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Defence Equipment & Support

DE&S is proud to deliver world-class equipment and support services to the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. We play a critical role in keeping our nation safe and prosperous, making sure the front-lines have the right kit at the right time.

As a defence acquisition organisation and part of the MOD, DE&S work closely with the UK Armed Forces and the global defence industry, and other government departments. We work as ‘One Defence’ to deliver a large, often complex programme of work that provides equipment and support to the UK’s armed forces.

Our defence industrial supply chain is just as critical to keeping our nation safe as our UK armed forces on the front line.

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The Defence and Security Accelerator community enables ambition and cutting-edge organisations to engage with the best people in defence and security. We encourage collaboration between organisations of all shapes and size, to foster new and dynamic relationships to make your innovations a success.

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The Defence and Security Accelerator runs regular competitions for innovators to put forward their new ideas and win funding.

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We have brought together a selection of documents and videos to provide you with helpful information about the Defence and Security Accelerator service.