Our mission is to design the forces Defence needs to be prepared for the challenges and opportunities we face now, and to prepare for those we expect in future.
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Speaking at yesterday’s @AeroSociety Future Air and Space Defence Summit, AVM Mark Ridgway shared insights on the kind of war emerging technologies will be used in.
Key characteristics include🧵
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3️⃣ War will extend beyond traditional boundaries.
Energy networks, logistics chains, financial system, data infrastructure and space services will not only support military capability – they will increasingly become part of the broader competitive landscape.
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4️⃣ Resilience across society will be essential.
The capability to absorb disruption, adapt quickly and maintain decision advantage will be as important as any single military capability.
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What will the global security environment look like in 2040❓
Our new Future Operating Environments publication maps the key trends and disruptors expected to shape Defence over the next 15 years.
Read now: 🔗 gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Hot off the press❗️
The new edition of Future Operating Environments 2040 is now published.
🔗 gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Here’s what you need to know 🧵
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The line between state and non-state power will blur.
Tech giants, private actors and armed groups will shape the future operating environment as much as nations.
Some may hold influence or capabilities once reserved for governments.
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Not all future warfare will be high-tech.
As space and cyber and electromagnetic environments become contested, proven analogue systems may regain value.
The future force must combine new generation capabilities with existing ones.
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✅Contribute to strategic Defence thinking.
✅Provide critical challenge to widen perspectives.
✅Conduct research and support on strategy papers.
Our paid #internship programme offers a range of opportunities.
Find out more and apply👇 gov.uk/guidance/dcdc-interns…
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Our internship programme for 2026 is now open! 📣
If you’re a postgraduate interested in shaping Defence thinking and how the UK 🇬🇧 prepares for the future, we want to hear from you.
Find out more and apply: gov.uk/guidance/dcdc-interns…
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Defence Futures forums aren't just about highlighting challenges—they help forge solutions.
Together, with experts across government, academia, industry and international allies, Defence is tackling critical questions to achieve optimal force readiness and equipment capability.
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From munitions to drones, our recent Defence Futures forum highlighted the importance of working with UK industry to surge equipment production and accelerate national industrial readiness—leading to a safer and more secure UK 🇬🇧
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Today, senior leaders and panel experts joined our second Defence Futures forum to deliver insights on ‘national effort’ 🇬🇧
Supported by @RANDEurope, the forum explored what a whole-of-society approach to defence could achieve.
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We are proud to be recognised as a Gold Standard Internship Host!🏆
This award reflects our commitment to providing excellent internship experience within Defence and supporting emerging talent.
Thank you to all our interns for their valuable contributions and to @OxfordCareers
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It's time for your #CSOC Year In Review!
From our educators to medics, cyber operators to innovators, and personnel deployed across the world, our specialists keep the UK safe at home and strong abroad.
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