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Area of Science:

  • Military Medicine
  • Global Health Security
  • International Relations

Background:

  • Defence Engagement (DE) is a key UK Defence task since 2015.
  • DE (Health) leverages military medical capabilities to achieve security and defence objectives within the health sector.
  • The current strategic environment is characterized by great power competition and transnational threats.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of understanding the defence context for DE (Health) practitioners.
  • To emphasize the unique role of DE (Health) in fostering partnerships and enabling broader defence functions.
  • To underscore the necessity for DE (Health) practitioners to be knowledgeable in both defence and global health.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of Defence Engagement (Health) within the UK's integrated operating concept.
  • Review of the strategic context and national security objectives outlined in the Integrated Review.
  • Exploration of the functional roles of DE (Health) within military operations (operate, protect, constrain).

Main Results:

  • DE (Health) can uniquely contribute to engagement objectives by building new partnerships through health activities.
  • Effective DE (Health) is contingent upon improving health outcomes.
  • DE (Health) can serve as an enabler for other engagement activities or support protect and constrain functions.

Conclusions:

  • DE (Health) practitioners require a dual understanding of contemporary defence and global health landscapes.
  • Integrating health expertise with defence strategy is crucial for successful Defence Engagement.
  • The effectiveness of DE (Health) is directly linked to its ability to enhance health outcomes and support broader security goals.