Defence

• 149,000 people served full time in the UK armed forces in June 2026 People serving full time in the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, UK, June 1959 to June 2026; and the full-time regular forces of each service, 2000 to 2026. Number of people.
• The armed forces had 7 frigates, 171 combat jets and 285 tanks on 1 April 2026 Royal Navy ships, 2000 to 2026, and combat jets, helicopters and Army armoured vehicles, 2016 to 2026, UK, on 1 April each year. Number of ships, aircraft and vehicles.