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A Long and Winding Road: The UK’s Defence Review Could Last For Some Time Yet
Commentary, 20 July 2018Malcolm Chalmers
After twelve years (from 1998 to 2010) when the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) suffered from a dearth of regular defence reviews, it is now in danger of having too many. The current review will soon become one of the longest in modern times. Yet, any conclusions that it might be able to reach before the end of this year could soon be revisited as part of a post-Brexit Spending Review in 2019.
Tags: Defence Spending, Defence Management, UK, UK Defence
NATO Spending: The Great Convergence
Newsbrief, 11 July 2018Malcolm Chalmers
NATO’s latest data reveals important new trends in patterns of defence spending across the Alliance that have occurred since Russia’s 2014 intervention in Ukraine.
Tags: US Defence Policy, Defence Spending, North America, Americas, Defence Policy, UK Defence, Europe
"There is no clear definition of what “Tier One” means. Malcolm Chalmers, deputy director at the Royal United Services Institute, says Britain is, if anything, in Tier Three, below the US, Russia and China. "
The Tories’ divisions over defence give Labour a chance to outflank them
In The News, 2 July 2018 Tags: Armed Forces, Defence Spending, UK, UK Defence
""The U.K. and other NATO allies are simply being left behind," Bronk said, adding that Britain risks needing "so much support from the U.S. that it becomes a burden rather than a helpful military ally." "
Calls to boost military spending add to U.K.'s growing sense of unease
In The News, 1 July 2018 Tags: United States, US Defence Policy, NATO, Military Sciences, Defence Policy, UK, UK Defence
Defence and Electoral Credibility: Challenges for the Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet
Newsbrief, 28 June 2018Josh Arnold-Forster
The potential political acceptance of tax rises to fund the NHS is beginning to influence the debate on defence spending. Will this provide the impetus to defeat those political leaders who want to abet the decline in British military power?
Tags: Defence Spending, Defence, Industries and Society, UK Defence Policy, Defence Policy, UK, Domestic Security, National Security, UK Defence
""The prime minister challenged the armed forces to be clearer about what they are trying to achieve, beyond being very good at what they do." "
The armed forces need radical reform as well as money
In The News, 27 June 2018 Tags: Defence Policy, UK, UK DefencePages
A Long and Winding Road: The UK’s Defence Review Could Last For Some Time Yet
Commentary, 20 July 2018Malcolm Chalmers
After twelve years (from 1998 to 2010) when the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) suffered from a dearth of regular defence reviews, it is now in danger of having too many. The current review will soon become one of the longest in modern times. Yet, any conclusions that it might be able to reach before the end of this year could soon be revisited as part of a post-Brexit Spending Review in 2019.
Defence Spending, Defence Management, UK, UK Defence
Tier One or Bust?
Commentary, 26 June 2018Malcolm Chalmers
British Prime Minister Theresa May has allegedly refused to pledge that Britain will be a ‘Tier One’ military power in the future, after media reports hinted at tensions with her defence secretary over the future resources of the armed forces. RUSI’s Deputy Director-General attempts to decipher what this discussion on ‘tiers’ means.
Defence Spending, Global Strategy and Commitments, Defence Policy, UK, UK Defence, Europe
The UK Defence Modernisation Programme: A Risk and an Opportunity
Commentary, 25 January 2018Professor Malcolm Chalmers
The UK government has decided that the defence elements of the National Security Capability Review will be subject to further review.
Defence Spending, Equipment and Acquisitions, UK, UK Defence
Thinking About Home? The National Security Capabilities Review and UK Defence
Commentary, 15 January 2018Ewan Lawson
The new National Security Capabilities Review might engage the public in thinking about its role in protecting the UK in contrast to perceiving the military as primarily for going far away to fight foreign wars.
Defence Spending, UK, UK Defence, Europe
The UK Defence Industrial Policy Document: Few Real Constraints or Direction for Future Choices
Commentary, 10 January 2018A British government document that Whitehall clearly did not want to highlight is worth reading
Defence Spending, Equipment and Acquisitions, Defence Management, UK, UK Defence, EuropePages
British Army Recruitment
Multimedia, 11 January 2018 Tags: Armed Forces, Military Sciences, Defence Policy, UK, Land Forces, Military Personnel, UK Defence
The New Defence Enterprise
Multimedia, 5 May 2016In this video RUSI's Defence, Industries and Society programme explores the increasingly significant role of the commercial sector in modern British defence capabilities. RUSI talks to a number of...
Tags: Defence Spending, Defence, Industries and Society, Defence Management, Defence Policy, UK Defence
2016 Year Ahead: New Challenges to UK Defence Planning
Multimedia, 17 December 2015Peter Roberts, Senior Research Fellow for Sea Power and Maritime Studies at RUSI, says the UK must balance defence budgets, military needs and political aspirations to achieve its strategic aims in...
Tags: UK Defence Policy, Military Sciences, Defence Policy, UK, Global Security Issues, UK Defence, Europe
2016 Year Ahead: SDSR 2015 and Threats to the UK
Multimedia, 17 December 2015 Tags: Armed Forces, Defence Spending, UK Defence Policy, Military Sciences, UK, Global Security Issues, UK Defence, Europe
2016 Year Ahead: The UK's International Reputation
Multimedia, 17 December 2015RUSI's Deputy Director-General Professor Malcolm Chalmers considers improvements in the UK's standing abroad and the potential consequences of a Brexit from the EU
Tags: UK Defence Policy, Defence Policy, UK, UK Defence, EuropePages
NATO Spending: The Great Convergence
Newsbrief, 11 July 2018Malcolm Chalmers
NATO’s latest data reveals important new trends in patterns of defence spending across the Alliance that have occurred since Russia’s 2014 intervention in Ukraine.
