In today’s volatile security environment, innovation isn’t optional—it’s essential. Defence organisations around the world are under pressure to adapt rapidly to emerging threats, technologies, and strategic demands. But what makes innovation successful in such rigid and high-stakes environments?
In this dynamic course from King’s College London, you’ll gain a powerful understanding of how innovation works in the defence sector—and how it can be managed effectively at the strategic level. Led by Dr Bence Nemeth, an internationally recognised expert in defence studies, this course provides the critical insights needed to understand why some organisations adapt and thrive, while others fall behind.
Through a mix of expert instruction and real-world examples, you will explore:
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The difference between innovation and invention, and why it matters
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How organisational cultures, interests and systems shape defence innovation
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What makes military institutions resistant—or open—to transformative change
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How freedom and competition fuel innovation in strategic settings
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Why good ideas often fail to take hold in defence organisations
Whether you work in defence, policy, innovation, or are simply curious about how transformation happens in some of the world’s most structured organisations—this course will give you the tools to think strategically, act innovatively, and lead change where it matters most.
