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

🏅Congratulations to CSOC's Ian Spencer on being recognised with the Professional Geography Award

Strap in: Follow one of our paratroopers from @16AirAssltBCT jumping in to Tristan da Cunha – one of the world’s most remote communities – to deliver vital medical support 🪂

9,788km from the UK across the South Atlantic, one operation 🪂 @BritishArmy and @RoyalAirForce joined forces to deliver urgent medical supplies to one of the world’s most remote communities, Tristan da Cunha.

Last year we commemorated VE Day 80, marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe. VE Day is more than just a historical anniversary; it is a day of reflection on the enduring human values of liberty, resilience, and sacrifice. Honouring VE Day ensures that the bravery and hardships experienced during World War II are not forgotten – together, we affirm our collective responsibility to remember the past and to work towards a better and more peaceful future for all.

This VE Day and always, we will remember the generation that gave everything to restore freedom to Europe. #VEDay81

🇲🇾🇸🇬🇬🇧🇦🇺🇳🇿 Five nations. One defensive partnership Ex #BersamaShield26 has come to an end, after bringing together forces from across the Five Power Defence Arrangements Strengthening regional security, sharpening readiness & operating side-by-side at sea, on land & in the air.

🌍 International defence cooperation in action at the Defence Academy. Bringing together global partners to share knowledge, strengthen relationships, and enhance collective capability. Find out more 👇 da.mod.uk/news/2026/inte…

Two weeks remain to bid on hosting the Armed Forces Day national event 2027! Apply before 15 May to receive £50,000 in funding and put your town on the national stage. 🇬🇧 armedforcesday.org.uk/get-involved/1…

We were pleased to welcome students from @urnu Wales, HMS Cambria to the Defence Academy. The visit included tours of DCMCI, JSCSC, and the Royal Army Chaplains’ Museum, offering insight into defence education and capability integration for future Royal Navy leaders⚓️

What an amazing effort to protect turtle nesting habitats by our legal and environmental teams after they removed 500kg of waste from the coves at the Akrotiri fishing shelter. #BritishBases #Cyprus #Akrotiri #BeachCleanUp

This week, participants from 43 nations attended the second Strait of Hormuz planning conference, at Northwood HQ. Hosted by @DefenceHQ , this conference plays a vital role in coordinating the steps needed to ensure future access to a secure & accessible Strait of Hormuz.

Director @GCHQ Anne Keast-Butler joined General Sir Robert Magowan, Commander Cyber & Specialist Operations Command @CSOC_MOD @DefenceHQ for the opening plenary at #CYBERUK26. Catch up now: @CYBERUKONLINE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@CYBERUKONLINE

Day 2 of #CyberUK26 is underway. At 0900, Commander CSOC General Sir Rob Magowan joins Director GCHQ Anne Keast-Butler for a fireside discussion on the GCHQ-MOD partnership and the UK's cyber capabilities in an increasingly volatile world. Watch live: @CYBERUKONLINE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@CYBERUKONLINE

Air Marshal Suraya Marshall, Deputy Commander, CSOC joins Angela Owen OBE on the Women in Defence UK Whiskey Victor Podcast to share her thoughts on leadership, identity, and the future of Defence. 📻Well worth a listen. @womenindefence youtu.be/UDUGRjEkVR8

A career where you don't just earn a good living, you also keep our country safe. 🇬🇧 We've confirmed the 5 Defence Technical Excellence Colleges where the next generation of young people will learn the skills needed to access well-paid jobs in Defence. @lukepollard explains ⬇️

Future defence leaders from Kenya’s Joint Command & Staff College visited the Defence Academy on a UK study tour 🇰🇪🇬🇧. With officers from Uganda, Egypt, South Africa & India, the visit highlighted international partnerships shaping multi domain leaders. @kdfinfo

⚔️Forward. Together. Ready. 🪖Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, the Royal Anglian Regiment, at work during Op Cabrit in Poland🇵🇱 🇺🇸🇭🇷🇷🇴 Operating with US, Croatian & Romanian forces under @NATO eFP 💪Enhancing coordination & demonstrating collective defence on NATO’s eastern flank.

A team from CSOC’s National Centre for Geospatial Intelligence have assisted Police Scotland in the search for remains of a mother and son killed 50 years ago.

We were delighted to host a delegation from the Albanian Defence and Security College. As a committed NATO ally, Albania plays a key role in Western Balkan stability. Strengthening interoperability and trust with our NATO partners begins in education. 🇬🇧🤝🇦🇱 @UKinAlbania

💥 Precision fires. Collective strength. 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ personnel conduct MLRS training on Op CABRIT as part of @Natobgest . 🤝 Demonstrating integration and readiness with Allies on @NATO’s eastern flank. 🛡️Committed to deterrence and regional security. #StrongerTogether