We will need to have relationships with our allies – Nato is so important. Our people are also key. If you are not investing in them, you are falling short.
Maj Lance Morris, Lancs (above)
We need to make sure we use our young tech-savvy people to gain an advantage. Ask them for their ideas and give them plenty of opportunities to do drone courses.
LCpl Keston James, RLC
We need to have good armoured vehicles and the latest technology – basically, I want better kit than any potential enemy. Equipment such as drones are going to be important – as are the right people to operate them.
Kgn Tyron Graham, Lancs
Some of the lessons from history are still relevant to future conflicts – notably that the quality of our soldiers will be critical.
Capt William Skeith-Foreman, Lancs
We’ll need to be prepared for things that haven’t been a feature of our most recent conflicts – our thermal signature being one of them. Maybe thermal cloak kit will feature in the future.
Maj Griff James, Coldm Gds
As well as the introduction of a next-generation personal weapon, we need to be prepared in the cyber domain. The information war is also key – the army must showcase its operational capability to draw recruits and deter hostile nations.
Lt Samuel Griffiths, RE
An over-reliance on technology risks eroding lessons hard earned on the battlefield. There will always be a requirement for dismounted close combat basics. Hopefully, we will see the army become a well-resourced, agile, integrated and lethal force across a full spectrum of conflict at scale.
CSgt Gavin Dillon, R Yorks
