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How the UK government interprets Wassenaar Arrangements
The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
Services and facilities providing treatment and support for wounded, sick and injured service personnel.
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.
Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Major Kevin McCool who has died while off-duty in Kenya on 29 November 2023.
Find out about misconduct hearings involving Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) officers and how to attend these public hearings.
These reports outline the MOD’s gender pay gap and bonus pay gap figures for MOD Civil Servants (including MOD agencies ) and the UK armed forces.
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 North West of England and the Isle of Man Reserves Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (NW RFCA) is the organisation that supports and promotes the Reserve Forces of all three Armed Services and the three Cadet organisations in the region.
500 support trucks will be delivered to the British Army, to support operational activity, following a rapid procurement process of just 7 months.
Policies and measures to tackle unacceptable behaviour across Defence, including ways to respond and report it.
The impact of defence spending is felt in every region of the country through its support of 260,000 UK jobs and nearly £20-billion investment into UK industries every year.
Alongside our closest allies in the US, our British Defence Staff in the US (BDS US) personnel are always ready to respond, anywhere, anytime.
Guide to licensing requirements and restrictions for trade control and the export of controlled military goods, software and technology.
Dstl ensures the UK armed forces have the required weapons capability through research, development and demonstration of advances in science and technology.
The death of a family member is a difficult time. We provide a number of free services to families when a veteran or service person dies.
Emotional and practical support for bereaved families and loved ones is available from government departments and approved charities.
The Ministry of Defence cadet forces provide a challenging and stimulating contemporary cadet experience that develops and inspires young people within a safe environment.
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