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Ministry of Defence / International Defence Esports Games launch of a three-day military esports competition and associated summits for launched in London on Friday finals on

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UK government launched the International Defence Esports Games (IDEG) in London, creating the world’s first military esports tournament to strengthen cyber skills for serving personnel. The initiative involves 40 allied nations and ties competitive gaming to modern warfare readiness. Finals are scheduled for the National Gaming and Esports Arena in Sunderland on October 9-11 2026.

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  1. 24.11.2025 11:30 2 articles · 6mo ago

    IDEG launches in London with allied nations

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    The Ministry of Defence launched the International Defence Esports Games (IDEG) in London with 40 allied nations, presenting competitive gaming as a way to sharpen cyber and digital skills, improve battlefield decision-making under pressure, and support modern warfare readiness. BAE Systems, Babcock International and the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) were listed among the organizations supporting the launch.

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  2. 24.11.2025 11:30 1 articles · 6mo ago

    UK government announces military esports tournament

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    The UK government announced the world’s first military esports tournament, saying the International Defence Esports Games (IDEG) is intended to improve the cyber skills of serving personnel and follows a 2024 Ministry of Defence decision to recognize esports as a military sport. The announcement frames the initiative as a public-sector effort to strengthen digital readiness and defense capability.

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