March 3, 2026

Rethinking Military Education in UK Universities:What the 2015 Strategic Defence Review Missed

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This analysis highlights the unmet needs in military education associated with the 2025 Strategic Defence Review.
The comparison indicates a disconnection between military priorities and higher education provisions in universities.
Assessment of current educational frameworks reveals opportunities for strengthening ties with the Ministry of Defence.
Implications call for a reassessment of military education to better align with national strategic interests.

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This paper explores the existing provision for military education in UK universities and compares it against the stated priorities of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review. It demonstrates that Higher Education was a neglected aspect of the SDR and, as a result, an opportunity has been missed to transform the relationship between the MOD and the university sector and to transform what we mean by military education in general.

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David Hastings; id_orcid 0000-0001-5261-9161 Dunn (Sat,) studied this question.

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David Hastings; id_orcid 0000-0001-5261-9161 Dunn

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