Necessary Heresies: Challenging the Narratives Distorting Contemporary UK Defence

Dominant narratives about the changing character of warfare and the revolutionary effect of technological advancement lack nuance and can ultimately be detrimental to the development of a defence capability fit for future purpose.

About the Author

Justin Bronk is the Research Fellow for Airpower and Technology in the Military Sciences team at RUSI. He is also Editor of the RUSI Defence Systems online journal. Justin's particular areas of expertise include the modern combat air environment, Russian and Chinese ground-based air defences and fast jet capabilities, unmanned combat aerial vehicles and novel weapons technology. Justin is a part-time doctoral candidate at the Defence Studies Department of King’s College London. He holds an MSc in the History of International Relations from the London School of Economics and a BA (Hons) in History from York University. Justin is also a private glider and light aircraft pilot.