Select committee: Defence Committee
One-off Session on the Future of Warfare
Closed
Opened 28 Jan 2026
Closed 20 Feb 2026
Defence Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
At this one-off evidence session, the committee will explore the future of warfare with an expert panel. The session is expected to cover: The strategic context for the future of warfare and how this might develop, including anticipatable trends and unpredictable variables What have the last few years taught us about the changing nature of warfare? (with special reference to Ukraine but also elsewhere) The implications for alliances and for national defence planning, including the development of the Defence Industrial Base
Where it stands
The inquiry is closed, opened 28 January 2026.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 3 February 2026
- 3 witnesses
Recent activity
- Panel 13 February 2026, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 2026 |
Panel 1
Air Marshal (Retd) Edward Stringer · Policy Exchange,
Dr Keith Dear · Cassi,
Sir Hew Strachan · University of St Andrews
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Air Marshal (Retd) Edward Stringer · Senior Fellow | Policy Exchange | 1 |
| Dr Keith Dear · CEO and Founder | Cassi | 1 |
| Sir Hew Strachan · Wardlaw Professor of International Relations | University of St Andrews | 1 |