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Bridging theory and practice: wargaming innovation highlighted at the Defence Academy

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Defence Academy hosts Swedish delegation for NATO-accredited language assessments trials

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Defence Awarding Organisation: Centre Day 2025

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Gunning for success: Say hello to our engineering apprentices

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Honours awarded for contributions to the Ukrainian Armed Forces

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Project ROSETTA: revolutionising language training through pseudo-immersion

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Security in the spotlight: Advanced Command and Staff Course visits Europe

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Top student encourages applicants to Ammunition Technician Course

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Unlocking opportunities: connecting Rhodes Scholars with the Defence Academy

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Ukrainian Ambassador buoys padres with visit to Defence Academy

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Defence Leadership Centre represented at conference on Russia 2025

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Defence Leadership Handbook reviewed in collaborative Henley workshop

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Global defence attachés unite at the Defence Academy

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‘Women in Cyber’ event inspires and empowers attendees

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New Defence Academy delivery breaks new ground

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