How many employees work at Defence Equip & Support?

Defence Equipment & Support has 4,369 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -9.8%.

Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: September 2025

About Defence Equip & Support

A mix of civil servants, military and contractors, we are a highly specialised part of the Ministry of Defence. From the procurement of clothes to carriers, food to fighter jets, we ensure our UK military customers – the Royal Navy, the British Army and the Royal Air Force – have the equipment and support they need to carry out their duties effectively. We employ over 11,500 talented civil servants, military personnel and private contractors, across more than 150 locations around the world, with an operating budget of £178 billion over the next 10 years.

As of September 2025

Defence Equip & Support
workforce metrics

Headcount

4.4k

Avg. Salary

$66k

Tenure

4.5yr

Growth Rate

-9.8%

Hiring Rate

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Employee Headcount

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  • Defence Equip & Support total number of employees in 2025 was 4,399.85, a 9.8% decline from 2024.
  • Defence Equip & Support total number of employees in 2024 was 4,671.345, a 3.6% decline from 2023.
  • Defence Equip & Support total number of employees in 2023 was 4,829.645, a 2.9% increase from 2022.

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Employee Geographic Breakdown

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Employee Role Breakdown

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Employee Compensation

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Active Job Postings

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  • Defence Equip & Support active job postings in 2025 was 58, a 20.2% decline from 2024.
  • Defence Equip & Support active job postings in 2024 was 36, a 141.5% decline from 2023.
  • Defence Equip & Support active job postings in 2023 was 210, a 44.9% increase from 2022.

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