Strategic Advantage Cell

Securonomics: The contribution of a Defence Industrial Strategy

William Freer and Paul Mason outline how HM government can use securonomics to grow the economy and enhance British security

The requirement for missile and air defence

William Freer examines what missile threats Britain faces and how the UK should bolster its missile and air defences.

Better space: Consolidating the UK National Space Enterprise

Gabriel Elefteriu sets out why a National Space Enterprise should be central to reforming the UK’s approach to the space domain

Why should Britain invest in military spacepower?

Gabriel Elefteriu sets out the case for Britain to engage in the current military space race and prepare for a potential conflict in space

What allies want: Appraising Britain’s defence relationships

William Freer and Dr Alexander Lanoszka appraise over 30 of the United Kingdom’s defence relationships with key allies and partners

Empowering Britain’s warship production

Emma Salisbury examines how Britain’s naval shipbuilding production can be enhanced in a more competitive era

Britain’s hypersonic challenge: Strategic opportunities and risks

William Freer explains what hypersonics weapons are, why countries want them and the British development and use cases for such systems

Who are Britain’s most important allies and partners?

Dr William D. James analyses survey data to identify the UK’s most important allies and partners now and in 2030

A more lethal Royal Navy: Sharpening Britain’s naval power

William Freer and Emma Salisbury investigate how Britain can sharpen its naval power for increased geopolitical competition

The United Kingdom: Sea control, and sea denial

A map depicting how the United Kingdom can enact sea control in the Euro-Atlantic and contribute to sea denial in the Indo-Pacific