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The Global Cyber Game: The Defence Academy Cyber Inquiry Report

This report presents a synthesis of the findings of the Defence Academy Cyber Inquiry. The Inquiry was an open source research programme formed in response to a strategic research question posed by the Ministry of Defence. The report gives an overview of the Cyber Inquiry’s big-picture conclusions.

The Centre for Defence Leadership and Management (CDLM) achieves Full Operating Capability

On 2 April 2013 – the day was deliberately chosen to avoid any ‘April Fools’ pranks - the Centre for Defence Leadership and Management (CDLM) celebrated achieving its Full Operating Capability.

MOD Business and Management Skills Priorities – Defence Academy Courses

Further to PUS's message of 15 Apr 2013 which set out the MOD’s training priorities, the Defence Academy has produced a synopsis of courses available to you and your staff which matches these priorities.

The Chief of Defence Staff's Reading List

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, has commissioned a new list of books and articles as core reading for military professionals.

Minister visits the Defence Academy

On 16 January Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, visited the Defence Capability Centre and the Joint Services Command and Staff College at The Defence Academy at Shrivenham.

RCDS 2011 MA Graduation and Course Reunion

The MA graduation for the RCDS 2011 intake, postponed from July owing to the Olympics, was held at the Barbican on 24 October 2012.

Defence Centre of Training Support (DCTS) to join the Defence Academy

DCTS will come under Command & Control (C2) of the Defence Academy on 1st November 2012.

Walking with the Wounded Charity Dinner

On Wednesday 3rd October 2012 the Defence Academy played host to a unique charity fundraising dinner in aid of Walking with the Wounded.

Defence Academy Courses at a Glance

An additional means of finding the course you want is now available.

World Faiths' Prayer Room Opens at Amport House

On Monday 24th September, the Chatham World Faiths' Prayer Room was officially opened at Amport House by the Director General of the Defence Academy, Mr Peter Watkins CBE.

2011-12 Examination Results

100% pass rate at A2 for students from Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College

Graduation Day

On Friday 13 July 2012 Cranfield University and the Defence Academy held a Graduation Ceremony to mark the achievements of their 2012 graduands.

Defence Awarding Organisation awards its first certificate and plaque

The Defence Academy's newly developed and rebranded Defence Awarding Organisation (DAO) awarded its first certificate and plaque to the Royal Navy Submarine School (RNSMS) last week at an event to mark the DAO's first student group receiving certificates.

Defence Academy Corporate Plan

The Defence Academy has published its Corporate Plan for 2012 to 2017.

Visit by the Commanding General, US Army Training and Doctrine Command

On 24 May 2012, General Robert W Cone, Commanding General, US Army Training and Doctrine Command delivered one of the 66th Kermit Roosevelt Lecture series at the Defence Academy. The title of his address was 'Shaping the Army of 2020'.

Introduction to Battlefield Technology Day

Officer cadets from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst attended the Defence Capability Centre at the Defence Academy to take part in the Introduction to Battlefield Technology (IBT) Day.

The Defence Academy Welcomes National School of Government's International Team

After the closure of the National School of Government, the International team has moved to the Defence Academy

Defence Academy Primes the Politicians

The Defence Academy at Shrivenham played host to 25 politicians and Members of Parliament in February for this year's Armed Forces' Parliamentary Scheme (AFPS) The AFPS was founded in 1988, the brain child of Sir Neil Thorne.

The Defence Academy completes its Process and Organisation Review Implementation Programme

The Defence Academy has completed a substantial change programme which is resulting in important organisational changes in the Academy and significant financial savings.

Centre for Defence Leadership and Management

The Defence Academy's Centre for Defence Leadership and Management delivers education and training for Defence.