Profession of Arms Programme

The Profession of Arms programme brings together defence practitioners and policymakers to discuss today’s live defence questions.




Martin Beddall / Alamy Stock Photo | Officer cadets in passing out parade at Sandhurst Military Academy UK


RUSI has been a cornerstone of knowledge-sharing and dialogue in defence since its establishment in 1831 by the Duke of Wellington. RUSI's Profession of Arms programme aims to uphold this legacy by fostering crucial conversations at the policymaking level, nurturing an environment ready for innovation.

While the Institute's origins centred on bridging the Army and Navy, today's focus is on aligning all services and commands with industry to project force across multiple domains: land, air, sea, space and cyber. With global adversaries on the rise and diverse theatres demanding various capabilities, procurement and doctrine questions are more pressing than ever.

Through the Profession of Arms programme, RUSI endeavours to enhance UK and allied conceptual fighting power and equip decision-makers for the challenges ahead.

Our event series provides a platform for both on- and off-the-record exchanges between experts and leading practitioners in UK Defence.

Martin Beddall / Alamy Stock Photo | Officer cadets in passing out parade at Sandhurst Military Academy UK

Programme team


Hamish Mundell

Defence Engagement Manager

Military Sciences

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Dr Emma Butcher

Senior Project Officer

Military Sciences

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Paul O’Neill CBE

RUSI Senior Associate Fellow

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Event recordings


  • Recording: The Role of Pakistan Towards Building Regional Peace and Security

    Recording: The Role of Pakistan Towards Building Regional Peace and Security

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  • Recording: Prince Philip Lecture 2024

    Recording: Prince Philip Lecture 2024

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  • General Sir Jim Hockenhull Speaks at RUSI for the Launch of the Profession of Arms Series

    General Sir Jim Hockenhull Speaks at RUSI for the Launch of the Profession o...

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Podcast and Seminar Series

Access podcast series and seminars related to this programme of work.

Adversarial Studies Videos

Adversarial Studies Videos

A Call to Arms Videos

A Call to Arms Videos

Military domains

Defence Strategy and Organisation