What We Do

Who we are

Defence Connect is a think tank (independent and not-for-profit) solely funded by our industry members. We convene experts from across the public and private sectors in defence to exchange ideas, share insight and identify opportunities for collaboration.

Our mission

To encourage better-informed UK defence policy by facilitating dialogue between Parliamentarians, industry leaders, researchers and innovators.

Our work

  • Hosting high-level roundtables and events on strategic defence topics.

  • Publishing reports and briefings that capture key insights and recommendations.

  • Providing a neutral forum for open discussion on emerging technologies and policy challenges.

How we operate

Defence Connect is an independent, non-partisan organisation. We do not lobby; our focus is on education. Our work is funded by our industry members, but all research, publications and events are produced independently.

Our principles

  • Our analysis is impartial and evidence-based.

  • We value diverse perspectives and shared expertise.

  • We aim to generate outputs that can inform real-world decision-making in UK defence.

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