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From Closed organisation: Joint Forces Command (JFC)
  • Defence Secretary announces boost for multi-billion-pound SKYNET 6 programme

    Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has made his first keynote speech today, announcing the first step towards upgrading the UK’s military satellite communications system, SKYNET.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Prime Minister visits Northwood Headquarters

    The Prime Minister met with members of Joint Forces Command personnel and their families.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Medical Services head appointed

    Defence Minister Earl Howe has announced the appointment of Peter Homa as the new Director General of the Defence Medical Services.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Joint Forces Command Reserves Day

    Today the UK Armed Forces celebrates the role that Reservists make towards the work of UK defence.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Work of JFC personnel recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

    Joint Forces Command personnel have been honoured by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for their contribution to UK defence, as part of her annual Birthday Honours.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • My D-Day Connection

    As Joint Forces Command commemorates the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Liz O’Connell of the Defence Academy reflects on her own personal connection to D-Day.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • NCGI success at the GSE Geography in Government Awards 2019

    At the GSE Geography in Government Awards, 6 nominations from the National Centre for Geospatial Intelligence, part of Defence Intelligence, were shortlisted.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Life saving frontline technology given £5-million boost

    The development of the TXA Autoinjector will allow life-saving blood clotting treatment to be given at the push of a button.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Exceptional work recognised by Commander JFC

    Commander Joint Forces Command (JFC) Commendations have been presented to individuals from across the organisation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £30-million boost to fast-track battlefield apps

    Digital apps are set to redefine the battlefield as the Defence Secretary announces a £30-million boost to fast-track agile software development technology.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and NATO allies to test crisis response on exercise in Germany

    The military planning exercise will test allies' ability to respond to a crisis.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Secretary of State visits the jHub

    The Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP, Secretary of State for Defence, has visited the jHub offices in London to learn about their role in UK defence.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit British Forces Cyprus

    This week Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited British Armed Forces personnel based in Cyprus.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Joint Forces Command Operational Honours announced

    The latest Operational Honours and Awards List has been published recognising individuals from across UK defence.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Commander JFC awards outstanding individuals

    Individuals from Joint Forces Command (JFC) have been awarded Commander JFC Commendations.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Joint Forces Command appoints new Director of Overseas Bases

    Commander of Joint Forces Command General Chris Deverell welcomes Alison Stevenson as the first Director of Overseas Bases.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A visual guide to Exercise Saif Sareea logistics

    In preparation for Exercise Saif Sareea 3 (SS3), Joint Forces Command have put together a series of videos explaining the logistics of the operation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Commendations awarded to outstanding JFC staff

    Individuals from across Joint Forces Command were presented with Commander Joint Forces Command Commendations in recognition for their contribution to the wider Ministry of Defence.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK armoured vehicles arrive in Oman ahead of Exercise Saif Sareea 3

    Two ‘roll-on roll-off’ ships transporting armoured for Exercise Saif Sareea 3 which will take place across Oman in October and November 2018.

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  • Medical team train in Oman for Exercise Saif Sareea 3

    The Joint Medical Group has deployed to Oman ahead of Exercise Saif Sareea 3 (SS3), a joint exercise between the armed forces of the UK and Oman.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government