British military

Royal armed services

The armed forces of the United Kingdom, comprising the British Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force.

The term appears in discussions of defense policy, international operations, and military history: The British military maintained a presence in the region for decades.

Distinguished from individual service branches when referring to the forces collectively.

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