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New acoustic weapon detection system will help keep soldier safe on the battlefield by helping to locate and target positions of enemy gunfire, mortars and explostions.
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.
You can apply for either: your own records of service if you are, or have…
You can apply for your records if you are, or have been, a member of the…
Records of service for the deceased are held by the Ministry of Defence…
Write to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Information Rights team if you want…
Indefinite leave to remain if you've left the armed forces - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
You may be able apply for indefinite leave to remain if you’re leaving or…
Your partner and children may be able to apply for indefinite leave to…
If you’re in the UK, you must apply online to settle in the UK. Once…
You’ll be asked to make an appointment at a UK Visa and Citizenship…
You can apply if you left one of the following before 1 July 1997: the…
Find out about UK forces in Afghanistan
Support services for military and defence personnel and their families including: the Armed Forces Covenant, childcare, employment, finance, housing, pensions and compensation and welfare support.
Veteran Card: apply, get a digital version, request a replacement, what you can get when you use it to prove you served in the UK armed forces.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) carries out low flying for training across the UK - low flying areas (LFAs), tactical training areas (TTAs)
Mental health support and advice facilities for service personnel, reservists, veterans and service families.
Armed Forces to launch “gap year” Foundation Scheme in 2026 to give under-25s experience of armed forces
Find a BFPO number, send mail to and from British forces personnel and their families
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