Ministry of Defence, United Kingdom

Defence Engineering and Science Group - Site presents information on the work of the DESG and the opportunities it offers for training and career development.

Directorate of Standardisation - Responsible for defining Defence Standards. Site provides a large archive of Standards documents in Adobe PDF format.

Central Data Management Authority - Responsible for ensuring consistent definition of data across the MOD and Services to enable interoperability amongst information systems.

Defence Export Services Organisation - Responsible for promoting and licensing the export of British military equipment.

The Hydrographic Office - United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, responsible for producing Admiralty charts of the waters off Britain and around the world.

Defence Estates - Site of the Defence Estates Agency - responsible for the properties and lands owned by the MOD.

Design Repository - MOD programme which aims to establish an accurate and consistent equipment related data across the Land environment for new and legacy equipment.

Defence Analytical Services Agency - Official source of UK Defence Statistics and National Statistics publications for the MoD.

Defence Scientific and Technical Laboratory - Provides advice and technical support to the Ministry of Defence on science and technology issues. Site gives information on careers opportunities, products and services offered.

Acquisition Management System (AMS) - Contains information on new acquisition processes in the Ministry of Defence.

Defence Academy of the United Kingdom - Aims to provide civilian and military personnel with an education, primarily at post-graduate level, and conduct research in fields related to defence.

Defence Contracts Online - Electronic version of the MOD Contracts Bulletin. Provides a searchable database of upcoming MOD tenders, contracts and future purchases.

MOD Procurement Portal - UK Ministry of Defence Procurement Portal, providing access to the MOD Defence Contracts Bulletin and a range of information relating to doing business with the MOD.

British Forces Germany - Official site of British Forces Germany, providing information for Service and civilian staff on the BFG organisation, welfare, support services and events.

Army Base Repair Organisation - Delivers to its prime customer, the British Army, a range of services, products and engineering advice across the whole spectrum of land based weapon systems and equipment.

Duke of York's Royal Military School - The Duke of York's Royal Military School (an agency of the UK Ministry of Defence) provides a unique education for 11-18 year old children of those who have served for a minimum of four years on regular engagements in the British Armed Forces.

Ministry of Defence Police - Provides policing services on the Defence Estate.

SSG - Operating as a business unit within Defence Estates, security services group provide IDS, access control and CCTV systems.

Defence Vetting Agency - Responsible for carrying out, and maintaining, national security checks on military and civilian staff employed by the MOD, private sector personnel employed on defence related work, and staff in a number of other government departments.

British Forces Post Office - Provides mail delivery services to British Forces worldwide. Site provides information on mail services, including the "e-Bluey" electronic mail service available online.

Defence Aviation Repair Agency - Responsible for a range of services across all aspects of MOD aviation repair support. Provides a range of information on DARA's operations, sections and locations.

Met. Office - Provides UK and international weather forecasting services for the Ministry of Defence, business and the public.

Veterans Agency - Ministry of Defence agency responsible for veterans' affairs, including war and service pensions, service records, military graves, medals and welfare issues.

UK Military Flight Training System - Project to replace the present flying training arrangements in the UK by 2010. Provides information about the aims of the project, key stakeholders, systems and technologies.

British Defence Staff in the United States - Based at the British Embassy in Washington DC, the staff deal with all aspects of US-UK defence matters. Provides a range of information on UK Defence for an American audience.

UK National Codification Bureau - Responsible for NATO Codification in the United Kingdom.

PJHQ (Permanent Joint Headquarters) - Located at Northwood, Commands overseas joint and combined military operations and provides military advice to the Ministry of Defence.

Joint Air Transport Evaluation Unit - Responsible for evaluating and devising systems and procedures for UK military air transportation.

Royal Air Force No 22 (Training) Group - Responsible for the recruitment and selection of all Royal Air Force personnel and for the policy and delivery of Royal Air Force non-operational training.