80 years since D-Day.
80 years since the largest seaborne invasion in history.
80 years since the heroic efforts of those who landed on the beaches of Normandy to liberate Europe from Nazi tyranny.
80 years of peace in Western Europe since.
Today we say thank you.
#DDay80
🗣️“...children should know more about the past history”
Tomorrow we honour the 80th anniversary of D-Day and remember the courage & sacrifice of the soldiers who fought for our freedom.
Today, hear from a veteran at
@RHChelsea
as he recounts his experiences in the war.
#DDay80
The Civil Service has now entered the pre-election period.
This will last until the General Election concludes.
During this time there will be restrictions on communications activity and Government social media accounts will be quieter than usual.
One month from today, we’ll be celebrating a quarter of a century since our formation.
We are proud to mark:
25 years of inspiring debate 🗣️
25 years of world-class products 🌎
25 years as
@DefenceHQ
’s think tank 💡
Strategic Command hosted a Five Eyes digital leaders event in Portsmouth, bringing together data, digital and technology experts from 🇦🇺, 🇨🇦, 🇳🇿, 🇬🇧 and 🇺🇸.
➡️Read more about the discussions spanning cyber, data, AI, and tech development:
Part of Strategic Command, Defence Support’s Chief of Defence Logistics and Support, Vice Admiral Andy Kyte, hosted his first Commendation ceremony celebrating outstanding contributions to the delivery of Support to the front line.
Congratulations to those recognised👏.
It’s official… we are one month out from publishing the brand new edition of
#GlobalStrategicTrends7
❗️
As of 17 June 2024, the latest edition will be accessible on , Defnet and Defence Gateway.
Save the date👇
Pleased to confirm General Dame Sharon Nesmith as the new Vice Chief of the Defence Staff.
Her extensive leadership and operational experience will help to lead the Armed Forces as we adapt to meet the threats of a more dangerous world.
Our Defence Modelling and Simulation Office helps:
🎮Apply simulated environments & virtual reality to train our people
⚔️Model battlespace scenarios
💻Trial emerging technologies
This helps military planners to devise effective strategies & mitigate risks before they arise.
Recently, we welcomed members from the 🇵🇰Pakistan National Defence University.
The visit aimed to show the UK’s approach to:
👉professional military education
👉military capability development and integration
👉wargaming
At
@CYBERUKevents
, Commander National Cyber Force, AVM Tim Neal-Hopes spoke on:
👨💻 Cyberspace as a battleground
🔎 Increased activity and agility
⚔️ Lessons from current conflicts
🤝 Collaboration
🔗 Operational insights
📽️
Yesterday Maj General Tim Hodgetts, moved on from his role as UK Surgeon General and passed the baton to Maj General Phil McNee.
We express our heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional contributions you have made during your tenure at the DMS.
@ArmyHealthAdv
Today the Prime Minister launched the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s
#DDay80
torch of commemoration.
It will visit sites across the UK and France before the 80th anniversary of D-Day in June.
The torch evokes the passing down of the legacy of D-Day to a new generation.
Commander National Cyber Force, AVM Tim Neal-Hopes will be speaking at
@CYBERUKevents
today.
This session will explore future cyber threats and how we build resilience against them.
📹Watch the panel today on YouTube at 1520
🧵 1/5 Hello from Washington DC! It might be his first week on the job, but our new Commandant has hit the ground running and has just arrived in the USA ready to attend the
#NATO
Council of Commandants.
Air power can deliver significant combat power through four fundamental roles:
1️⃣ Control of the air
2️⃣ Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
3️⃣ Air mobility
4️⃣ Attack
But what exactly is air power❓
Watch our video to find out:
Today I’ve outlined the eight point plan we have put in place to support and protect Armed Forces personnel after a malign actor compromised a contractor run payment network.
🔗 My full statement: