2026 U.S. National Defense Strategy: What it signals for the UK and partners
The U.S. Department of Defense’s 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) sets out a more interest-led, ...
The Armed Forces Bill and the UK’s Strategic Reserve: what the proposed changes mean for UDSS members
On 15 January 2026, the Ministry of Defence introduced the Armed Forces Bill to Parliament, setting ...
Mapping Britain’s Security: The Geopolitics Shaping UK Defence
Strategy can get abstract fast. This PDF brings it back to something brutally practical: geography. ...
UK “Long War” readiness: why General Sir Richard Barrons says we’re only “a quarter of the way there”
A “Long War” isn’t defined by a single battle or a short, sharp campaign. It’s measured in years — ...
Chemical escalation in Ukraine: General Sir Richard Barrons on why the UK must prepare for “desperate” risk calculus
A new report in The i Paper highlights mounting concern among chemical-weapons experts and senior ...
TheCityUK launches Defence & Resilience Group to unlock investment and strengthen UK preparedness
TheCityUK has launched a new Defence & Resilience Group (DRG) to help address long-standing ...
Britain’s frontline is everywhere: General Sir Richard Barrons on Russia and UK readiness
Britain’s frontline is everywhere: General Sir Richard Barrons on preparing for Russia’s hybrid ...
Mobilising Private Capital for Europe’s Defence Renaissance: Why Investors Can’t Ignore the UK’s Strategic Defence Review
In a recent online event hosted by Private Equity International – “Mobilising Private Capital for ...
Artificial Intelligence, Critical Infrastructure and Command: UDSS and Hadean on the Future of Defence
The character of warfare is changing fast – and much of that change is being driven by artificial ...