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The home of Ministry of Defence on GOV.UK. 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 stron…
Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
The Ministry of Defence took primacy for the UK's operational response to small boat migration in the English Channel from 14 April 2022 to 31 January 2023.
Estimate your armed forces pension - get a forecast of your armed forces pension, apply online or by post
Get military service records for the army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines or RAF from 1920 - who can apply, how long it takes, cost, how to apply
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.
The UK and our allies condemn the Russian government’s unprovoked and premeditated war against Ukraine. The UK and our international partners are united in support for Ukraine. The UK government is providing a range of econo…
Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.
All service leavers will receive a new ID card to mark their time in the armed forces.
Military Aviation Authority regulatory publications (MRP) which include overarching documents, Regulatory Articles (RA) and manuals.
Royal Air Force (RAF) operational low flying training timetables in 3 areas of the UK.
The MOD took operational command of responding to small boat crossings in the English Channel on 14 April 2022, this returned to the Home Office on 31 January 2023.
A compensation scheme for UK serving and former service personnel injured as a result of their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.
A guide for Service families about applying for, maintaining, moving in and out of and living in UK Service Family Accommodation (SFA).
How to apply for access to personal data held by the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
Careers in the Ministry of Defence
A list of published Joint Service Publication (JSP) documents produced by the Ministry of Defence.
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
This site hosts the MAM-P, which is co-owned and sponsored by the Commands, and information associated with the transition from MAP-01 to MAM-P.
Information on how to contact Veterans UK and their services.
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