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What Quantum Computing Means For Defence
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

What Quantum Computing Means For Defence

Quantum technology has long existed at the edge of scientific possibility. For decades, it remained largely confined to research laboratories and theoretical physics.

Today, however, governments, defence organisations, and industry leaders increasingly view quantum technology as a strategic capability that could fundamentally reshape military operations.

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What is Data Sovereignty and why is it important for defence
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

What is Data Sovereignty and why is it important for defence

Most organisations assume their data is secure if it sits within national borders, but that assumption is increasingly flawed. In this article, we unpack how laws like the US CLOUD Act can reach across jurisdictions, why “data residency” is not the same as true sovereignty, and how a new layer, capability sovereignty, is emerging as AI systems begin to shape decisions as much as the data itself.

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From Kinetic Threats to Biological Risk
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

From Kinetic Threats to Biological Risk

For decades, Western defence strategy has been shaped by kinetic threats, conventional military power, territorial defence, and deterrence based on visible force. While these capabilities are still essential, they are no longer sufficient on their own. Biological risk is emerging as a strategic defence issue that challenges the assumptions underpinning traditional military postures.

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