Cyber & Specialist Operations Command
@CSOC_MOD
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Always on, ready to fight across all domains to protect the UK. Official X for Defence’s Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC). Read about us on GOV. UK
Northwood, England
Joined May 2017
🌐As the battlefield evolves so do we. 🗓️Today we become the Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC), building on Strategic Command’s strong foundations, uniting Defence’s cyber and specialist forces under a single military command. 1/3
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“I will take my place alongside everyone in CSOC, across UK Defence & beyond, in our collective endeavour, as we serve to protect our nation.” Lt Gen Sir Robert Andrew Magowan will succeed Gen Sir Jim Hockenhull, on promotion to General, as our Commander. https://t.co/c7nITZjCZY
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While the DCIU will unify counter-intelligence professionals from across Defence, giving them the tools and structure needed to disrupt and deter hostile activity more effectively. 📲 Find out more: https://t.co/UNRL6bGiRk
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Under our command, the MIS will speed up how information is gathered, analysed and shared across the Armed Forces. 📲 Learn more about the MIS: https://t.co/HyaDKLvDiT
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Threats to the UK are escalating, adversaries intensify their cyber-attacks, disrupt satellites, threaten global shipping lanes & spread disinformation. To tackle this we announced the launch of the Military Intelligence Services (MIS) & Defence Counter-Intelligence Unit (DCIU).
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We've launched the Military Intelligence Services – bringing Defence's intelligence organisations together for the first time. As global threats intensify, MIS makes our intelligence faster and more powerful. Read more: https://t.co/laKLW7Izuo
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Today we celebrate 100 days of #CSOC. 🇬🇧We are a 4* Command, delivering on our core mission: to generate and operate specialist capabilities, ready to fight across all domains, to make the UK secure at home and strong abroad. 📲Read more: https://t.co/FwKx4kQPwB
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🗣️ In many ops physical interpreters cannot always be present, creating challenges. With Project VERITAS, medics can speak directly to patients in their own language through an offline voice-to-voice interpretation app, building trust and improving outcomes.
Project VERITAS is our very own Universal Translator, boldly going where no interpretation system has gone before and set to transform how UK and @NATO medical personnel speak to patients with different languages. Read more 👇 https://t.co/R8ZWetPFAy
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Through our DCEMF and close integration of specialist capabilities, #CSOC combats cyber & electromagnetic threats on behalf of Defence. Our place at #CyberCoalition25, alongside our @NATO allies, helped strengthen our operational advantage in cyberspace.
Cyberspace links every domain, which is why @NATO trains to stay cyber-ready. Cyber Coalition'25 prepares the Alliance to operate through any disruption. 🛡️ 29 Allies, 7 partners, 1,500 participants. One goal: stronger collective resilience. 👉 https://t.co/kT6jB8ndrr
#WeAreNATO
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It's time for your #CSOC Year In Review! From our educators to medics, cyber operators to innovators, and personnel deployed across the world, our specialists keep the UK safe at home and strong abroad. #YearInReview #Defence #Cyber #Specialists #Military #Wrapped #Wrapped2025
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It was a pleasure to host @UKCDS_MOD, ACM Sir Richard Knighton, and @DefenceHQ Permanent Secretary, Jeremy Pocklington, at Northwood HQ. We updated them on how #CSOC is delivering against the Strategic Defence Review, making the Integrated Force a reality.
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Today, the UK and Norway signed a major new defence pact, fortifying 75 years of @NATO partnership. The Lunna House Agreement will deepen industrial collaboration between our nations, support skilled jobs and enhance warfighting readiness. Full story: https://t.co/U8yI2YBWKc
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We’re developing the world’s first mobile quantum brain scanner to measure the effects of blast exposure on military personnel. Read more on how this revolutionary new technology will protect the health of our forces 👇 @CSOC_MOD @DefenceHQ
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Government provides £3.1m for transformational tech which will assess how blast exposure from weapons training affects the brain to better protect personnel.
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🗓️Our Integrated Warfare Centre is leading The Battlespace Advantage Symposium 2026. Join Defence, industry, and international partners as we explore how the UK achieves advantage across all domains – land, maritime, air, space, cyber & EM. 📲 https://t.co/VTlaMO5HPp
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A brilliant industry day at our Defence Academy. This event fostered collaboration between Defence, industry, and future leaders—showcasing technologies and ideas that will shape UK defence capability. #Defence #Collaboration #Future
The Defence Academy recently hosted an Industry Expo, bringing together 70+ firms to showcase cutting-edge tech and strengthen collaboration between the UK defence industry and MOD. Read more👉 https://t.co/lA8UHO0I93
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Yesterday's Cyber Direct Entry graduates will join the new Defence Cyber & Electromagnetic Force. Under our command, the new force will safeguard military operations in cyberspace, bringing together military personnel, defence companies and cyber teams. https://t.co/fl02xaP7Mx
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More than 30 cyber recruits graduate from Defence Cyber Academy
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📢 New podcast episode – How esports can help defence connect with new audiences 🎮 Hannah Green speaks to @tomcopsymes, Lt Gen KCB CBE, @CSOC_MOD, @hay_fergus, Co-Founder and CEO, @THG_Global, and our own Carl Tillett, Data Management Lead and a gamer, about the role of esports
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👏Congratulations to our first cohort of Cyber Direct Entry Graduates. 📲 More than 30 new training places are available for people aged 18-39 years old as 2026 recruitment opens to expressions of interest:
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The Cyber Direct Entry Scheme offers an accelerated path into military cyber roles.
We are proud to celebrate the first cohort graduating from the Cyber Direct Entry scheme. This accelerated pathway brings skilled individuals directly into vital military cyber roles, strengthening the UK’s resilience against growing and evolving threats ⬇️
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Today, 26 recruits from our Cyber Direct Entry scheme graduated from @DefAcUK This scheme enables the fast-track of high calibre candidates into cyber roles in Defence, helping boost the UK’s cyber resilience & ability to conduct operations in cyberspace https://t.co/9orBzNbQdN
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