GOV.UK
·Jul 2026
New Defence Medical Research Strategy published
A new Defence Medical Research Strategy sets a unified direction for UK military medical research, emphasizing preparation for large‑scale combat operations, expanded collaboration across Defence, academia and industry, and more targeted priorities aligned with operational needs. The strategy aims to improve deployability, battlefield survival, recovery outcomes and long‑term health, with success by 2031 defined by research directly influencing policy, clinical practice and force readiness.