Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) Portfolio
The Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) portfolio, launched in late 2016, is delivering new and refurbished accommodation for over 27,000 military personnel across 24 active projects. It also targets the release of surplus Ministry of Defence land sufficient for more than 32,000 civilian homes, supporting broader housing and economic growth. In parallel, DEO is integrating biodiversity net‑gain measures across more than 200 hectares of its sites. The programme spans housing, technical, combat, medical, cyber‑warfare and fast‑jet training infrastructure.
Good Homes at the Heart of Military Life: MOD to Build First New Forces Homes in a Decade
The Ministry of Defence will begin construction of 265 new forces homes, flats and bungalows at RAF Brize Norton, marking the first MOD housing development since 2017. Over the next 12 months, an additional 2,000 military properties will be modernised,...
Transparency Data: MOD Gender Pay Gap Reports 2025
The UK Equality Act 2010 mandates public bodies with 250+ staff to publish annual gender‑pay data. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) released its 2025 report on 26 March 2026, fulfilling this statutory duty for the ninth year. The disclosure includes mean and...
New Boost to Defence Victim Support and Prevention to Raise Standards Across the Armed Forces
The UK Ministry of Defence is allocating over £500,000 (about $635,000) to create five permanent positions in the Victim Witness Care Unit (VWCU). The expansion will boost the unit’s capacity to handle roughly 100 additional victim‑survivor cases each year and...
Guidance: Armed Forces Pension Board Annual Report and Plans
The Ministry of Defence’s Armed Forces Pension Board released its 2020‑21 annual report on 7 October 2016. The 116 KB OpenDocument file outlines the board’s oversight of the defence pension scheme, including compliance with regulations and scheme performance. The page also tracks a...
Official Statistics: UK Armed Forces Operational Deaths Post World War 2: 2026
The UK Ministry of Defence released its 2026 Official Statistic on operational deaths, detailing fatalities among service members across all medal‑earning missions since World War II. The 18‑page PDF and accompanying spreadsheet files present a tri‑service breakdown of both regular and...
Shadow Fleet Set to Be Interdicted in UK Waters in Latest Blow to Russia
The United Kingdom has granted its armed forces and law‑enforcement agencies the authority to board and interdict Russian‑sanctioned shadow‑fleet vessels transiting UK waters. The decision follows recent Royal Navy tracking operations and aligns Britain with Joint Expeditionary Force allies such...
Boost to British Jobs and Skills with New Deals to Support Thousands of Defence Boats
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded £283.5 million (≈$363 million) in contracts to Golden Arrow Marine, UK Docks, Griffon Marine, Babcock and Serco to maintain and support 3,000 small‑craft vessels across the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and MOD Police....
Multi-Billion-Pound Support Deal Agreed as Part of Major UK Export Win
The United Kingdom and Turkey have signed a multi‑billion‑pound (≈$2.5 billion) training and support contract for British‑built Typhoon fighter jets. The agreement will train 10 Turkish pilots and about 100 ground‑crew technicians in the UK and secures long‑term maintenance, spares and...
Transparency Data: MOD Business Appointment Rules: Applications Completed From October to December 2025
Transparency data released by the UK Ministry of Defence shows that former senior officials at SCS1‑SCS4 level completed business appointment applications between October and December 2025. Among them, Lieutenant General Sir Charles Stickland and Vice Admiral Guy Robinson took paid...
Policy Paper: Defence Diplomacy Strategy
The United Kingdom has published its first Defence Diplomacy Strategy, fulfilling a pledge made in the June 2025 Strategic Defence Review. The strategy places a "NATO First" mindset at its core, seeking to deepen alliances across Europe, the Middle East and...
Transparency Data: Military Court Service Sentencing Remarks 2026
On 23 March 2026 the UK Ministry of Defence published ten Judge Advocate sentencing transcripts from the Military Court Service, covering cases heard after 1 January 2025 that resulted in dismissal from His Majesty’s Service. The documents, ranging from four to ten pages, are...
