Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) delivers world-class equipment and support to the UK Armed Forces with the battle-winning edge so they can keep our nation and allies safe and prosperous. Our dedicated and highly-skilled workforce collaborate with our international allies, and partners in the front-line commands and industry to negotiate and manage more than 2,600 defence contracts on behalf of the UK MOD. From individual munitions to combat vehicles, space, cyber and electronic warfare technologies and vital support for Ukraine, our teams make sure every item is properly sourced, stored and maintained, and every contract represents value for money for the taxpayer.

“The environment in which DE&S operates has changed significantly. Threats have increased, stresses on our supply chains have intensified and the global competition for skills and resources continue. Against this backdrop we have commenced a change to our ways of working to support greater pace and productivity in the future.” — Andy Start, DE&S CEO