Royal College of Defence Studies

Royal College of Defence Studies
Former names
Imperial Defence College
TypeSenior military college
Established1927
Parent institution
Defence Academy of the United Kingdom
CommandantLieutenant General Sir George Norton
Location
Seaford House, London
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United Kingdom

51°29′57″N 0°9′5″W / 51.49917°N 0.15139°W / 51.49917; -0.15139
CampusUrban
Websitewww.da.mod.uk/study-with-us/colleges-and-groups/

The Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) is an institute of higher education that instructs the most promising senior officers of the British Armed Forces, His Majesty's Diplomatic Service and Civil Service in national defence and international security matters at the highest level, to prepare them for the top posts in their respective services. It forms part of the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, and is its most senior and prestigious component. In addition, there are many overseas attendees from countries who are close allies of the United Kingdom.

The college is based in London. It was known as the Imperial Defence College from its foundation in 1927 until 1970.

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