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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 21,000 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


Preparing to launch a Desert Hawk

Upgraded surveillance aircraft arrive in Afghanistan

Upgraded Desert Hawks - hand-launched, remote-controlled surveillance aircraft which can record... 23 Aug 10

Jackal 2 vehicles

Jackal keeps proving its worth in Afghanistan

When purchase of the latest batch of Jackal vehicles was announced at Defence Equipment & Support's... 20 Aug 10

Sea Viper missile

Royal Navy's Sea Viper missile system hits its target

The Royal Navy's newest air defence missile, designed to arm the Navy's new fleet of Type 45... 17 Aug 10

Flexibility key to future forces' kit

11 Aug 10

British troops' Black Bag of kit

9 Aug 10

More DE&S News


Our Publications

Key documents

Defence Equipment and Support Business Strategy 2008-12
The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Business Strategy 2008-12 sets out the strategic direction for DE&S.
Defence Equipment and Support - Blueprint: The Future Operating Model
This Blueprint sets out the future operating model for DE&S in line with the direction set out by our Business Strategy.
DE&S Organisation Chart
DE&S Organisation Wall Chart - April 2010
desider - Issue 27 - August 2010
desider - Issue 27 - August 2010

More Publications


Contact details:


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

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