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Training and education

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

Tri-service personnel stood around a table playing a wargaming exercise.

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

An Army and Navy padre holding their Ukrainian medals in their presentation boxes.

Project ROSETTA: revolutionising language training through pseudo-immersion

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Command and staff

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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Training and education

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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Training and education

The Duchess of Edinburgh champions women, peace, and security

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh speaking to female military officers.

Command and staff

The Advanced Command and Staff Course travels worldwide for security exercise

Course members stood in front of an impressive landmark in Pakistan

Command and staff

H4MOD sparks creative defence solutions in California

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Commandants explore AI’s role in future defence education

Swedish, British and Finish military officers stood at a NATO conference.

Training and education

Livery Company Award Day at the Defence Academy

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Command and staff

The Defence Academy participates in joint NATO planning exercise

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Revolutionising military English training through immersive wargaming

A group of international officers stood around a table with a wargaming boardgame in the centre. The room is decorated with fake camouflage filigree.

Command and staff

Course members return for King’s College London graduation

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Epic rugby battle under the Parisian sun

The Defence Academy rugby team in uniform on the pitch.

Strategic Cyber Awareness seminar delivered in Malaysia

A group of military and civilian personnel stood in from of internal flags hung from posts outside.

UK-Spain exchange boosts military language training

Spanish instructor talking to students in classroom.

Training and education

South West business delegation visit to the Defence Academy enhances industry collaboration

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Ammunition Technician Class 107 Graduation Ceremony

Three individuals stand in front of a military tank. The central figure wears a camouflage military uniform, while the two on either side are in formal attire with medals. The person on the right holds a glass trophy

Training and education

Royal Navy Division supports Italian Navy on operational planning course

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Pocket-sized power drone lands at the Technology Hub

A man (out of focus) holding a very small black drone shaped like a helicopter.

Command and staff

Cycling, sailing, studying: Exercise Cormorant Finale 28

A group of people stood next to a large historic canon.

Command and staff

Advanced Command and Staff Course symposium explores key defence concepts

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