Saddle Up: Why the British Army is Rediscovering the ‘War Horse’
For hundreds of years, horses and soldiers were inseparable, but the rise of tanks and helicopters appeared to end that era. Today, the British Army is quietly rediscovering the value…
Kilts Hit London: 5 SCOTS Return for King’s Guard Duties
The melodic drone of the pipes and the unmistakable sight of the kilt have returned to the streets of London. Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5…
“They Mirror Your Energy”: How Horses are Building Mental Resilience in the British Army
The British Army has long relied on horses for ceremony and tradition, but a new initiative is proving they are just as vital for the mental health of modern soldiers.…
Jungle Wings: British Army’s Brunei Flight Receives High-Tech Helicopter Upgrade
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has officially delivered new helicopter capability to 667 Squadron Army Air Corps in Brunei. The upgrade replaces the retired Puma HC2s with modernised Airbus H145…
A New Voice for the Ranks: UK’s First Armed Forces Commissioner Appointed
The UK government has officially established a new statutory watchdog designed to act as an independent “champion” for serving personnel and their families. Former Air Commodore Polly Miller-Perkins CBE has…
AI in the Sky: How Drones are Revolutionising Explosive Hazard Detection
By Allied Dispatch UK The landscape of modern safety and security is shifting rapidly. Today, the UK government announced a major milestone in defence technology: the successful trial of AI-powered…
King’s Royal Hussars Demonstrate High-Tech Warfighting to Princess Royal
By Allied Dispatch UK The King’s Royal Hussars (KRH) have showcased their latest tactical innovations and combat readiness to their Colonel-in-Chief, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, during a visit…
RAF Brize Norton Selected for First New MoD-Built Forces Homes in a Decade
By Allied Dispatch UK DEFENCE ESTATE | Infrastructure & Welfare The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that construction is set to begin on the first new-build military family homes…
Wales Expands Support for Armed Forces Families with New ‘Service Child’ Definition
By Allied Dispatch UK DEFENCE POLICY | Education & Welfare The Welsh Government has announced a significant expansion of the definition of a ‘service child,’ a move designed to ensure…
£283 Million Deal to Sustain UK Defence Boat Fleet and Support Industry
By Allied Dispatch UK UK Defence News The UK Government has announced a £283.5 million package to maintain and support around 3,000 smaller military vessels used across the Armed Forces.…