Strategic Command
@UKStratCom
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We're redefining our Command, reinforcing our priorities across cyber, intelligence, medical, ops support, education & more. Changing our name to Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) to better reflect our mission, adopting this from Sept '25. gov.uk/government/new…

👏 Congratulations to the three new senior appointments at our @DMS_MilMed. #congratulations #medical #defence
His Majesty the King has approved three new senior appointments in the Defence Medical Services. Their leadership is key to advancing the Strategic Defence Review, developing future medical capabilities, and protecting the health of the Armed Forces. gov.uk/government/new…
👏 Another way our medics are helping save lives. #donation #medical
Yesterday, the Defence Medical Services hosted an NHS Blood Donation event. We were joined by Tamworth MP Sarah Edwards, DG DMS Clare Walton, and NHSBT's Altaf Kazir. A huge thanks to all who donated - your support helps save lives! 💉🩸 @SarahEdwardsTam @ClareWaltonRAF
🇬🇧UK military leaders met at @nato HQ to discuss our NATO First approach, vital for developing & equipping our forces. Our Director Strategy emphasised how the SDR keeps NATO central to the UK’s capabilities - deterring adversaries & defending Britain & her Allies. Image: @nato

🇸🇬We joined defence leaders at the ASEAN Defence Digital Symposium to strengthen international cooperation against growing digital threats. Lt Gen Sir @tomcopsymes reinforced our commitment leading a panel on building effective digital military forces. 📲ow.ly/wvsN50Wvajg
👏 Congratulations to the members of this year's Advanced Command and Staff Course. #congratulations #graduation #defence
🎓Over 250 future global defence leaders graduated from ACSC 28 at the Defence Academy, with His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei as Guest of Honour. A proud moment for international collaboration and leadership. 🌍 #DefenceLeadership #ACSC28 🔗Full story: ow.ly/hlj650WtMsi
🌍Cyber defence needs global teamwork. 🇬🇧🤝🇩🇪 UK & German cyber specialists met for annual talks, focussing on skills development, information security & operational resilience, strengthening our joint digital defences. #Digital #Defence #Cyber

The Defence Academy recently hosted Maj Gen Kolenda, Dep Chief of Defence, Ops Bosnia & Herzegovina (BiH) Armed Forces on his 1st UK visit. Over a decade since a senior BiH officer last visited, this milestone strengthens UK-BiH defence ties and future collab. @OruzanesnageBiH
Today marks 2 years since the Etherton Review. This Government has completed 47 of 49 recommendations, with the rest due by December. This reflects our continued commitment to supporting veterans and addressing historic wrongs. Support is available for those who were affected…
🇦🇺In 2023, Australia reviewed their defence strategy. Following our Strategic Defence Review announcement, they shared their valuable insights with our defence leaders, covering: 👥Our people 🤝Driving integration 🌐Defending digital infrastructure 📲 ow.ly/99Lo50WrTQ9

A distant war, bravely fought. On 15 August – 80 years after the allies declared victory over Japan - the UK will honour those who fought for freedom in the Far East campaign. 🙏 👉 Find out how the nation’s paying tribute on #VJDay: ve-vjday80.gov.uk/events #VJ80
🩺 The creation of a new paramedics profession within our @DMS_MilMed supports the increase of dedicated military medics at home and on operations abroad. #medical #paramedics
The Defence Medical Services today announced the establishment of the Paramedic Cadre, which for the first time recognises a formal paramedic profession within the Armed Forces. Read more below 👉 bit.ly/40JLO3h
Hospital based military healthcare professionals took part in advanced training to simulate operational environments to ensure they are ready for future deployments. @DMS_DMGNorth Read more here: 👇 medium.com/@defencemedica…
💡Fascinating technology on display at our Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, educating our personnel in Automomous Systems and Sensors. #drone #technology #education
🚁New arrival at DCMCI: the Black Hornet 3 nano drone🛰️ The pocket-size drone has joined an array of UAVs in the Tech Hub to facilitate learning. Read more👉ow.ly/GLpN50WmkKy @flir
🇬🇮Our @MODGibraltar team recently turned the runway into a charity track 🏃️380 runners raised £5,000 for @CwC_UK and GBC Open Day, Gibraltar's biggest fundraising event Cdre Tom Guy, Commander British Force, praised how the event united our military and civilian communities




RAF Akrotiri marks 70th anniversary. To read more click below👇🔗 #BritishBases #Cyprus #RAF #RAFAkrotiri medium.com/p/raf-akrotiri…
At Lancs Cyber Festival, our National Cyber Force leaders stood with Cyber Partnership colleagues, government, academia & industry to spotlight innovation & investment in the cyber ecosystem. From keynotes to panels, we shared how partnerships are powering the 🇬🇧’s cyber future.




Members of the DMS Future Capabilities and CORTISONE teams recently participated in NATO’s Coalition Warrior Interoperability Exercise (CWIX) in Bydgoszcz, Poland, as part of the UK delegation 🌍 Read more here 👉 bit.ly/45Roi84
17th India–UK Military Sub Group (MSG) Meeting held in London, UK was co-chaired by AVM Sucharu Rai, ACIDS (Mil Coop) #HQ_IDS_India and Maj Gen Zac Stenning, OBE, Director Strategy, Strategic Command UK. The MSG meeting marked a significant step in deepening India–UK…
A member of directing staff from the Defence Academy has returned from Venice as part of a strengthening relationship between the Joint Services Command and Staff Course and our Italian counterparts. 🇮🇹. Read more here: 👉 ow.ly/hn6350Wie38 @ItalianNavy