Official Statistics: MOD Civil Servant Diversity Statistics: April 2026
On 21 May 2026, the UK Ministry of Defence released its April 2026 civil servant diversity statistics, outlining the gender, ethnic, disability and sexual‑orientation composition of its civilian workforce. Women now represent 45% of MOD civilian staff, ethnic minorities 12%,...
Transparency Data: MOD: Spending over £500 on an ePC for January to December 2026
The UK Ministry of Defence has published its electronic procurement card (ePC) transactions exceeding £500 for January and February 2026. The data are released as OpenDocument Spreadsheet (ODS) files, each under 250 KB, and are updated monthly to cover all ePC...
Lights Out for the 'Landy': British Army to Retire Iconic Land Rover Fleet
The British Army has begun retiring its iconic Land Rover fleet, ending a 70‑year service legacy that saw over 5,000 vehicles in use as of 2025. A commemorative event at Bovington marked the start of the phase‑out and launched a...
How We Protected the UK and Space in February 2026
In February 2026 the UK National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) logged 66 re‑entries, most of which were satellites, while collision alerts for UK‑licensed assets dropped to 2,117, the lowest figure of the year. The in‑orbit population rose to 33,165 objects,...
UK Defence Industry Steps up Support for Gulf Partners Facing Iranian Attacks
Britain escalated defence support for Gulf states amid Iran's indiscriminate attacks, convening senior officials and representatives from 13 UK defence firms with regional ambassadors. The UK government confirmed plans to acquire additional Lightweight Multirole Missiles from Thales to equip British...
MOD Approach to Safeguarding the Eskdalemuir Seismological Array
From September to December 2024 the Ministry of Defence (MOD) consulted on a new approach to safeguard the Eskdalemuir Seismological Array against cumulative seismic ground vibration (SGV) from windfarm projects. Following the consultation, the MOD will implement the revised safeguarding...
Guidance: Nordic Synthesis: Implications From Global Strategic Trends 7
Nordic Synthesis: Implications from Global Strategic Trends 7, released on 1 October 2024, gathers defence and policy officials from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden to examine long‑term strategic trends shaping the region. The paper interprets the UK’s Global Strategic Trends 7 outlook and...
Guidance: Future Operating Environments 2040
The UK Ministry of Defence released "Future Operating Environments 2040" (FOEs 2040), an evidence‑led assessment of how global drivers, disruptors and actors could shape defence contexts through 2040. The guidance builds on the Strategic Defence Review 2025, outlining plausible scenarios to aid...
UK-Ukraine Joint Statement: Enhanced Security and Defence Industrial Collaboration Declaration
The United Kingdom and Ukraine signed a joint declaration to deepen security and defence industrial cooperation. The pact formalises joint R&D, co‑production of systems such as the Octopus interceptor drone, and the Lyra programme covering drones, air‑defence and long‑range effectors....
UK and Germany Meet to Advance Deep Precision Strike Missile Programme to Boost National Security
UK Defence Minister Luke Pollard met German State Secretary Jens Plötner in Berlin to review progress on a joint Deep Precision Strike missile programme. The initiative aims to produce stealth cruise and hypersonic missiles capable of exceeding 2,000 km, with initial...
UK and Ireland Agree Updated Memorandum of Understanding on Bilateral Defence Cooperation
The United Kingdom and Ireland have signed a refreshed Memorandum of Understanding to deepen bilateral defence cooperation. The updated MoU emphasizes maritime security, cyber defence, air‑domain information sharing, and joint procurement of military equipment. It also reinforces collaboration on UN...
Overhaul of Nuclear System to Speed up Building and Cut Costs
Britain’s government announced a comprehensive overhaul of nuclear planning and regulation, aiming to streamline approvals and cut costs to accelerate new nuclear builds. The reforms, based on the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce’s recommendations, are slated for completion by the end of...
