Unseen and unhindered, the silent Submarine Service gives the Royal Navy strength beneath the waves providing continuous nuclear deterrence 365 days a year — This vital mission has seen at least one of the UK’s nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarines patrolling the seas undetected every minute of every day, for over 50 years. They deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, helping to guarantee our safety and that of…

Afghan civilians and entitled personnel left Kabul Airport on Royal Air Force flights over the weekend. — Military planners, logisticians and specialist personnel including dog handlers were among those who deployed to the country to ensure the safe evacuation of British nationals and entitled Afghans. Personnel from the UK’s high readiness force, 16 Air Assault Brigade, are working in Kabul this week to ensure the safe movement…

Located west of the Afghan capital, it’s a place where men and women go from soldier to leader — The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (in Berkshire) has been admired all over the world since the 1800s — the name changed from The Royal Military College to Royal Military Academy in 1947. It is where ambitious soldiers and civilians enter eager to pass out in the Sovereign’s Parade a year…

More than 300 British peacekeepers recently patrolled local towns and villages. Here’s what that looked like… — Boots on the ground is key to this operation. The patrol helped the peacekeepers understand the problems and security concerns within local areas. Their presence also helped to reassure the local population that the United Nations is here to help. Finally, it will deter any terrorist activity.

For British Science Week, we’ve been speaking to people in Defence who work with the UK’s most complicated nuclear technology. Read how Heather and Alexander’s work in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) is integral to Defence: 1. Who are you and what do you do (how does it link to STEM)? I’m Heather and I work in support of His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde. I have a background in physics, engineering, and safety case engineering; and I work in ensuring that the UK’s nuclear technology is…

At the end of June, communities across the UK will come together to celebrate the Armed Forces and all that they do in keeping the nation safe. The 16th of March marks 100 days to go until this year’s Armed Forces Day takes place, which is taking place in Falmouth, Cornwall. — Armed Forces Day will recognise the work that members of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force, as well as Veterans, Cadets and Armed Forces families, all play in keeping the UK safe, at home and abroad.

The Challenger 2 is the UKs main battle tank, designed to destroy other tanks and has been successfully employed across a number of conflict areas. — Originally introduced into the British Army in 1994 to replace The Challenger 1 as a tank to destroy other tanks, The Challenger 2 has travelled the world on operations with the British Army including to Eastern Europe and Iraq. Now the UK will be sending a squadron of Challenger 2…

The Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE) is the overall umbrella term used to describe the federation of organisations and arrangements that enables, maintains, and delivers the continuous at sea deterrent (CASD) and submarine forces. These include the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) and Royal Navy (RN), together with the two key delivery…

UK armed forces have taken part in the state visit hosting the President of South Africa. Understand the important role armed forces play with events such as state visits. — This week members of the Armed Forces have been involved in the official State Visit of the President of the Republic of South Africa. The military have a long history of providing ceremonial support for foreign leaders and Heads of state when visiting the United Kingdom.