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Defence Equipment and Support

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) equips and supports the UK's armed forces for current and future operations. Employing around 20,000 people, with a budget of some £14 billion, its headquarters is in Bristol with other sites across the UK and overseas.

DE&S acquires and supports equipment and services, including ships, aircraft, vehicles and weapons, information systems and satellite communications. As well as continuing to supply general requirements, food, clothing, medical and temporary accommodation, DE&S is also responsible for HM Naval Bases, the joint support chain and British Forces Post Office.

DE&S works closely with industry through partnering agreements and private finance initiatives in accordance with the Defence Industrial Strategy to seek and deliver effective solutions for defence.

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DE&S News


C-17 Globemaster takes off from the USA New RAF C-17 aircraft touches down in the UK

A new C-17 transport aircraft has been unveiled today by the Defence Secretary at RAF Brize Norton... 24 May 12

Berthed ballistic submarine Contracts awarded for the design of future nuclear deterrent submarines

Contracts worth £350m have been awarded today to UK companies to design the next generation of... 22 May 12

Philip Hammond MOD announces change of Joint Strike Fighter jet

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced that plans to deliver Carrier Strike capability will... 10 May 12

Huge sections of new Navy carrier joined together

11 Apr 12

HMS Defender sails through second sea trials

10 Apr 12

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Our Publications

Key documents

Defence Food Services - Frequently Asked Questions
Defence Food Services - Frequently Asked Questions
DE&S Organisation Chart
DE&S Organisation Wall Chart - February 2012
DE&S Business Plan 2010-13
DE&S Business Plan 2010-13
desider - Issue 48 - May 2012
The magazine carries stories on equipment and its support, operations, views from the front line, working with industry and industry’s views, news about teams and their projects, and DE&S people and their achievements.

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Contact details:


Ministry of Defence
DE&S Secretariat
Maple 0a, #2043
MOD Abbey Wood,
Bristol.
BS34 8JH

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