Our work with the UK Armed Forces

We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and services that the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need to operate effectively. The programme of work ranges from jets and warships through to armoured vehicles and field kitchens.

Air

The Royal Air Force defends our nation’s skies and projects British power and influence around the world. DE&S is committed to supporting safe, cutting-edge air power.

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Land

Protecting the nation will always be the first role of the British Army. Over the next decade, the Army will undergo a programme of extensive modernisation. DE&S plays a crucial role in this.

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Sea

The Royal Navy protects our nation’s interests, citizens, territories and trade at sea with a strong maritime force. DE&S equips and supports the Royal Navy and drives greater levels of productivity from the fleet.

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Meet the people behind the projects

Meet the people behind our projects, how they help us achieve our objectives and what they love about working at DE&S.

Project Planner and Scheduler Laura tells us about her career path into DE&S, equal opportunities, and the impact her role makes.
Project Planner and Scheduler Laura tells us about her career path into DE&S, equal opportunities, and the impact her role makes.

Project Planner and Scheduler Laura tells us about her career path into DE&S, equal opportunities, and the impact her role makes.

Meet Ebi, DE&S Chief of Staff in the Logistics Services team at DE&S. Ebi was one of the first women enrolled onto our Becoming programme. She talks to us about what the programme involves, why she signed up, and the impact it’s made.
Meet Ebi, DE&S Chief of Staff in the Logistics Services team at DE&S. Ebi was one of the first women enrolled onto our Becoming programme. She talks to us about what the programme involves, why she signed up, and the impact it’s made.

Meet Ebi, DE&S Chief of Staff in the Logistics Services team at DE&S. Ebi was one of the first women enrolled onto our Becoming programme. She talks to us about what the programme involves, why she signed up, and the impact it’s made.

Analytics skills meet a passion for aviation: How Analytics Manager Omar is using his technical skills to support national defence
Analytics skills meet a passion for aviation: How Analytics Manager Omar is using his technical skills to support national defence

Analytics skills meet a passion for aviation: How Analytics Manager Omar is using his technical skills to support national defence

Hear from Operational Delivery People Lead and Deputy Head of Function, Sarah, about people, skills and progression at DE&S
Hear from Operational Delivery People Lead and Deputy Head of Function, Sarah, about people, skills and progression at DE&S

Hear from Operational Delivery People Lead and Deputy Head of Function, Sarah, about people, skills and progression at DE&S

Our people

More about Defence Equipment & Support

Who we are

Part of the Ministry of Defence, we’re a mix of 12,500 talented civil servants and military personnel located across the UK and abroad.

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What we do

Delivering a programme of work of over £13bn annually, we ensure the UK Armed Forces have all the equipment and support they need for their operations.

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Work for us

Join us in specialisms from engineering to project management to commercial – take your first step to a more rewarding career with DE&S.

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We go the extra mile, so they can too

Our work with the UK Armed Forces

Air

The Royal Air Force defends our nation’s skies and projects British power and influence around the world. DE&S is committed to supporting safe, cutting-edge air power.

Land

Protecting the nation will always be the first role of the British Army. Over the next decade, the Army will undergo a programme of extensive modernisation. DE&S plays a crucial role in this.

Sea

The Royal Navy protects our nation’s interests, citizens, territories and trade at sea with a strong maritime force. DE&S equips and supports the Royal Navy and drives greater levels of productivity from the fleet.

Meet the people behind the projects

Project Planner and Scheduler Laura tells us about her career path into DE&S, equal opportunities, and the impact her role makes.

Project Planner and Scheduler Laura tells us about her career path into DE&S, equal opportunities, and the impact her role makes.

Meet Ebi, DE&S Chief of Staff in the Logistics Services team at DE&S. Ebi was one of the first women enrolled onto our Becoming programme. She talks to us about what the programme involves, why she signed up, and the impact it’s made.

Meet Ebi, DE&S Chief of Staff in the Logistics Services team at DE&S. Ebi was one of the first women enrolled onto our Becoming programme. She talks to us about what the programme involves, why she signed up, and the impact it’s made.

Analytics skills meet a passion for aviation: How Analytics Manager Omar is using his technical skills to support national defence

Analytics skills meet a passion for aviation: How Analytics Manager Omar is using his technical skills to support national defence

Hear from Operational Delivery People Lead and Deputy Head of Function, Sarah, about people, skills and progression at DE&S

Hear from Operational Delivery People Lead and Deputy Head of Function, Sarah, about people, skills and progression at DE&S

More about Defence Equipment & Support

Who we are

Part of the Ministry of Defence, we’re a mix of 12,500 talented civil servants and military personnel located across the UK and abroad.

What we do

Delivering a programme of work of over £13bn annually, we ensure the UK Armed Forces have all the equipment and support they need for their operations.

Work for us

Join us in specialisms from engineering to project management to commercial – take your first step to a more rewarding career with DE&S.

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