Combat Services Support & Other
Insights and analysis on dismounted soldier lethality and situational awareness, deployed medical care and mass casualty evacuation, the readiness of forces operating in close contact with the modern battlefield, and the role of defence estates and infrastructure in enabling operational resilience and military effectiveness.
In partnership with: International Dismounted Soldier | Deployed Medical & Healthcare Delivery | Defence Estates & Infrastructure | Arctic Security
Beyond the Rifle: Rethinking the Dismounted Soldier For the Future Battlefield
October 15 by Defence IQ NewsThe importance of stealth and adaptability, and why militaries may need to rethink the role of the human soldier as unmanned capabilities advance.
How Much Does a Modern Soldier Cost Infographic
October 15 by Defence IQ NewsExplore the estimated cost of equipping a modern soldier with next-generation gear, based on U.S. defence contracts and global security data.
Preparing the Dismounted Soldier for the Demands of Modern Warfare
October 05 by Joanne SwannJulie Greeves, Research Director at the UK Ministry of Defence, discusses what science tells us about the modern dismounted soldier.
Arctic Security: Strengthening Europe’s Sovereign Space Capabilities
September 28 by Joanne SwannDr Gordon Wasilewski of Creotech Instruments discusses Arctic Security, space-based ISR, European sovereignty and resilient defence supply chains.
How the Royal Navy Is Building the Surface Fleet of the Future
September 14 by Joanne SwannCommodore Ian Feasey shares his perspective on the technologies and operational priorities shaping the surface fleet of 2035.
Defence Infrastructure: An Interview with Caroline Compton-James
July 08 by Joanne SwannAhead of Defence Estates 2026, we revisit a conversation with SCAPE, recorded following the publication of the UK's 2025 Strategic Defence Review.
Colonel Fredrik Andersson on Arctic Warfare, NATO Integration and Defending the High North
May 26 by Joanne SwannAhead of the Arctic Security Summit, we spoke to Colonel Andersson to explore the realities of one of the world's harshest military environments.
What is Hybrid Warfare in 2026? Lessons From the Russia–Ukraine Conflict
May 15 by Joanne SwannHow is modern warfare evolving? Explore how AI, hybrid threats and battlefield innovation are reshaping military strategy and NATO defence priorities.
Sovereignty, Survivability and Presence in the Arctic Region
April 21 by Joanne SwannWhy is the Arctic a growing defence priority? Discover how nations are strengthening sovereignty, survivability, and presence in a contested region.
MGen Scott Malcolm on Deployed Medical Readiness
February 24 by Joanne SwannJoanne Swann sits down with MGen Scott Malcolm to discuss the realities of medical support in today's evolving threat environment.
Tim Ripley Insights: Delivering Battlefield Medicine at Scale
January 19 by Defence IQ NewsThis article explores how battlefield care must keep up in order to meet new demands.
CLYDE 2070: James Heaton-Smith on the Future of the Royal Navy
September 11 by Defence IQ NewsJames Heaton-Smith shares how CLYDE 2070 is transforming Naval Base Clyde to support the Royal Navy’s future strategy and operations.