Form: How to Submit a Data Subject Request to MOD
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) provides Form 7779 for individuals to submit data subject requests under UK data protection law. The form covers rights such as access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection, and directs users to the dedicated SAR...
Scotland Set for Skills and Innovation Boost as £50 Million Defence Growth Deal Unveiled
The UK government has unveiled a £50 million defence growth deal for Scotland, funding two Defence Technical Excellence Colleges and £10 million for innovation facilities at the Arrol Gibb Innovation Campus and Clyde Engineering and Innovation Centre. The programme aims to create...
Accredited Official Statistics: MOD Trade, Industry and Contracts: 2025
The Ministry of Defence’s Trade, Industry and Contracts bulletin for 2025 presents detailed spending figures, defence‑export data and cross‑departmental comparisons. The edition removes the Major Equipment Projects section after data gaps, signalling a transition from the Defence Equipment Plan to...
Guidance: DAO Policies
The Department of Administrative Operations (DAO) has maintained a rigorous schedule of policy revisions since its inception in July 2017. The most recent overhaul on 11 March 2026 refreshed eight core policies, including complaints, conflict of interest, quality assurance, reasonable adjustment, safeguarding,...
UK Convenes JEF Partners to Disrupt Russia's Shadow Fleet
The UK Defence Secretary and Attorney General convened legal representatives from Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) nations to shape a coordinated legal response against Russia's sanction‑evading shadow fleet. The meeting builds on discussions at the Munich Security Conference and underscores a...
Cyber Security Model Question Sets
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has published a set of Supplier Assurance Questionnaires (SAQs) and a Flow‑Down Risk Assessment as part of its Cyber Security Model. Four SAQ templates cover cyber risk profiles from Level 0 (minimal) to Level 3 (most...
Policy Paper: UK Support to Ukraine: Factsheet
The UK government released a factsheet outlining its comprehensive support to Ukraine, first published on 21 August 2024 and most recently updated on 9 March 2026. The document details a multi‑billion‑pound package of military aid, humanitarian assistance, and financial backing aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s...
Guidance: DAO Qualification Specification: Level 3
The Defence Awarding Organisation (DAO) has continuously updated its Level 3 qualification portfolio, most recently adding a Small Arms Instruction award on 9 March 2026 and revising contact details to DEFAC-DAO@mod.gov.uk. Over the past decade, numerous diplomas and awards have been withdrawn, replaced,...
Guidance: Joint Prosecution Protocol - England and Wales
On 25 October 2023 the UK Ministry of Defence published a Joint Prosecution Protocol for England and Wales, updated on 9 March 2026. The protocol governs how criminal jurisdiction is allocated when a Service law subject is present in England or Wales, giving both...
UK Reveals Military Maintenance Facilities in Ukraine for First Time
The United Kingdom has publicly disclosed its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities operating inside Ukraine, where British‑run workshops refurbish battle‑damaged armoured vehicles and artillery. Defence Minister Luke Pollard visited the sites and led the seventh, record‑size UK trade mission,...
Transparency Data: Official Development Assistance: UK Integrated Security Fund (UKISF)
On 6 March 2026 the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office released a transparency dataset detailing Official Development Assistance (ODA) expenditures for the UK Integrated Security Fund (UKISF) from April 2024 through September 2025. The UKISF, which superseded the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund...
Guidance: Contractor Flying Approved Organizations Scheme (Basic Uncrewed Air Systems) (CFAOS(BU))
The Contractor Flying Approved Organisations Scheme (Basic Uncrewed Air Systems) (CFAOS (BU)) establishes a formal mechanism for approving defence‑contractor organisations that operate UK military‑registered uncrewed air systems in the Open Category and Specific S1 sub‑category. Approval follows Regulatory Article 1031 and requires organisations...
Cyber Security Model
The UK Ministry of Defence has transitioned its Cyber Security Model from version 3 to version 4, introducing four new Cyber Risk Profiles (Level 0‑3) and a digital Supplier Cyber Protection Service for risk assessments and assurance questionnaires. Under CSMv4, suppliers must self‑assess...
