As the nation comes together to celebrate Armed Forces Week, Reserves Day provides an opportunity to shine a light on the vital contributions of our Reserve Forces. The world is changing, we are in a new era of digital warfare, …
A blog by Wing Commander Colin Mathieson Wing Commander Colin Mathieson is celebrating 40 years as a Reservist in uniform, most recently having worked as Head of Media at the Permanent Joint Headquarters. His role bridges military operations and public …
Our Defence Academy delivers world-class training and education to defence and security personnel. Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) apprentices Becky and Jolie are currently completing a five-year Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (WOME) engineering degree apprenticeship. As part of this …
Established in 2017, jHub is Strategic Command’s central innovation hub, dedicated to accelerating the adoption of new technology within Defence. By providing frontline users with cutting-edge technology and processes, jHub delivers battle-winning capabilities in the shortest possible time. jHub achieves …
Interviewer: Can you introduce yourself and share a bit about your background? Sharon: My name’s Sharon Brookes, and I’m the Senior Civil Servant (SCS) 1* Director of the Defence College for Military Capability Integration (DCMCI), part of Defence Academy. I’m …
The transition to a state-of-the-art Emergency Department (ED) at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth was successfully completed on 26 November 2024, thanks to an innovative collaboration between Defence Medical Services (DMS) personnel and NHS staff. The seamless move was …
As part of the Defence Experimentation and Wargaming Hub’s People in Wargaming series we recently spoke to a panel of people/experts about their experiences in the field of wargaming. Interviewer: Can you briefly introduce yourself? Tess: I am Tess Butler, CEO …
HMS FORTH is the first of five Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV). Beginning service in 2018, she is a leading maritime security asset in the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI). Her remit offers reassurance and protection in the Falkland Islands. …
In British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI), Mount Pleasant Airfield (MPA) is exposed to dramatic and challenging South Atlantic winter conditions at this time of year. This climate makes the operation of the airfield challenging. 1312 Flight (Flt), 905 Expeditionary …
Meet Air Specialist (Class 1) Technician (AS1(T)) Matthew Cashmore. He shares insights into his life, highlights and contributions as part of 1435 Flight (Flt), 905 Expeditionary Air Wing (EAW) in the Falklands. Interviewer: Could you introduce yourself and your …