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User guidance for sponsors who need to activate and use their NSVS Portal account.
United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of national security clearances. This guidance is for the Sponsor role.
The firearms security handbook provides guidance on storing and transporting firearms.
Guidance on UKDI terms and conditions for funding, contracts and intellectual property rights.
United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of security clearances.
How to submit a proposal to UKDI
A list of Ministry of Defence (MOD) acronyms and abbreviations.
Guidance on part 1 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, its associated regulations and non-statutory arrangements.
This document explains how the Defence Safety Authority (DSA) sets regulations.
Guidance on the government’s personnel security and national security vetting policies and how the processes work.
The Open Call is looking for innovative ideas to improve the defence and security of the UK. Your idea could be a concept, product or service, at various levels of maturity.
A joint Ministry of Defence and industry initiative to improve the protection of the defence supply chain from the cyber threat.
Defence resettlement policy for UK armed forces personnel.
This defence standard specifies the measures that defence suppliers are required to achieve at each of the 5 levels of cyber risk that a contract can be assessed as carrying.
The Amber Book provides a framework for how UK central government collectively responds to crises that require co-ordinated action across government
Any person or organisation involved in a transaction with those subject to financial sanctions will first need a licence from OFSI.
This guidance explains the Counter Proliferation Programme objectives for the financial year 2026 to 2027 and how to apply through the project bidding process.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in May 2025.
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) uses the Open Call for Innovation to find ideas that address challenges across both Defence and Security landscapes.
Data security control principles to use when processing and sharing personal data in your service.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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