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 ...
The Long War Conference 2025
On 25 November 2025, the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) brought together senior military ...