tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Strategic Command2025-07-29T00:00:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-forces-help-tackle-major-cyprus-wildfires2025-07-29T00:00:00+01:00UK forces help tackle major Cyprus wildfiresBritish Forces Cyprus worked closely with local emergency teams to protect communities when major wildfires broke out across the island.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-strengthens-cyber-defence-cooperation-across-asia-pacific-region2025-07-25T11:25:46+01:00UK strengthens cyber defence cooperation across Asia-Pacific regionSenior defence officials gathered in Singapore on cyber security and emerging technologies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-defence-medical-services-senior-appointments-announced2025-07-24T07:54:36+01:00New Defence Medical ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº senior appointments announcedHis Majesty the King has approved three new senior appointments in the Defence Medical ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-australia-discuss-digital-defence-and-emerging-threats2025-07-18T16:01:49+01:00UK and Australia discuss digital defence and emerging threatsAustralia's recent defence changes offer valuable insights for the UK's newly announced Strategic Defence Review. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-joint-defence-nhs-healthcare-centre-to-open-in-yorkshire2025-06-24T14:57:31+01:00New joint Defence / NHS healthcare centre to open in YorkshireNew multi-million pound joint Defence / NHS healthcare centre to open in 2026. The facility will treat up to 1,000 military personnel, families and civilian patients daily.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/strategic-command-personnel-recognised-in-kings-birthday-honours-list-20252025-06-14T08:30:05+01:00Strategic Command personnel recognised in King's Birthday Honours List 2025Past and present members of Strategic Command have been recognised in His Majesty, King Charles’ Birthday Honours List 2025 for their services to Defence.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-personnel-support-nhs-blood-donation-campaign-to-save-lives2025-06-11T12:02:13+01:00Defence personnel support NHS blood donation campaign to save livesDefence Medical ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº have joined forces with the NHS in a national campaign to boost blood donation and help save lives. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/a-like-minded-partnership-on-cyber-and-capability-collaboration2025-05-30T00:00:00+01:00A like-minded partnership on Cyber and Capability CollaborationAs we face complex technological challenges, sharing knowledge and expertise with our allies is essential to safeguard our mutual interests and strengthen our national security.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/commander-ukstratcom-commendations-20252025-05-19T08:39:58+01:00Commander UKStratCom Commendations 2025On Friday 16 May, personnel and teams from across Strategic Command came together to receive their Commander’s Commendation from General Sir Jim Hockenhull. ​​​​​​​ tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-digital-and-stem-bursary-students-graduate2025-04-09T00:00:00+01:00First Digital and STEM Bursary students graduate100 talented young people from Lancashire complete Strategic Command's bursary programme, helping to develop valuable cyber capabilities for the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-medical-waiting-times-cut-as-new-appointments-system-launches2025-04-08T00:00:00+01:00Defence medical waiting times cut as new appointments system launchesNew Defence appointment management approach results in a 26% reduction in waiting times for patients accessing doctor appointments in primary healthcare.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/military-satellite-skynet-6a-passes-initial-phase-of-testing2025-03-12T08:13:21+00:00Military Satellite SKYNET 6A passes initial phase of testingThe SKYNET 6 programme is working closely with industry to exploit technological advancements to deliver the next generation of military communication satellites.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-support-cdls-commendations-20242025-01-10T11:54:10+00:00Defence Support CDLS Commendations 2024The Chief of Defence Logistics and Support (CDLS) has announced the CDLS Commendations 2024 recipients.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/strategic-command-personnel-recognised-in-new-years-honours-list-20252025-01-06T15:49:06+00:00Strategic Command personnel recognised in New Year’s Honours List 2025Past and present members of Strategic Command have been recognised in His Majesty, King Charles’ New Year’s Honours List 2025 for their services to defence. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/beyond-the-controller-strategic-commands-defence-esports-and-digital-skills-event2024-12-04T00:00:00+00:00Beyond the controller: Strategic Command’s Defence esports and digital skills eventFollowing the successful digital skills event in March, Strategic Command hosted a further event in London, underscoring the importance of digital in Defence.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-expeditionary-force-successfully-completes-exercise-joint-protector2024-11-28T14:42:09+00:00Joint Expeditionary Force successfully completes Exercise JOINT PROTECTORExercise Joint Protector has concluded in Latvia.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/meeting-the-cyber-workforce-of-the-future2024-11-25T00:00:00+00:00Meeting the cyber workforce of the futureCyber and digital students in Lancashire showcase their skills during visit by General Jim Hockenhulltag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/armed-forces-parliamentary-scheme-visit-one-year-on2024-11-22T07:59:56+00:00Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme visit: One year onWe had the privilege of welcoming the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme (AFPS) for the second time in November 2024.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/commander-ukstratcom-commendations-20242024-11-15T16:21:04+00:00Commander UKStratCom Commendations 2024General Sir Jim Hockenhull, Commander Strategic Command awards Commander Commendations.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-defence-visits-strategic-command2024-11-08T11:00:24+00:00Secretary of State for Defence visits Strategic CommandDefence Secretary meets with teams to discuss current operations, support to Ukraine, digital innovation, and future challenges.