Securing Europe together
Secure Futures 2026
Report
Explore how to create a secure future for Europe.
What is a secure future? It’s a future where economic and societal resilience enable people to live freely and safely in a thriving, prosperous democracy. It’s the ultimate goal of an effective approach to national and international security – but it’s also a monumental task.
Our research reveals a growing tension between safety and preparedness, and between spending and investment trade-offs. But at the same time, promising parallels offer a platform for progress.
How safe do citizens in Europe feel?
To understand the challenge in the context of a changing Europe, we surveyed 6,000 citizens across nine countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the UK. We also spoke with senior defence and security leaders across Europe.
Securing the future
Secure Futures series is a programme of insights, events, and conversations emphasising the importance of collaboration in delivering a secure future.
Following our 2024 Secure Futures report, our latest research emphasises the importance of three key themes where European defence and security leaders can focus their efforts to secure Europe together. In each area, successful initiatives show the art of the possible and provide learnings for leaders.
1. Strengthen alliances
Enhance interoperability, speed, and preparedness through industrial, technological, and political cooperation.
2. Innovate and implement at scale
Accelerate the pace of innovation to scale capabilities, improve decision-making, and co-develop shared solutions.
3. Build whole society resilience
Create a whole society approach to defence by combining the resources and capabilities of government, industry, and communities.
How we can help
PA was founded in 1943 to support the British war effort at a time of national crisis. Our roots lie in delivering a secure future. As a trusted global advisor in defence and security, we help European countries rapidly scale civil and military capability – keeping society safe, secure, and resilient against threats at home and abroad.
- Operational readiness: Move from strategy to action with confidence, knowing your forces and systems are fully prepared, interoperable and ready to respond to threats.
- Civil defence and resilience: Strengthen national resilience, coordinate effectively across your military and communities and respond to crises with confidence and agility.
- Technology transformation, security, and innovation: Adopt and integrate advanced technologies with confidence, strengthen your cyber and physical security, and respond rapidly to evolving threats while keeping your teams skilled and mission-ready.
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