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Building the next generation of defence readiness
We are committed to strengthening the UK’s defence capability through our proven expertise in recruitment, training, digital transformation and operational efficiency. We understand the demands of defence, from attracting and preparing the right people, to modernising systems, infrastructure and delivery at scale.
Working in partnership with defence organisations across the UK, we deliver solutions that build readiness, resilience and long-term capability. From digital recruitment and advanced simulation training to data-driven productivity and sustainable estate management, we help defence operate smarter, faster and with greater impact.
Our mission is simple - to give the UK’s armed forces the skilled people, agile processes and trusted technology they need to stay prepared, protected and forging ahead.
Defence Annual Review
Learn more about the variety of work we’ve delivered across UK armed forces in our newly published review of 2023-24:
- how we're partnering with the Royal Navy to modernise and transform training
- adapting military recruitment for modern challenges
- operational advancements in Defence Fire and Rescue
Defence skills development as a service
Delivering future skills today to the defence sector
We support defence organisations by building skilled, confident and future-ready personnel through advanced learning systems, simulation, and digital training innovation.
In numbers
90k
Royal Navy trainee course completions since April 2021.
>15k
Fire and Rescue employees trained each year.
2.7m
Royal Navy training days delivered through transformation programme.
56
MoD sites protected by Capita’s Fire and Rescue services.
40k
medical records processed digitally for army recruitment.
50%
reduction in records processing time for British Army.
Trusted by defence leaders
The last 3 years have been a genuine shared endeavour and partnership that has meant we have been able to think differently and challenge traditional military training ideas and approaches, bringing in the best from training design, training delivery, academia and industry. We are delivering better trained people to the frontline faster in a way that leaves our people feeling valued and invested in.
An impressive programme of works that will change the course of RAF training forever. The relationship was absolutely fundamental to our success.
Commodore Jo Deakin
Deputy Director, People – Training, Royal Navy
Wing Commander Vee Howe,
Astra Training, RAF
Our key services
We combine people, processes and technology to help defence build capability, resilience and long-term readiness.
Delivering social value through every partnership
We turn our responsible business commitments into measurable impact, creating jobs, developing skills, supporting communities and strengthening local economies across the UK.
Through every contract and partnership, we deliver real outcomes that benefit people, places and businesses - investing locally, building capability and contributing to national resilience.
Our impact so far:
- £4.8m invested in local communities.
- 92% of supply chain partners are small, medium, micro or sole traders.
- 42% reduction in carbon emissions on our journey to net zero.
- 21,000 volunteer hours donated to community causes.
See our wider responsible business approach:
A proven track record
Insights and trends
Our partnerships
We work with trusted industry and technology leaders to deliver innovation, resilience and scalability across government services.
Some of our key partners include:
Our industry leads
Ade Morley MC
Managing Director, Selborne
Ade Morley MC
Managing Director, Selborne
John Clokey
Head of Market and Business Development – Defence
John Clokey
Head of Market and Business Development – Defence