The AI security timeline

The road to war

May 13 • Rob Johnson

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April 2026

Applications of AI during combat operations and their implications

Educating for the future combat environment

Apr 29 • Rob Johnson

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Training objectives for AI-enabled war

What should AI-enabled training look like for the British Armed Forces?

Apr 15

January 2026

A means, not an end

How should Britain approach the New Hybrid Navy?

Jan 29 • Lucie Pebay

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Navigating the energy transition at sea

Shipping at the crossroads of geopolitics

Jan 15 • Charlotte Kleberg

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Proxy war at sea

China’s invisible hand behind the Houthi attacks

Jan 12 • Edward Salo

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December 2025

Britain’s naval ‘influence capital’ – and how to spend it wisely

How the Royal Navy can leverage its international influence

Dec 23, 2025 • Julien de Saint-Quentin

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Sea fortress doctrine: What if the UK has to defend the North Atlantic alone?

Runner up for the First Sea Lord’s Essay Competition 2025

Dec 18, 2025 • Harry Dove

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What if the British government commits to increasing defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2030, or 4.0% by 2035?

Bronze award winner for the First Sea Lord’s Essay Competition 2025

Dec 17, 2025 • Matthew Palmer

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What if one of the CRINK nations cut data cables to the UK?

Silver award winner for the First Sea Lord’s Essay Competition 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • Francesco Canossi

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What if the UK has to defend the North Atlantic alone?

Gold award winner for the First Sea Lord’s Essay Competition 2025

Dec 15, 2025 • Emanuele Maggioli

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Restoring balance

Securing Europe’s future with Britain’s past

Dec 12, 2025 • James Langan

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