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The Imperial War Museum (IWM) is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from World War 1 to the present day. It provides for, and encourages, the study and understanding of the history of...
Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.
Find out about legacy health, recognition, return to civilian life, support from the voluntary sector, commemoration and payment schemes.
War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Tribunal - appeal a war pension decision, deadline, how to appeal, hearing.
Find out about UK forces in Afghanistan
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) brings strategic advantage to UK defence and security through science and technology. Dstl is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence .
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
UK Space Command is the defence lead for space operations, space workforce, and space capability. It’s a joint command, staffed by personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force, alongside civil servants and contractors.
This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
Sir Richard Moore, Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, discussed the UK-France intelligence relationship and the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale
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