British Armed Forces

Drummer Lee Rigby’s regiment condemns the exploitation of his death while his family say he would not have wanted his name used “as an excuse” for attacks on others.

Drummer Lee Rigby, the soldier murdered in south east London, was returning to Woolwich barracks when he was killed, his inquest is told.

Woolwich suspect Michael Adebowale leaves court in police custody after he was charged late on Wednesday with the street murder of Drummer Lee Rigby a week ago.

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond confirms up to 90 Afghans are being detained at Camp Bastion, but the government hopes to transfer them to Afghan custody in the near future.

“Rest in peace, Lee. We loved you so much. You will always be our hero.” The family of the man murdered in the street in Woolwich, south east London, speak of their grief for the first time.

Over 20 soldiers placed on the sex offenders register have continued to serve in what the Army says are “exceptional circumstances.” But assault victims say military justice lacks independence.

Twelve people – including three British soldiers – are killed in the first IED-related incident of 2013, as the Ministry of Defence warns that the situation is still “risky and dangerous”.

Hundreds of people turn out in Tamworth, Staffs, today to pay their respects at the funeral of a second world war veteran many of them did not know.

Young men are far more likely to commit violent crimes if they have served in the armed forces, according to a major study.

Defence secretary Philip Hammond warns he will resist further cuts to the armed forces in Chancellor George Osborne’s forthcoming spending review.

A document seen by Channel 4 News warns of a surge in complaints within the army this year, as MPs add their voices to calls for an independent armed forces ombudsman.

Wounded service personnel have welcomed a government move to guarantee leg amputees get the most up-to-date prosthetic limbs available.

The Somali President tells Channel 4 News he wants more British military and intelligence help against Al Qaeda.

Prince Harry’s flight instructor claims he suffered “gross mistreatment” at the hands of the army, as Labour calls for independent policing of the armed forces.

Britain is offering support for the French military operation in Mali with up to 200 troops to be deployed to Africa to support the training of an intervention force.