Research and development (R&D) for UK defence
Research and development for defence aims to create new military capabilities or improve existing ones. How is it funded in the UK, and what are the challenges?
Approved work: Research and development (R&D) for UK Defence
How is defence research in the UK structured and coordinated? What are the barriers to effective innovation and how can they be addressed?
Winter mortality
Winter mortality in the UK is higher than in some colder European countries. How are deaths during winter monitored, and what evidence exists for interventions to prevent these deaths?
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Cyber resilience of UK digital infrastructure
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will aim to boost UK cyber resilience. How can cyber resilience be increased? What are the challenges and regulatory gaps?
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Defending UK airspace
Developments in aerial warfare have increased concerns about UK air defence. What are UK capabilities, and how can they be improved?
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Electromagnetic (electronic) warfare
Electromagnetic radiation (“spectrum”) is essential for modern warfare. What challenges and opportunities does electromagnetic warfare present to the UK?
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UK and the Middle East
Tensions in the Middle East moved to armed conflict in October 2023. What are the implications of the conflict, and how will it affect the UK?
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Quantum computing, sensing and communications
New ways to control very small objects have led to potentially transformative technologies like quantum computing. What are the benefits of these new quantum technologies, and what are the risks?
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Geopolitical competition in the international system
This article examines challenges to the international system, considering how a more competitive and uncertain world will affect the UK.
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The UK and China relationship
China is the UK’s fifth-largest trading partner. Recent issues have complicated the relationship with China, but opportunities remain.
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UK foreign policy in a changing world
What does the future hold for alliances such as NATO and AUKUS, and how can the UK enhance its reputation and influence in the world?
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War and the future of war
What emerging trends can we identify in modern warfare, and how will new technologies shape future conflict and the military operating environment?
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Critical infrastructure: readiness, resilience, and security
Infrastructure is at risk from a range of threats including climate change and cyber-attacks. What can the UK do to protect infrastructure against these threats?
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6G mobile technology
6G is the next generation of mobile technology and is yet to be fully defined. How can the UK help define 6G, and develop and implement 6G technologies?
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UK-EU relations and European security
With growing cooperation between the UK and EU on various fronts, what new opportunities and challenges lie ahead?
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