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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,...
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) protects the security, independence and interests of our country at home and abroad.
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.
Policies and measures to tackle unacceptable behaviour across Defence, including ways to respond and report it.
The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) provide a range of specialist policing capabilities at various sensitive defence sites across the UK.
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 .
Provides strategic leadership across the full range of Ministry of Defence (MOD) acquisition, procurement and commercial activities.
Careers in the Ministry of Defence
The Byelaws Review team is carrying out a far reaching overview and update of byelaws as they relate to all MOD sites in the UK.
Information about the different organisations Defence procurement buy their equipment, products and services through.
The Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy will define the government’s vision for the UK’s role in the world over the next decade.
Exemptions from export and trade control licences for controlled military goods owned by the Crown.
On 18 March the Defence Secretary announced new measures to enable armed forces personnel to support public services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
The Ministry of Defence cadet forces provide a challenging and stimulating contemporary cadet experience that develops and inspires young people within a safe environment.
What MOD locations you can use for filming, how to apply to use them, and details about the Defence Image Database.
Information about using Ministry of Defence (MOD) T&E facilities and getting involved in test and evaluation transformation.
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