US Defence Policy, Defence Spending, Newsbrief, North America, Americas, Defence Policy, UK Defence, Europe
Defence and Electoral Credibility: Challenges for the Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet
Newsbrief, 28 June 2018Josh Arnold-Forster
The potential political acceptance of tax rises to fund the NHS is beginning to influence the debate on defence spending. Will this provide the impetus to defeat those political leaders who want to...
Defence Spending, Defence, Industries and Society, Newsbrief, UK Defence Policy, Defence Policy, UK, Domestic Security, National Security, UK Defence
The Home Front: The Future Accommodation Model for the UK Armed Forces: Obligations and Choices for Service Personnel and Families
Occasional Papers, 31 May 2018John Louth, Trevor Taylor, Lauren Twort and Gabriela Thompson
The accommodation options offerred to defence personnel and their families are central to Britain's defence policy.
Armed Forces, Civil–Military Relations, Defence, Industries and Society, Occasional Papers, Defence Management, Defence Policy, UK, Military Personnel, UK Defence, Europe
Book Review: The Bramall Papers: Reflections on War and Peace
RUSI Journal, 30 May 2018John Kiszely
John Kiszely reviews The Bramall Papers: Reflections on War and Peace, by Field Marshal Lord Bramall.
RUSI Journal, Global Strategy and Commitments, Defence Policy, UK, History, UK Defence, Europe
Aid, Security, and Britain’s Role in the World: Proposals for Coherent Government Action
Other Publications, 4 April 2018Victoria Metcalfe-Hough and Malcolm Chalmers, with Alina Rocha Menocal, Hanna Nomm and David Watson
A briefing paper on how to promote a more integrated and effective UK government approach to ensuring greater international stability and prosperity.
Other Publications, UK, UK DefencePages
Rules for Modernising UK Defence: Enough of the Negativity
Events, 3 July 2018A briefing ahead of the Modernising Defence Programme's publication, offering a parliamentarian's perspective on what is needed for UK defence and how to go about achieving it.
Defence Policy, UK, UK Defence
Nia Griffith on Labour’s Defence Policy
Events, 25 June 2018A lecture by Nia Griffith MP, Labour Member of Parliament for Llanelli and Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, House of Commons.
UK, UK Defence
Lord Trenchard Memorial Lecture 2017
Events, 4 October 2017This year’s Lord Trenchard Memorial Lecture be delivered by Air Marshal Stuart Atha CB DSO MA BSs RAF, Deputy Commander Operations, Royal Air Force.
Aerospace, Air Power and Technology, UK, UK Defence
Unwinnable: Britain’s War in Afghanistan, 2001-2014
Events, 11 September 2017RUSI hosted a panel to discuss Prof Theo Farrell’s new book ‘Unwinnable: Britain’s War in Afghanistan, 2001-2014’.
Afghanistan, Military Sciences, UK, UK Defence
Pre-election Defence Debate
Events, 22 May 2017Senior representatives from all the main parties took part in a RUSI debate on defence and security ahead of the election.
UK Defence Policy, UK, UK DefencePages
"There is no clear definition of what “Tier One” means. Malcolm Chalmers, deputy director at the Royal United Services Institute, says Britain is, if anything, in Tier Three, below the US, Russia and China. "
The Tories’ divisions over defence give Labour a chance to outflank them
In The News, 2 July 2018 Tags: Armed Forces, Defence Spending, UK, UK Defence
""The U.K. and other NATO allies are simply being left behind," Bronk said, adding that Britain risks needing "so much support from the U.S. that it becomes a burden rather than a helpful military ally.""
Calls to boost military spending add to U.K.'s growing sense of unease
In The News, 1 July 2018 Tags: United States, US Defence Policy, NATO, Military Sciences, Defence Policy, UK, UK Defence
""The prime minister challenged the armed forces to be clearer about what they are trying to achieve, beyond being very good at what they do.""
The armed forces need radical reform as well as money
In The News, 27 June 2018 Tags: Defence Policy, UK, UK Defence
"Malcolm Chalmers, deputy director-general at defence think-tank the Royal United Services Institute, said a 3 per cent increase would cost around £200 million a year. "
Armed Forces Minister hints at payrise for service personnel
In The News, 29 May 2018 Tags: Armed Forces, Defence Spending, Defence Policy, UK, UK Defence
"He also questioned the the MoD’s ability to deliver savings to plug the funding gap. “They point to projects coming in on time and on budget - but those are smaller projects, nothing like the size and complexity of this,” Mr Plant said. “There are so many complex, interlocking parts that have to be managed. It’s a case if you pull one string, all the others move.”"
Royal Navy's nuclear submarines face £6bn black hole
In The News, 22 May 2018 Tags: Equipment and Acquisitions, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, UK, UK Defence
Imran Khan's Pakistan
The UK’s Ministry of Defence Delivers a Bland Update on its Modernising Defence Programme
For Sustainable Peace in Afghanistan and Pakistan, We Need at Least a Modest Bargain with India