tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Strategic Command 2025-07-29T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-forces-help-tackle-major-cyprus-wildfires 2025-07-29T00:00:00+01:00 UK forces help tackle major Cyprus wildfires British 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-region 2025-07-25T11:25:46+01:00 UK strengthens cyber defence cooperation across Asia-Pacific region Senior defence officials gathered in Singapore on cyber security and emerging technologies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-defence-medical-services-senior-appointments-announced 2025-07-24T07:54:36+01:00 New Defence Medical ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº senior appointments announced His 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-threats 2025-07-18T16:01:49+01:00 UK and Australia discuss digital defence and emerging threats Australia'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-yorkshire 2025-06-24T14:57:31+01:00 New joint Defence / NHS healthcare centre to open in Yorkshire New 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-2025 2025-06-14T08:30:05+01:00 Strategic Command personnel recognised in King's Birthday Honours List 2025 Past 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-lives 2025-06-11T12:02:13+01:00 Defence personnel support NHS blood donation campaign to save lives Defence 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-collaboration 2025-05-30T00:00:00+01:00 A like-minded partnership on Cyber and Capability Collaboration As 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-2025 2025-05-19T08:39:58+01:00 Commander UKStratCom Commendations 2025 On 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-graduate 2025-04-09T00:00:00+01:00 First Digital and STEM Bursary students graduate 100 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-launches 2025-04-08T00:00:00+01:00 Defence medical waiting times cut as new appointments system launches New 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-testing 2025-03-12T08:13:21+00:00 Military Satellite SKYNET 6A passes initial phase of testing The 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-2024 2025-01-10T11:54:10+00:00 Defence Support CDLS Commendations 2024 The 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-2025 2025-01-06T15:49:06+00:00 Strategic Command personnel recognised in New Year’s Honours List 2025 Past 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-event 2024-12-04T00:00:00+00:00 Beyond the controller: Strategic Command’s Defence esports and digital skills event Following 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-protector 2024-11-28T14:42:09+00:00 Joint Expeditionary Force successfully completes Exercise JOINT PROTECTOR Exercise Joint Protector has concluded in Latvia. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/meeting-the-cyber-workforce-of-the-future 2024-11-25T00:00:00+00:00 Meeting the cyber workforce of the future Cyber and digital students in Lancashire showcase their skills during visit by General Jim Hockenhull tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/armed-forces-parliamentary-scheme-visit-one-year-on 2024-11-22T07:59:56+00:00 Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme visit: One year on We 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-2024 2024-11-15T16:21:04+00:00 Commander UKStratCom Commendations 2024 General Sir Jim Hockenhull, Commander Strategic Command awards Commander Commendations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-defence-visits-strategic-command 2024-11-08T11:00:24+00:00 Secretary of State for Defence visits Strategic Command Defence Secretary meets with teams to discuss current operations, support to Ukraine, digital innovation, and future challenges.