UK Army

Sikh prayer books 'Nitnem Gutka' issued to UK Sikh military personnel after 100 years

Sikh prayer books issued to UK Sikh military personnel. The prayer books have been printed in three languages in durable and waterproof material to withstand the rigours of military life.

Nov 10, 2022, 09:27 AM IST

UK opens up military recruitment, to get more men from India, Commonwealth nations

Britain currently employs 4,500 Commonwealth citizens in the armed forces, with 3,940 in the Army, 480 in the Royal Navy and 80 serving in the RAF.

Nov 05, 2018, 18:38 PM IST

First Sikh guardsman tests positive for cocaine, could be expelled from UK Army

A 22-year-old Sikh soldier, who created history by becoming the first to wear a turban during an annual parade to mark British Queen Elizabeth II's birthday ceremony, could be kicked out from his post after he was tested positive for cocaine, according to a media report.

Sep 25, 2018, 12:20 PM IST

UK army chief Gen Nicholas Patrick Carter on Pakistan visit

The UK army chief will also address participants of the National Security and War Course at the National Defence University. 

Oct 13, 2017, 18:42 PM IST

UK troops use Bollywood music as new weapon against ISIS

British special forces are blasting Bollywood music as a new psychological warfare weapon against Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists in Libya on the advice of a Pakistani-born intelligence officer, it emerged on Wednesday.

Jun 01, 2016, 22:53 PM IST

More UK Muslims in Islamic State than British Army: Donald Trump

The remarks came as a petition demanding Trump be barred from entering the UK amassed 500,000 signatures.

Dec 11, 2015, 20:06 PM IST