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<p>Hybrid threats present themselves across multiple domains, and consequently Her
Majesty's Government considers a 'whole of Government approach' as critical to ensure
effective resilience, response and deterrence.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD)
has a key role to play in this, and is firmly committed to collaboration with other
Government departments, working in line with Fusion Doctrine to achieve a cohesive
approach<strong>.</strong></p><p>Informed by the policy direction set out in the National
Security Capability Review (NSCR) and Modernising Defence Programme (MDP) MOD is actively
working to evolve our vision for Joint Force 2025 to address the more uncertain, volatile
international security environment that has developed since 2015.</p><p>As hybrid
threats manifest in multiple domains, the UK needs to maintain credible forces to
deter and defend against a broad spectrum of threats.</p><p>As we develop new capabilities
to address emerging threats we must carefully and objectively balance this with the
continued need to protect against conventional attack. Where possible we will seek
to develop capabilities that have utility across the spectrum of conflict. We do not
comment on the specifics of capabilities being developed in the interests of National
Security, as these could be of use to a potential adversary.</p><p>Resilience is also
key when dealing with hybrid threats, and we are aware that we must protect conventional
capabilities from new threats. The MOD has, therefore, invested significantly in cyber
defence and security across its capabilities and infrastructure, with £265 million
being invested in a pioneering approach to root out cyber vulnerabilities within military
platforms and wider cyber dependent systems, helping defence better understand and
mitigate cyber risks.</p>
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