Defence


The aim of the group is directed towards the practical and theoretical development of defence-related OR and the promotion of a wider knowledge and appreciation of defence-related OR.

The group also seeks to encourage interaction between defence-related and non-defence-related OR. The group provides a ‘home’ for all those involved in defence-related OR: customers and suppliers, practitioners and academics should be involved both as talkers and listeners. Meetings are held to consider both techniques, and wider discussion of the role of OR in defence. The group holds meetings two or three times a year, including the four-day International Symposium on Military Operational research (ISMOR). Other meetings are generally a half day, with a couple of papers providing different views of a challenge or approach, with plenty of time for discussion and networking. 

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in applying OR methods to defence. Activities are steered by a small committee and volunteers are always welcome.

Join us for our next event

41st International Symposium on Military Operational Research (ISMOR 41)


Location: National Oceanography Centre, Southampton
Date: 16 -18 July 2024

ISMOR is an annual international symposium sponsored by the UK Ministry of Defence. It provides an opportunity for professionals and academics to explore and discuss analysis on practical issues facing defence and security, with a wide range of colleagues from across the world. ISMOR offers a development opportunity for early career analysts, and is an inclusive event that invites participation from a diverse range of people. Attendees will participate in:

  • Presentations
  • Interactive workshops, seminars and panel sessions
  • Networking with defence professionals and experts from across the globe.

The programme team welcome submissions on any topic falling within the scope of defence or security Operational Research. We invite you to submit 150-word abstracts by email to [email protected] for:

  • Presentations lasting 20 minutes followed by 10 minutes for questions
  • Interactive workshops and seminars lasting 90 minutes including
  • Deep dive into a technical paper or topic that warrants longer exploration
  • De-mystifying a method, tool or technique in an interactive tutorial
  • Testing or refining a new method or technique through delegate participation and constructive feedback
  • Focus group on a particular problem or challenge, harnessing breadth of delegate experience and eliciting broad inputs.

Please indicate ‘presentation’ or ‘workshop/seminar’ in the subject of your email.

The conference programme will be structured around themes identified within the submitted material. If you have any further questions, please email them to us at [email protected].

The previous ISMOR 40 conference and programme is at www.theorsociety.com/events/ismor/. Earlier conferences and presentations can be found at www.ismor.com.

Registration and Key Dates
Register via the OR Society website at https://www.theorsociety.com/events/ismor/ from March.

  • Deadline for early bird registration: Friday 17th May 2024
  • Deadline for abstracts: Friday 31st May 2024
  • Deadline for bookings: Friday 14th June 2024

We look forward to welcoming you to ISMOR 41.

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Committee details

Carly Porrett Chair
Ed Aubrey Acting Secretary
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