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RUSI Journal: Criteria for Deterrence 16 Feb 2011
The Trident procurement decision must be advised by a proper assessment of Britain’s deterrence requirements Trident Defence Policy

Analysis: Mind the Gap: Strategic Risk in the UK’s Anti-Submarine Warfare Capability 4 Feb 2011 by Dr Lee Willett
Footage of JCBs turning Nimrods to scrap metal reflects the drastic nature of recent cuts in the defence budget, but seemingly straightforward changes can have far-reaching implications for UK defence policy. Maritime Forces Domestic Security Defence Policy Defence Management UK Defence Trident Defence Spending Equipment and Acquisitions UK Europe

News: RUSI and Serco publish White Paper 12 Dec 2010 by Jennifer Cole
RUSI is pleased to announce the publication of this White Paper, which presents 'the case for a capability and consequence-based approach to resilience and emergency planning.' Emergency Response Terrorism Defence Policy UK Europe Information Domestic Security

RUSI Journal: Europe in Space 7 Dec 2010
The UK lags behind European co-operation on space technology. Is it time to take the lead? Defence Policy Aerospace Europe

RUSI Journal: The Strategic Rationale for Britain in Space: Issues, Opportunities and Challenges 7 Dec 2010
Britain has relied too much and for too long on allies for its space capability Defence Policy Aerospace Europe UK

RUSI Journal: What's New? UK Defence Policy Before and After the SDSR 7 Dec 2010 by Professor Trevor Taylor
The affordability of the SDSR may have come at a price UK Defence Europe Defence Policy

RUSI Journal: Air, Space and Cyber Power: Strategic Choice and Operational Imperative 18 Oct 2010
The Royal Air Force will have a vital core role to play in future joint operations Aerospace UK Europe Defence Policy Armed Forces UK Defence Perspectives

Analysis: Strategy not Emotion: Regaining Confidence in the Strategic Defence and Security Review 5 Oct 2010
There is now a consensus that the Strategic Defence and Security Review is being conducted too fast and without due consideration to strategy. The UK’s Defence and Security cannot be left to one ministry; it is time we empower a Cabinet-level leader to enable defence and security reform across government. Defence Policy UK Defence Perspectives UK Europe

News: British and French military establishments face 'Entente or oblivion' 30 Sep 2010
Due to the current economic and strategic climate, British and French militaries must co-operate or 'risk ending the current decade amputated and shrunk beyond recognition, argues the latest Future Defence Review Working Paper from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). Defence Policy Global Strategy and Commitments UK Defence Defence Spending UK Europe France

Analysis: Trident procrastination weakens Britain's deterrent 17 Sep 2010 by Dr Lee Willett
The coalition is understandably hesitant about committing to the cost of replacement – but it does affect our deterrent credibility Agenda for the New Government Defence Policy UK Europe Trident UK Defence Trident

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