British Armed Forces Commentry

The British Armed Forces came together for the final BAF-wide inspection of 2025, proudly stepping out in No.1 Dress. A moment to honour this year’s achievements and milestones. Next week officers will attend the Officers' Mess Gala to receive awards for their performance.

Staff from the King's Royal Hussars and the Household Cavalry Regiment begun their collaboration this evening, honing their armoured skills at Larkhill Garrison. The Chief of Defence Staff alongside the Commander Field Army were present to oversee the training.

✉️Letters exchanged between the Chief of Defence Staff and French Armed Forces.

The Chief of Defence Staff alongside the First Sea Lord were welcomed to Port De Brest for a visit and meeting with the French Armed Forces leadership. Talks were held regarding future collaborations between the two forces.

The Chief of Defence Staff has released a statement on the Commisioning of the Household Cavalry. Read it below⬇️

🌴⚔️ Ex. SNOWCAP ︀︀ ︀︀Today, in conjunction with members of the Pathfinder Platoon and UKSF, the Parachute Regiment undertook an operation to secure a High-Value Target (HVT) belonging to the Al-Masala terror cell.

Tonight for the first time as the Commander-in-Chief, HM The King inspected the British Armed Forces during their Bi-weekly inspection. With the Coronation in three weeks, members of the Armed Forces begin preparations for this historic occasion with dedication and pride.

👑His Majesty King Alexander has abdicated the Throne. 🔗drive.google.com/file/d/1ozKmlH…

Preparations for the National Defence Exhibition have begun in London. The NDE will display all three services of the UK's Armed Forces for one day in London. It will offer a unique opportunity to aid foreign relations, increase media interest and provide exclusive public access

Read below, resignation statement from the outgoing First Sea Lord, Admiral FederalDechart. ⬇️ drive.google.com/file/d/1YBSEUK…

📸The British Armed Forces rallied for their Bi-weekly service wide inspection. Adm. FederalDechart stepped down from his post as First Sea Lord, we thank him for his service. In his place Gen. Browntoes was promoted to the role of Chief of the Naval Staff and First Sea Lord.

Personnel from across the British Armed Forces assembled at Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth this week for their biweekly inspection, reviewed by the General Staff and members of the British Royal Family. The CDS confirmed BRNC will host inspections for the coming months.

The Rifles Regiment trained in aerial insertions with the Chinook today. Troops practiced fast, precise landings, honing skills that keep the Regiment ready to deploy anywhere, anytime.

The Rifles conducted a Machine Gunner intake, putting soldiers through their paces on the L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun — a 7.62mm belt-fed weapon delivering sustained, accurate fire in support of infantry manoeuvre. 🪖💥

The 16th Air Assault Brigade rallied at Merville Barracks to be inspected by the CDS alongside the CGS and the Commander Field Army. Colonel Commandant NizelFernandez presented promotions to personnel of the 16 Air Assault Brigade to conclude the event.

Exercise Iron Meridian: Elements from the UKSF, 42 Cdo Royal Marines and the Pathfinder Platoon conducted a joint simulation targeting a drug cartel network. Intelligence-led planning, covert reconnaissance and coordinated action tested joint capabilities.

A RAF pilot was recovered after a simulated crash in Finland during an exercise. The Parachute Regiment were deployed to locate and extract the pilot, who was evading insurgents. The pilot left coded indicators, allowing Paras to track and recover them safely.

KRH took part in Op. Endors Toi, using a sniper team to locate and provide intelligence on an insurgent convoy before armoured elements set up a snap ambush using camouflage and concealment tactics to surprise the enemy, ensuring local insurgents did not receive reinforcements.

The Chief of the Defence Staff has announced that BAF will begin undeploying from WestBridge. The Army and Royal Marines will remain on Quick Reaction Force (QRF) notice, ready to respond if required — until the General Election. 🇬🇧

Keep an eye on this channel for regular updates on training, operations, and highlights from across the force 🇬🇧

Elements from No. 2 Group and MERT-focused medics have been conducting medical emergency response training this week, sharpening casualty evacuation and lifesaving skills.