝 Sovereign supply chains and high-skilled jobs

[16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team @16AirAssltBCT]

Taxi for eight, from Tristan da Cunha to UK please?

[BFBS Forces News @ForcesNews]

Usually it's tourists and lorry drivers⛴️

This time? The cargo is 1,000 British troops on a North Sea crossing, heading for a Nato exercise🫡

Find out why soldiers are using civilian transport 🔗https://t.co/sqhRbfHgle

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 23 April 2026.

[Defence Operations 🇬🇧 @DefenceOps]

🇬🇧🤝🇫🇷 UNITED IN URBAN WARFARE

🇬🇧@BritishArmy 1st Battalion were in France working closely alongside the 152nd Infantry Regiment @armeedeTerre 🇫🇷

➡️Intense urban combat drills designed to:

🤝 Test Cooperation 

📡 Strengthen Communication 

⚔️ Enhance Battlefield Integration

[NCSC UK @NCSC]

The NCSC advises UK organisations stay alert to potential risk of cyber compromise in response to evolving events in the Middle East.

Organisations should review their risk posture, take proportionate action and report concerns to the NCSC

Read more⬇️
https://t.co/RR9xnhWclt

[John Healey @JohnHealey_MP]

As a precautionary measure we are moving families who live at RAF Akrotiri to alternative temporary accommodation in Cyprus. I’ve spoken to the Commander of British Forces Cyprus this morning.

My first priority is always the protection of our people - military and civilian.

[John Healey @JohnHealey_MP]

I can confirm there were no casualties and the damage is minimal.

Our jets and equipment at RAF Akrotiri are ready to defend British people, our bases, and our allies in the region and I am proud of the professionalism of our Armed Forces' and their families.

[John Healey @JohnHealey_MP]

The strike on RAF Akrotiri last night is deeply concerning, an example of the dangerous and indiscriminate attacks by Iran & its proxies across the region.

Our best assessment is that the drone was fired before the Prime Minister's statement last night on the US use of UK bases.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Four years ago today, Putin chose to launch his full-scale illegal invasion of Ukraine.

🧵 Here are 7 clear facts you need to know about the war. The threat, the cost, and what the UK is doing to support Ukraine.

[NATO @NATO]

Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine continues to fight for its freedom with courage.

NATO and Allied support helps Ukraine defend itself today and be in a strong position to secure peace

#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

[BFBS Radio @BFBSRadioHQ]

Looks cold ❄️🥶

C Coy, 3 Rifles. 50 troops from C-Company, 3rd Battalion, The Rifles (3 RIFLES) took part in Ex NORTHERN AXE (NOREX) in northern Finland, 30 miles from the Russian border 🇫🇮

[NATO @NATO]

Strength is in unity.

NATO’s multinational forces in 🇱🇻 Latvia deter and defend against any threat.

Latvia is also protected by Eastern Sentry, NATO’s military activity that strengthens our defences in the eastern part of the Alliance

[The Rifles @RiflesRegiment]

B Company 2 RIFLES deployed to Iraq on OP SHADER 21 in September as the lead for the United Kingdom Mobility Company (UKMC). In this role, they were the UK's contribution to Operation Inherent Resolve - providing security to coalition forces.

[16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team @16AirAssltBCT]

'Fighting in a winter wonderland...'❄️

A Coy 2nd Bn @TheParachuteReg🇬🇧 took on @5b_na_jgsdf🇯🇵 in a force-on-force battle on the snowy Minami-Eniwa ranges in Hokkaido🗾 during Exercise #VigilantIsles.

Read more⤵️
https://t.co/rzekzOL79i

[NATO Battlegroup Estonia @Natobgest]

CABRIT 17 begins

This morning, Commanding Officer NATO Multinational Battlegroup Estonia addressed his troops, marking the official start of their tour

#NATO #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether #estonia #britisharmy #armeefrancaise #kaitsevagi #fearnaught #royaltankregiment

[16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team @16AirAssltBCT]

Urban operations place soldiers amongst the civilian population.

On #SaberJunction, 13 Air Assault Support Regiment RLC used restraint, empathy and clear actions to manage a hostile and hungry crowd of refugees blocking their way to delivering supplies to troops on the ground.