HOME DEFENCE REGENERATION
Establishing a UK national Home Defence capability involves multiple considerations. The process goes beyond increasing Reserve Forces’ readiness, reallocating law enforcement to protect critical infrastructure, or distributing informational materials on response procedures in case of organised threats to the UK.
A comprehensive Home Defence strategy requires coordination among government agencies, key industries, communities, and private citizens. During the Cold War, the UK and its allies developed, tested, and refined Homeland Defence procedures, many of which were set aside in the mid-1990s following changes in the global security environment.
Due to emerging and evolving threats—including sabotage, cyber-attacks on national infrastructure, and potential attacks involving nuclear components—there is now a need to regenerate and expand these capacities. These developments may prompt discussions about civil liberties, responses from sectors such as insurance, and how society manages potential restrictions.
The new Defence Strategy outlines objectives, but methods for implementation remain a significant question. Additionally, current Home Defence considerations encompass Cyber and Space domains alongside traditional areas. Reviewing established Cold War procedures and adapting them for today’s requirements will be necessary to balance national security needs with societal function.
Legal aspects, civil rights, freedom of movement and association, the respective roles of police and other agencies, the use of force, the decentralisation of government structures, and preservation of governance continuity all require evaluation.
Horus Global has announced the establishment of a specialist advisory group with experience in past and contemporary national security practices, including Cyber and Space security. This service aims to support governments, agencies, and corporations in regenerating Home Defence capabilities efficiently and cost-effectively, leveraging historical knowledge and modern requirements.
This advisory service is available to organisations seeking to review and improve their Home Defence strategies in alignment with current and emerging threats.
If your organisation is reviewing its strategy, let’s talk.