Defence Academy @DefAcUK
This is the official channel of the Defence Academy of the UK, part of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command. da.mod.uk Shrivenham Joined January 2014-
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RAF Chaplains recently explored the challenge at their annual conference, held at Beckett House, with insights from AVM Giles Legood and author Bruce R. Johnson on the enduring legacy of C.S. Lewis. Read more: ow.ly/Voh850ZVnWj @SPCKPublishing
Members of the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme visited the Defence Academy for a two-day Introduction to Defence course, gaining insight into modern defence challenges, cyber operations, intelligence and deterrence. Read the full story: da.mod.uk/news/2026/defe…
The visit concluded with the Secretary of State meeting course members from the Advanced Command and Staff Course 30, before addressing parliamentarians attending the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme’s Introduction to Defence course. 3/3
The Secretary of State for Defence visited the Defence Academy on 16 September to deliver a keynote address at the Defence Leadership Conference, bringing together defence leaders to understand departmental priorities and how they will work collectively to deliver them. 1/3
Accompanied by Defence Academy Commandant and Chief Executive, Maj Gen Peter Rowell, the Secretary of State toured the Academy's Technology Hub and met students on the Explosive Ordnance Engineering MSc, discussing how education and innovation support Defence capability. 2/3
We were delighted to welcome staff and students from Singapore's Goh Keng Swee Command and Staff College to the UK Defence Academy. Through professional military education and strategic dialogue, we continue to strengthen UK-Singapore ties across the Indo-Pacific. @UKinSingapore
World-class training. Global partnerships. Shared security. At @DefAcUK, Defence Secretary @wesstreeting saw first-hand how military personnel, civilians, industry and allies come together to build the knowledge needed to keep us secure in an increasingly dangerous world.
In an increasingly complex security environment, strong alliances matter more than ever. Discover how the Defence Academy is helping strengthen international partnerships, share expertise, and enhance collective security. Read more: da.mod.uk/news/2026/enha…
Faith, ethics and resilience were at the heart of discussions at Beckett House, bringing together participants to explore the human dimensions of defence and military service. Read the full story: da.mod.uk/news/2026/fait…
A Singaporean couple studying at the Defence Academy have both achieved top honours, highlighting excellence, dedication and the strength of international defence partnerships. Read their inspiring story: da.mod.uk/news/2026/sing…
25 defence and security professionals from 22 nations have completed the Managing Defence in the Wider Security Context course. Building global partnerships, sharing expertise and strengthening international collaboration for a more secure future. da.mod.uk/news/2026/inte…
Congratulations to Team Vulcanus, winners of the Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs' 2025 Prize, recognised for developing an innovative solution to improve management of obsolete military parts and strengthen defence capability. Read more: da.mod.uk/news/2026/defe…
Lieutenant Colonel Yousuf Almuaini, an Omani officer and directing staff on the Advanced Command and Staff Course, helps shape future leaders through research, teaching and international perspective. 🔗 da.mod.uk/what-we-do/our…
The Defence Investment Plan is published today - and Cyber and Specialist Operations Command is at the heart of it. The SDR set the right direction. Nearly £300 billion of investment over four years - £60 billion more than previous plans - now funds the delivery of it.
🏉 The Lerwill Cup is more than a sporting contest. Bringing together UK and French officers through rugby, debate and shared experiences, it helps strengthen the professional and personal ties that underpin defence cooperation. @ecoledeguerre 🔗 da.mod.uk/news/2026/lerw…
The Defence Academy’s Commandant attended the NATO Conference of Commandants joining international leaders and experts to discuss strengthening NATO’s cognitive resilience. Read more: da.mod.uk/news/2026/defe… @NATO_DefCollege
Celebrating excellence in professional defence and security education 🎓 245 alumni and directing staff from ACSC 28 returned for @DSD_Kings graduation, including 104 international officers, highlighting the strength of global partnerships and collective security. @KCLSecurity
Recognising excellence in defence education and innovation 👏 The Defence Academy has celebrated outstanding educators and entrepreneurs, highlighting the power of collaboration with industry and academia. 🔗 Read more: da.mod.uk/news/2026/defe…
Our Royal Naval Division is embedding wargaming at the heart of officer development through ICSC(M), helping Royal Navy and NATO officers build warfighting readiness, multi-domain integration and decision-making skills for future operations. ow.ly/WGNt50Z9M16
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