Ministry of DefenceGovernment
United Kingdom · founded 1964
What it is
The Ministry of Defence is the ministerial department of the United Kingdom government responsible for implementing defence policy and managing the British Armed Forces. Its mandate encompasses safeguarding the UK and its overseas territories, supporting global security alliances such as NATO, and overseeing military procurement and strategic operations. Established in its modern unified form in 1964, it merged several historic departments including the Admiralty, the War Office, and the Air Ministry.
People
Andy Burnham
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
John Healey
Secretary of State for Defence
Wes Streeting
Secretary of State for Defence
Events (4)
2026-10-28 TreatyUK Announces Major £10 Billion Military and Financial Assistance Package for Ukraine
2026-10-26 AllianceE5 Defence Ministers Issue Joint Statement on Euro-Atlantic Security
