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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 20,000 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


Type 45 destroyer Defender Defender completes her first sea trials

Defender, the Navy's fifth state-of-the-art Type 45 destroyer, has successfully completed her first... 21 Nov 11

HMS Ambush naming ceremony Defence Secretary responds to report on Major Projects

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has said, following the National Audit Office's publication today... 16 Nov 11

Tomahawk cruise missile is launched from HMS Astute Navy sub fires first Tomahawk missile

The first of the Royal Navy's new attack submarines, HMS Astute, has blasted Tomahawk missiles far... 15 Nov 11

Adaptability 'crucial component' of future infantry equipment

10 Nov 11

Navy's new Wildcat makes first landing at sea

9 Nov 11

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Our Publications

Key documents

Sustainable Procurement Charter
The Sustainable Procurement Charter is a voluntary charter which was developed in conjunction with industry and is based on a set of sustainable procurement principles. The aim is to work with industry to embed the principles of sustainable procurement into acquisition and through life management practices within the MOD and its supply chain.
desider - Issue 43 - December 2011
desider - Issue 43 - December 2011
DE&S Organisation Chart
DE&S Organisation Wall Chart - June 2011
JSP 520: UK MOD's Ordnance, munitions and explosives safety management system
JSP520 specifies the Defence Ordnance Safety Board's policy for inherent OME safety across the acquisition cycle within the Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives Safety Management System. It defines the approach that shall be taken to ensure that systems remain safe and serviceable during their service life (including disposal) by reducing risks to levels as low as reasonably practicable. It also defines the responsibilities of the key stakeholders in the acquisition process and specifies the requi

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Contact details:


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

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