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Research, commentary, and events

Commentary
Navies Look to Uncrewed Systems to Counter Threats Beneath the Waves
Uncrewed, combat-capable vehicles are transforming warfare in the air and on the ocean surface. They could do the same for underwater combat in the near future.
21 May 2024
Project
Examining the landscape of tools for trustworthy AI in the UK and the US
RAND Europe researchers identified challenges, opportunities and considerations for policymakers for future UK–US alignment and collaboration on tools for trustworthy AI.
14 May 2024
Project
Understanding the lived experience of non-UK veterans
To help the UK Office for Veterans’ Affairs develop policies that support former Service personnel who come from outside of the UK, researchers are interviewing members of the community to understand their needs and experiences.
14 May 2024
Commentary
The UK Is Boosting Defence Spending. But Will It Boost Defence?
The UK Prime Minister recently announced a defence spending increase to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2030. The announcement sends important signals about the United Kingdom's intent and commitment to defence and security, but, if followed through, will the spending increase significantly boost UK defence?
26 Apr 2024
Commentary
EU Should Buy Ammo Outside of the Bloc to Quickly Resupply Ukraine
More than two years since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the situation on the eastern front now looks dire, with Ukrainian defenders running out of ammunition quickly and Western unity in question. The Czech Republic has a plan that could help resupply Ukrainian forces with artillery shells.
25 Apr 2024
Project
Towards Defence Supply Chain Disruption Management
Supply chains are highly vulnerable to events that are unexpected and difficult to plan for but may have far-reaching and catastrophic consequences. Researchers explored how to design resilient defence supply chains that are secure from these 'Black Swan' events.
22 Mar 2024
Commentary
What Sweden's Accession Means for NATO
Russia's failed invasion of Ukraine pushed neutral Sweden to embrace a role in NATO's collective defence and security. With this addition, NATO's toolkit gains Sweden's ground and air combat, nearshore and undersea warfare capabilities, as well as the country's expertise in niche areas such as cold weather operations.
22 Mar 2024
Commentary
Pace Through Integration? UK Defence Attempts Procurement Reform, Again
The Ukraine war has exposed a challenge: How can allies gear their defence industries up to deliver materiel to Ukraine while remaining fit for purpose at home? By introducing a new procurement model, the UK Ministry of Defence aims to integrate lessons learned from past programmes.
20 Mar 2024
Commentary
Relationships with Netherlands Neighbours Would Set the Course of Walrus Replacement
The Netherlands recently commissioned a French company to replace the Royal Navy's four Walrus submarines. Economic and strategic considerations play a role in the decision, but policy safeguards will ensure that even a non-Dutch bidder returns industrial benefits.
15 Mar 2024
Commentary
As Europe's Peace Unravels, Czech Republic Ties Its Defence More Tightly to NATO
The Czech Republic's new defence strategy emphasises its commitment to its allies and Ukraine at a time when NATO's cohesion is being challenged by both domestic and external factors.
11 Mar 2024

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