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Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Get military records of service for the Royal Navy (including Royal Marines), British Army and Royal Air Force - who can apply, how long it takes, cost, how to apply.
Royal Air Force (RAF) operational low flying training timetables in 3 areas of the UK.
Estimate your armed forces pension - get a forecast of your armed forces pension, apply online or by post
Use these forms when claiming an Armed Forces Pension. The life and personal accident insurance form is to be completed in accordance with 2021DIN01-62.
Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.
Guidance and forms for claiming or renewing tax credits. Including childcare costs, payment dates, leaving or coming to the UK, overpayments and reporting changes.
Guidance on usage of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card.
A new game-changing weapon that uses radio waves to disable enemy electronics and take down multiple drones at once is under development for the UK’s armed forces.
With up to 28 warships and submarines in the pipeline, backed by defence spending rising to 2.5% of GDP, Britain is seeing a new Golden Age of shipbuilding.
Portsmouth will host a major national commemorative event to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, in June 2024.
General Dame Sharon Nesmith DCB ADC Gen is to be appointed as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff and Aide-de-Camp to His Majesty in the rank of General.
Military Aviation Authority regulatory publications (MRP) which include overarching documents, Regulatory Articles (RA) and manuals.
Careers in the Ministry of Defence
A compensation scheme for UK serving and former service personnel injured as a result of their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.
Thousands of Armed Forces personnel and members of the public will take part in events in Normandy and Portsmouth this June.
How to apply for a medal or veterans badge - who can apply, application forms, contact details, how long it takes, replacement military medals or badges
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