Higher Command & Staff Course 2022 finishes on a high with Chief of the Defence Staff 🇬🇧 joining the course for an insightful final evening. Good luck to those selected for 2023 Defence Academy Defence Studies KCL

Today is ANZAC Day, when we commemorate the courage and sacrifice of all Australian and New Zealand Armed Forces personnel.

Defence Secretary Rt. Hon Ben Wallace MP has paid tribute to our Commonwealth partners. 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇳🇿

Students of Higher Command & Staff Course are commemorating ANZAC day with our international colleagues; this course has shown we remain as close as ever Defence Academy Australia House NZ High Commission in London

Higher Command & Staff Course finish an outstanding capstone study in the Republic of Korea with briefings from the Ambassador, American forces and RoK military Defence Academy Defence Studies KCL Many thanks for support UKinKorea🇬🇧🇰🇷

Thanks to the Korean National Defence University for a fascinating visit and generous hospitality. Great to exchange views on strategic priorities and partnership in this region Defence Academy Defence Studies KCL

An opportunity for reflection at the beautiful UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan before considering MacArthur’s Command and the character of commanders past, present and future Defence Academy Defence Studies KCL UKinKorea🇬🇧🇰🇷

This photo nicely sums up some of the best things about being in the military: travel, education, fun and friendships with like minded people #proudtoserve ⁦Higher Command & Staff Course⁩

Higher Command & Staff Course hits its operational stride with the capstone study in Republic of Korea; day 1 spent in Busan covered the importance of sea and air control Defence Academy Defence Studies KCL UKinKorea🇬🇧🇰🇷

Getting to the heart of operational art this week Higher Command & Staff Course with studies of a variety of campaigns from both NATO and other perspectives. Great insights and, unsurprisingly, some common themes over 70 yrs Defence Academy Defence Studies KCL

HCSC took time out from talking #logistics today to reflect on the importance of #InternationalWomensDay Defence Academy Defence Studies KCL

World events offer particular relevance to #HCSC22 studies of operational art and deterrence; our visit to Defence Operations 🇬🇧 tomorrow promises to be fascinating

We round out the week with the Air and Space domains - vital to UK security and protecting our connected lifestyle; many thanks ACM Sir Mike Wigston for your frank insights Defence Academy and the rich briefings from your team RAF DCom Ops UK Space Command

Enjoyed talking to Higher Command & Staff Course during their visit to HMS Queen Elizabeth 🇬🇧 describing our Royal Navy global operations, and then to our future commanding and executive officers on leadership and command at sea. Thanks for all the great questions!

Serious commitment from The Field Army today with CFA ,LWC and all three GOCs briefing & inviting challenge on how British Army 🇬🇧 will operate and fight in the land environment #FutureSolider 1 (UK) Division The Iron Division 6th (United Kingdom) Division The Land Warfare Centre Many thanks from HCSC22

Many thanks HMS Queen Elizabeth 🇬🇧 for an outstanding day unpacking Royal Navy’s #Global and #Ready posture; valuable insights and positive outlook to realise #Global Britain ambition Defence Academy

After 4 years of dedicated service, the valued Lead Administrator for the Higher Command and Staff Course departed today for a new role in the Civil Service. Best of luck Lauren #OnwardsandUpward Defence Academy

Quantum technology, AI and synthetic biology: harnessing the power of #ScienceandTechnology . A focus on Defence #Innovation expanding our thinking and looking to the future Defence Academy jHub Innovation Strategic Command

Inspiring visit to Woodhall Spa, home to officers of the legendary 617 “Dambusters” Squadron in WW2; #innovation and #courage combining to great effect

Focus has been on adversaries this week on the HCSC: fascinating to consider #deterrence as events unfold in Ukraine and real value in discussing political, economic and social context of challenges in Europe, Gulf and Asia with Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office colleagues Defence Academy