Defence Equipment & Support

We've reached a major milestone in implementing our new ways of working to deliver more for Defence. 📈 Increases productivity 🔄 Streamlines processes 💡 Improves how we deploy resources This is just the start of our transformation to the new DE&S. 🔗 des.mod.uk/des-transforma…

For the first time the Royal Navy has autonomous mine sweeping capability after new equipment was formally accepted into service. Here Commanding Officer Dan Herridge provides his thoughts on the new kit and how it will keep sailors safer at sea.

For the first time the Royal Navy has autonomous minesweeping capability to combat the threat of naval mines.  Developed and manufactured in the UK by Dorset-based TKMS Atlas, the SWEEP systems safely clear sea lanes to defeat modern mine threats.

On #ArmedForcesDay, we salute all who serve. At DE&S, 1048 military personnel help deliver vital equipment worldwide. Thank you to @RoyalNavy, @RoyalMarines, @BritishArmy, @RoyalAirForce, veterans, and families for your commitment to keeping our nation safe. 🇬🇧

Nigel Shaw explains how our new capabilities centres facility have been designed to provide the space, tools, and technology needed to embed digital solutions into our projects, ensuring that we remain at the cutting edge of Defence innovation. ⚔️🤝

🇺🇸 @usairforce operations in Europe now benefit from faster, more cost-effective air system component repairs thanks to DE&S Deca experts. The components arrive at MOD Sealand in North Wales for expert diagnosis, repair and reconditioning. Read more 👉 des.mod.uk/des-deca-repai…

The first flight of a UK Chinook helicopter with protection from heat-seeking missiles – the Chinook Infrared Suppression System – has completed. The capability being trialled by Boeing reduces the Chinook's infrared signature, mitigating threats posed by heat-seeking missiles.

All eyes on the sky for the world’s first flypast of the E-7 Wedgetail alongside the @RAFRedArrows at #RIAT2025. We’re thrilled to be working with the @RoyalAirForce, @BoeingUK & STS Aviation Services to deliver what will be a key early warning and control system for UK Defence.

#FactFriday: The Chinook carries 55 troops or 10 tonnes of cargo on any mission in any environment conditions! 🌊 🏔️ 🌴 It's armed with a suite of defensive aids, including missile warning, infrared cameras, and 2x M134 miniguns! 🚁 #ChinookHelicopter #RAF #Defence

MinDPI Maria Eagle MP visited HMNB Clyde for the first time, joined by SofS Scotland Ian Murray MP. They toured a Vanguard-Class submarine & discussed a £250M investment for Dreadnought & SSN-AUKUS submarines. DE&S delivers 70% of submarine maintenance spares and crew supplies.

The UK Carrier Strike Group is currently on the other side of the world, with each vessel fully armed thanks to our Defence Munitions (DM) teams who loaded over 100,000 pieces of ammunition and other kit onto the Group’s ships ahead of deployment.

We are responsible for the provision of official and personal mail for Carrier Strike Group crew and pilots, including servicing six units made up of over 2,200 personnel. This provides a mail service to an anticipated 30+ locations across four continents.

🚨 RAF Waddington Milestone: The Protector RG MK1 flight & training establishment is now open! It features advanced ground control stations and simulators for the first military remotely piloted aircraft, plus NATO’s Flight Training Europe Campus for 17 member nations! 🤝

Rapid reaction for the global good...   Our Deputy CEO, Lt Gen Simon Hamilton, had the privilege of visiting @HQARRC to explore how System Integration and our Capability Centres can enhance ARRC’s connectivity and support the ‘NATO first’ principle.

📸 Meet Hannah Godfroy, our expert illustrator, with the Gromit she designed and painted for Gromit Unleashed 3! Proudly supporting Bristol Children's Hospital through the Grand Appeal. Our favourite feature? Feathers McGraw hidden in the shadows. Have you seen him yet?👀

Did you know, around 30% of items in the Defence Inventory can be 3D printed? 🤔 How is 3D printing revolutionising Defence? 👉 Additive manufacturing is now producing 3d printed metal parts for frontline vehicles and equipment... ➡️ Find out more: ow.ly/rBsG50WjJLG

Our Autonomous Collaborative Platforms team ensures the smooth delivery of equipment to our armed forces, including how capabilities can be spiral developed. 💡 📸 StormShroud, delivered in under 6 months, provides next-gen drones with high-tech jammers to disrupt enemy radar.

An important next step as UK Defence develops the technological edge to protect our nation, and our allies. We look forward to working with, and sharing our expertise with, UKDI in future.

It was great to get together again with experts from the US for the annual CWMD Science, Tech & Acquisition forum. Together, we are strengthening our CBRN defence capabilities at a time of heightened global risk and volatility.

🚨 Have you heard about ‘always-on’ production models? In this month’s Desider, William Freer, National Security Fellow at the Council on Geostrategy, makes the case for why the UK and other nations should consider their strategic value. Read here 👉 des.mod.uk/desider-magazi…

What’s the best thing about being a Reservist? We spoke to some of our military Reservists at DE&S to find out more. #ArmedForcesDay