Ministry of Defence (MoD) protects the security, independence and interests of the United Kingdom at home and abroad. MoD works with its allies and partners whenever possible.

MoD aims is to ensure that the UK’s Armed Forces have the training, equipment and support necessary for their work, and that MoD keeps within budget.

MoD priorities 2015 to 2020 are to:

- protect people
- project global influence
- promote prosperity
- maintain a strategic base and integrated global support network, and manage the Department of State