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The Ministry of Defence (MOD) protects the security, independence and interests of our country at home and abroad.
The Defence Gateway gives members of the Defence community access to Defence web applications from privately-owned devices.
We work for a secure and prosperous United Kingdom with global reach and influence. We will protect our people, territories, values and interests at home and overseas, through strong armed forces and in partnership with allies, to ensure our security,...
A new joint defence declaration with Germany has been signed by the Defence Secretary
The Defence Safety Authority is established by a Charter issued by the Secretary of State (SofS) empowering it as an independent Regulator and Investigator for Health, Safety and Environmental Protection (HS&EP) in Defence. DSA is part of the Ministry of...
Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, signed a joint declaration with German Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, on 24 July, 2024.
Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, gave a speech to the RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2024
A part of Strategic Command, Defence Digital has an important role within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the age of information warfare.
As an arm’s length body of the Ministry of Defence, we deliver equipment and support services to the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force. DE&S is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence .
Official Ministry of Defence website providing images, videos, and press releases to media and the public.
Ministry of Defence’s assessment of strategic technologies that will drive modernisation and deliver future battle-winning capabilities for our UK Armed Forces.
The Secretary of State for Defence has overall responsibility for the business of the department. Responsibilities include: strategic campaign and operational oversight including as a member of the National Security Council Nuclear Deterrent (CAS-D) and operations policy and enterprise Strategic...
The Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) funds innovative research that could lead to a cost-effective capability advantage for UK armed forces and national security.
KiD defines how we conduct, govern and control our defence acquisition process and is the primary bearer of all policy and guidance governing defence’s project delivery and commercial functions.
Defence Standardization develops and pursues MOD’s standardization policy, both nationally and internationally, with civil and military partners to support increased interoperability and more effective acquisition.
The King's Speech announces the Armed Forces Commissioner who will be a strong, independent champion to improve life for UK service personnel and their families, while the Government reinforces the UK’s unshakeable commitment to NATO.
Dstl ensures the UK armed forces have the required weapons capability through research, development and demonstration of advances in science and technology.
Through the Innovation Priorities we are looking for ideas and opportunities in unconventional places and in unanticipated relationships.
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) finds and funds exploitable innovation for a safer future. DASA is part of the Ministry of Defence .
The Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, gave a speech to the RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2024
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