FACTSHEET: UK Defence and the Armed Forces on the web This factsheet lists the official web presences of the Royal Navy, the British Army, the Royal Air Force and the UK Ministry of Defence and its agencies.

Design selected for future armoured vehicle for British Army (FRES) The Ministry of Defence has today, Thursday 8 May 2008, announced the provisional selection of Piranha 5 as the preferred design for the Future Rapid Effect System (FRES) Utility Vehicle, the first of the Army's programme for a new force of battlefield armoured vehicles.

British troops help US Marines tackle the Taliban in Garmsir UK troops working as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in southern Afghanistan have been taking part in a joint operation with US Marines aimed at disrupting Taliban activity in the volatile Garmsir area of Helmand province.

Army Officer survives Taliban grenade attack An Army Officer from the Royal Regiment of Scotland has had a lucky escape after surviving a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) attack in Afghanistan.

Defence teams scoop equipment awards A group of defence engineering teams have received awards which recognise their outstanding achievements at a ceremony held at MOD's Main Building in Whitehall, London today, Thursday 8 May 2008. Report by Leigh Morrison.

TA soldiers in Kabul: A day in the life A group of Territorial Army soldiers from 4th Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (4 LANCS) are currently deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, where they are guarding the Headquarters of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).

British troops help US Marines tackle the Taliban in Garmsir UK troops working as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in southern Afghanistan have been taking part in a joint operation with US Marines aimed at disrupting Taliban activity in the volatile Garmsir area of Helmand province.

RAF doctor honoured for Iraq bravery An RAF doctor has won a prestigious award at a ceremony in Glasgow in recognition of his bravery and skill while he was working as part of an emergency medical response team in Iraq.

Basra fire fight heroes honoured by The Queen A Royal Air Force Regiment Corporal who risked his life to save a mortally wounded colleague during an ambush by Iraqi insurgents near Basra has received the Military Cross from Her Majesty The Queen – the first to be awarded to a RAF non-commissioned officer. Report by Steve Willmot.

Defence teams scoop equipment awards A group of defence engineering teams have received awards which recognise their outstanding achievements at a ceremony held at MOD's Main Building in Whitehall, London today, Thursday 8 May 2008. Report by Leigh Morrison.