Phil Jones, founder of Defence Security Resilience Cymru, says Welsh businesses of every size could have a role to play in strengthening the UK’s defence and security capabilities
THE CONVERSATION around defence has changed.
For many years, defence was viewed largely through the lens of military capability. It was considered primarily a matter for government, the armed forces and a relatively small group of specialist suppliers.
That view no longer reflects the challenges facing the UK.
Cyber attacks, geopolitical instability, disrupted supply chains, energy security, disinformation and climate-related emergencies are increasingly interconnected. Each demonstrates how national resilience depends not only on…