In the complex landscape of modern battlefields, every decision counts. Last week at #DSEIJapan2025, Director Defence Futures explored how cutting-edge AI can enhance tactical advantage while prioritising precision, ethics, and responsibility in decision-making.

Join us online next week, as we contribute to conversations on ‘how Africa can thrive in a turbulent multipolar world’. Featuring #GlobalStrategicTrends7 analysis on governance innovation, resource competition and technology transformation across the continent. Find out more👇

Every day, men and women across the country and around the world keep Britain safe. As we begin a new era for UK Defence, this is what they do for us ⬇️

A new era of threat requires a new era for defence. The Strategic Defence Review marks a landmark shift in our deterrence and defence ⬇️

The Strategic Defence Review will make Britain safer, so we are secure at home and strong abroad.

We're investing nearly £1 billion into directed energy weapons and more than £4 billion in autonomous systems as part of our major £5 billion investment in UK defence innovation. We're boosting frontline capabilities while creating hundreds of skilled jobs across the country.

The lessons from the war in Ukraine are driving innovation in our own Armed Forces 👇 Read the full Strategic Defence Review, launched earlier this week here: ow.ly/Wgm650W4bex

Been hearing about the Strategic Defence Review? It's 140 pages long — so here are the 5 key takeaways 👇

Today we come together to mark the official birthday of His Majesty the King, with the Armed Forces coming together for Trooping of the Colour in honour of the event🇬🇧 This year marks 375 years of Trooping the Colour, a truly incredible milestone of His Majesty's Armed Forces.

Beginning today, #ArmedForcesWeek reconnects the nation with those who serve. 🇬🇧 It showcases the best of military life - from the unrivalled opportunities of a military career, to the extraordinary individuals keeping us safe. 🔥 👉 Find out more: armedforcesday.org.uk

It’s #ArmedForcesWeek! 🇬🇧 Secure at home, and strong abroad: the Armed Forces are vital to keeping Britain safe. And we boost Britain’s economy too. Defence investment protects our way of life and creates thousands of jobs for UK businesses right on your doorstep.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton is to be appointed the Chief of the Defence Staff with effect from September 2025. Defence Secretary John Healey congratulated Sir Rich on his appointment and thanked Admiral Sir Tony Radakin 🇬🇧 for his distinguished service. ow.ly/1vXl50Whn8g

The Indo-Pacific: where 60% of global trade flows and the future of international security is decided. From changing alliance structures to economic statecraft, our recent roundtable discussion saw young leaders explore complex challenges and security issues in the region 🌏

Young leaders with expertise in maritime security, cybersecurity and legal governance gathered for a roundtable discussion at the recent Pacific Futures Forum. Learning from multinational perspectives is essential for addressing challenges and opportunities shaping our future.

Head to one of our briefings today at #DSEIUK2025! Learn about how we are adapting to modern warfare in an ever- evolving landscape. 📲 Find out more: gov.uk/guidance/cyber… #CSOC #Defence #Cyber #Specialists #warfare

Join us for another day of fascinating briefings at #DSEIUK2025 on: 💻Transforming digital skills & encouraging young talent into cyber careers. 🌐The opportunities of AI. 🏥How our medics are modernising care. 💡Learnings from past operations to influence the future.

At #DSEIUK2025 we showcased how #CSOC is accelerating UK Defence towards warfighting readiness. From strengthening partnerships to embracing innovation, we’re committed to staying ahead in a rapidly changing security landscape. Learn more👇gov.uk/government/new…

This time last week ⌚️ At #DSEIUK2025, AVM Mark Ridgway outlined six key drivers reshaping global security and how these trends will impact us out to 2055. 1️⃣ Changing power dynamics 2️⃣ Climate 3️⃣ Demographics 4️⃣ Technology 5️⃣ Economic transformation 6️⃣ Societal inequalities

Speaking at #DSEIUK2025, AVM Mark Ridgway explained how the future operating environment will inherently be full of contradictions. Revolutionary yet evolutionary, rapid change alongside legacy systems, new conflicts in new domains, while existing tensions endure.

In a new era of threat, this is why we are spending more on Defence 👇