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Apply for an armed forces veteran card to prove that you served in the UK armed forces.
The Defence Gateway gives members of the Defence community access to Defence web applications from privately-owned devices.
Guidance on usage of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card.
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Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
All service leavers will receive a new card to mark their time in the armed forces.
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.
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.
Defence spending with UK industry by the Ministry of Defence has topped £25 billion for the first time, official statistics have revealed.
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
Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace discusses NATO, Ukraine and Russia.
Royal Air Force (RAF) operational low flying training timetables in 3 areas of the UK.
Careers in the Ministry of Defence
Military Aviation Authority regulatory publications (MRP) which include overarching documents, Regulatory Articles (RA) and manuals.
How to apply for access to personal data held by the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
A military laser which could boost the UK Armed Forces with greater accuracy while reducing the reliance on high-cost ammunition has reached its next milestone.
A compensation scheme for UK serving and former service personnel injured as a result of their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.
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