Defence Academy

This is the official channel of the Defence Academy of the UK, part of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command.

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

Celebrating excellence in professional defence and security education 🎓

245 alumni and directing staff from ACSC 28 returned for @DSD_Kings graduation, including 104 international officers, highlighting the strength of global partnerships and collective security. @KCLSecurity

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

Recognising excellence in defence education and innovation 👏

The Defence Academy has celebrated outstanding educators and entrepreneurs, highlighting the power of collaboration with industry and academia.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/jIg086YLfC

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

Our Royal Naval Division is embedding wargaming at the heart of officer development through ICSC(M), helping Royal Navy and NATO officers build warfighting readiness, multi-domain integration and decision-making skills for future operations.

https://t.co/vsLaIOWaOj

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

Great to welcome Diplomatic Studies students from @UniofOxford.

✅Global security challenges
✅Professional military education
✅Strategic trends shaping the future

An opportunity to connect academia & defence, strengthen international partnerships, and support future leaders.

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

Meet Lt Col Dave Fielder, helping deliver UK defence education worldwide and strengthening partnerships with allies 🌍

From Egypt to Armenia, his work supports global security and leadership development.

Read more: https://t.co/b2T7HF3h7X

@RoyalNavy #NavyReserves

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

New accreditation opportunities are now available for the Maritime Reserves, recognising the skills and experience of those serving.

Find out more 👇
https://t.co/asotEWCRs8

[Royal Army Chaplains’ Department @ArmyChaplaincy]

On 17 May 2021, the then HRH The Countess of Wessex opened the new @ArmyChaplainMus in Shrivenham.

The museum’s curator, Defence Academy staff and chaplains marked the anniversary with a small celebration and great cake baked by the chaplaincy coordinator.🎂

#FaithInTheForces

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

19 officer cadets from 14 allied nations paraded in front of Gp Capt Matt Radnall and Defence Academy staff.

We’re honoured to help shape the next generation of international military leaders as they move on to their Commissioning Course @RMASandhurst.

Good luck to you all!

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

We recently bid farewell to HCSC26 👏In their final week, they heard from:

🔸@UKCDS_MOD
🔸@GenGJenkinsRM
🔸@ArmyCGS
🔸@ChiefofAirStaff

HCSC develops future leaders, sharpening the intellectual edge needed for modern competition and warfighting readiness.

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

🌍 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 👇
https://t.co/0ogfwXyLcV

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

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⚓️

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

Meet Captain Kaz Murray, whose work in the English Language Wing supports international military partners through education, culture and collaboration.

Teaching military specific English to supporting students’ welfare, read more about her role👉 https://t.co/S6ZKrV0dnt

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

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

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

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

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

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: https://t.co/MCoUsSIrpH

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

A new portrait honouring the pioneering Rev (Sqn Off) Elsie Chamberlain has been unveiled, marking 80 years since her commissioning as the first female chaplain in the armed forces.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/3gjOldEukv

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

Shrivenham Station deepens ties with Oxfordshire’s Civilian Military Partnership.

Great to welcome Oxfordshire County Council’s CMP to the Defence Academy for a day focused on collaboration, community support and the Armed Forces Covenant.

Read more: https://t.co/c5lN8TiI2T

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

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 👉 https://t.co/bJJmsjUXOp

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

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👉https://t.co/Ym5qXleZ4H

#IWD2026

[Defence Academy @DefAcUK]

Congrats to Capt Tom Harrison RN, Hd of DCMCI’s Tech & Capability Gp, awarded the NATO Meritorious Service Medal for his work with NATO Mission Iraq (2023–24), strengthening Iraq’s defence education and training.

A superb achievement and NATO’s highest individual award👏