MOD Engagement with Trade Associations
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) maintains active partnerships with a network of trade associations spanning defence, aerospace, technology, space and maritime sectors. Key bodies such as Team Defence Information, ADS, Make UK Defence, techUK, UKspace and the Society of Maritime Industries...
Official Statistics: UK Defence Export Statistics 2024
The UK Ministry of Defence released its 2024 defence export statistics, covering data from 2013 through 2024. Total defence exports reached approximately £13.5 billion in the 2023/24 financial year, marking a 4% increase over the previous year. The report highlights the...
Guidance: Military Low Flying: Air Weapons Ranges Activity
UK military low‑flying air weapons ranges have issued continuous out‑of‑hours activity updates across Holbeach, Tain and Donna Nook since 2016. The guidance, refreshed most recently on 4 March 2026, details specific dates and times for training flights that temporarily restrict civilian airspace....
Guidance: Air Safety Management System Overview (ASMsO)
The UK Ministry of Defence is offering a two‑day Air Safety Management System Overview (ASMsO) course to equip military personnel with the knowledge to develop and manage air safety management systems. The blended program covers the 16 functional elements of...
Transparency Data: MOD: Spending over £25,000, January to December 2026
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has published its January 2026 spending data for all contracts exceeding £25,000. The information is provided as an OpenDocument Spreadsheet (ODS) and was made publicly available on 4 March 2026. This monthly disclosure is part of the...
UK Sends Warship and Drone-Busting Helicopters to the Eastern Mediterranean to Protect Brits and Allies in the Region
The United Kingdom has dispatched the Type‑45 destroyer HMS Dragon and two Wildcat helicopters armed with Martlet missiles to the Eastern Mediterranean. The warship’s Sea Viper system can launch eight missiles in under ten seconds and guide sixteen simultaneously, bolstering air‑defence...
Impact Assessment: Armed Forces Bill 2026: Impact Assessments
The UK government released two impact assessments linked to the Armed Forces Bill 2026, covering strategic reserves and an extension of the Armed Forces Covenant duty. The Strategic Reserves assessment outlines a five‑year plan to bolster stockpiles and allocate additional funding....
Guidance: List of MAA Approved Organizations
The Medical Advisory Agency (MAA) continuously refreshes its roster of approved organisations, publishing updates almost every month since the list’s debut on 17 March 2017. The most recent revision appeared on 2 March 2026, bringing the total to more than 90 published updates. Each...
Defence Futures and Force Design Internship Programme
The UK Ministry of Defence’s Defence Futures and Force Design (F&FD) postgraduate internship programme is accepting applications until 2 March 2026 for a six‑to‑eight‑week placement beginning July 2026. Interns will join the Insights, Analysis, Research and Challenge (IARC) team, contributing to strategic concepts,...
UK Hosts Senior NATO Leaders to Discuss Nuclear Deterrence
On 27 February the United Kingdom convened senior NATO political and military leaders to review the Alliance’s nuclear deterrence strategy and Euro‑Atlantic security. The gathering underscored NATO’s unwavering commitment to nuclear deterrence and highlighted the UK’s unique position as the only...
Guidance: Whittington Ranges Firing Times
Whittington Range has continuously updated its firing schedule, posting weekly and monthly timetables from 2021 through February 2026. Each entry details specific firing windows, often adjusting dates, adding new periods, or deleting outdated slots. The updates are published on a...
Promotional Material: Find Opportunities to Become a Supplier with the Ministry of Defence
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence has released a new supplier outreach leaflet titled “Find opportunities to become a supplier with the Ministry of Defence.” The eight‑page PDF (679 KB) and an HTML version outline how businesses can engage with Defence,...
Guidance: Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy
The UK’s Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) provides third‑country support—including accommodation, transport and medical care—to locally employed Afghan staff eligible for resettlement in the UK. Since its first publication in January 2021, the policy has been repeatedly updated, most recently...