Edwards attended Joint Services Command and Staff College and received a master's degree in Defence Studies.

In 2017 he graduated from the Royal College of Defence Studies and won the Bon Oeuf trophy.

[1] He was promoted to squadron leader in 2001 and was posted to Air Command.

[3] Edwards was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in the 2025 New Year Honours.

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