Cyber & Specialist Operations Command

🌐As the battlefield evolves so do we. 🗓️Today we become the Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC), building on Strategic Command’s strong foundations, uniting Defence’s cyber and specialist forces under a single military command. 1/3

The winning team built a web app in just two days that could streamline how Defence validates and uses digital assets. A first-of-its-kind collaboration between MOD, industry and academia. @oxford_brookes @Hackmasters @UAL @DefenceHQ @DefAcUK

The Defence Modelling & Simulation Office has held its first-ever Hackathon — bringing together students, industry experts and Defence personnel to tackle real M&S challenges.

Discover how Lt Col René Laporte supports future leaders on the Advanced Command and Staff Course — from leadership curriculum design to driving innovation through the Hacking for MOD module. 🇨🇦🇬🇧 🔗Read more: da.mod.uk/what-we-do/our…

Sub‑zero. High stakes. Always ready: UK Surgeon General Maj Gen Phil Carter & Head of @RoyalNavy Medical Cdre Ali Hofman in Norway’s High North with Commando Forces Surgical Group—showcasing #DMS medical readiness at the leading edge of @NATO ’s cold weather capability. #Arctic

All 10 partner nations met for @JefWeek in Utrecht to plan the JEF LION Series activities - aligned with NATO and strengthening readiness and interoperability through multi-national collaboration. Many thanks to our #Netherlands 🇳🇱hosts 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇱🇳🇴🇸🇪🇬🇧 #JEFtogether

👑 A Royal Visit To Op Tangham  🤝 The Duchess of Edinburgh met UK deployed personnel on Operation Tangham during her visit to Somalia  🌍 HRH remains committed to advancing Women, Peace & Security and empowering women and girls across some of the world’s most fragile regions

Every shift is different. Every shift matters. Our UK Permanent Joint Headquarters is running round the clock during the Middle East crisis. Today, Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP visited to thank the staff keeping 30 operations running worldwide.

The Defence Academy is embracing next gen tech to strengthen learning. From a 3D-printed turbojet engine to advanced ISR sensors and the new StormShroud UAV, students are getting hands on with the tech shaping tomorrow’s battlespace. Read more 👉 da.mod.uk/news/2026/defe…

Delegates from every JEF participating nation are gathering this week in the Netherlands to analyse current and emerging threats to security in northern Europe. We are also discussing how we can further support NATO in defence of peace and security in Europe. #JEFtogether 🇳🇱💪

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable women whose courage, creativity and compassion are helping to shape stronger communities across the world.
 Over the past year, The Queen has had the privilege of meeting many inspiring individuals — here are just a few of their stories: royal.uk/news-and-activ…

With #InternationalWomensDay approaching, we’re highlighting the launch of LARC‑ES, a new Defence Primary Healthcare service improving access to long‑acting contraception for #ServiceWomen. Read more below👇 @defencemedicalservices/new-initiative-launched-to-improve-access-to-contraception-for-women-in-the-armed-forces-49ffbb3b38a2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@defencemedica… #WomensHealth #InclusiveHealthcare

Ahead of International Women’s Day, we look back at a recent visit to the Defence Academy by Viktoriia “Tori” Honcharuk. A former frontline medic in Ukraine, Viktoria’s leadership on and off the battlefield inspires us all. Read her story👉ow.ly/Qqir50YpuvX #IWD2026

General Rob Magowan has assumed command of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command, recognising the foundations built and the responsibility ahead. With threats evolving daily, CSOC is set to deliver its core mission - staying ahead of tomorrow’s battlespace.

"To have that work recognised at the highest level is a tremendous honour." – Air Marshal Suraya Marshall, Deputy Commander CSOC.

The visit recognised the dedication of personnel directing military operations across the globe, including the team behind the UK's Carrier Strike Group deployment to the Indo-Pacific and those supporting Ukraine as the conflict enters its fifth year.

His Majesty The King has visited Northwood HQ – the nerve centre of UK defence – meeting the soldiers, sailors, aviators and civil servants who work around the clock to keep the UK and our allies safe.

Four years on from Russia’s illegal invasion, we are stepping up our support for Ukraine. Britain’s commitment to Ukraine’s defence does not waver. #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦

A reminder: Putin thought he could wipe Ukraine off the map in a matter of days. Four years on, Ukraine stands defiant. And the UK stands with you. For as long as it takes. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine

⏱️The mission doesn’t pause. Neither do we. On Op SHADER, @DefenceHQ continues year-round operations alongside partner nations. Delivering air presence to counter Daesh & support regional stability. 🎯 Persistent presence 🤝 Coalition integration 🛡️ Security through readiness

UK innovation. US scale. @DefenceHQ Chief Scientific Adviser Tim Dafforn's visit focused on advancing engineering biology and powering the future of UK-US defence innovation. Together, we're accelerating the technologies that underpin our shared security.