The Defence Academy (http://www.da.mod.uk) is the UK's Defence higher education establishment, responsible for post-graduate education for members of the UK Armed Forces and MOD Civil Servants. Cranfield University (http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds) is the academic partner at the Defence Academy in the fields of science, engineering, technology and management. The Defence Capability Centre is an exceptional facility that brings real military hardware such as armoured vehicles together with synthetic environment modelling. The visit will showcase facilities at the Defence Academy and give attendees a chance to see military hardware first-hand. A buffet meal will be provided. Prior registration essential.