Strategic Consulting for Defence, Security and Critical Infrastructure
Nineteen Eighty Five provides strategic consulting across defence, security and critical infrastructure, helping governments and organisations strengthen resilience in an increasingly complex world.
Core Consulting Capabilities
Our work centres on high-integrity advisory, programme delivery, and capability development, supporting national stakeholders as they modernise security frameworks, enhance operational readiness, and implement robust infrastructure solutions.
Defence & Military Advisory
Capability development, mission support planning, operational concepts, readiness enhancement and modernisation pathways.
Security Strategy & Risk Management
Threat/risk assessments, physical security planning, protective security solutions, and resilience frameworks for government and critical sectors.
Critical Infrastructure Resilience
Development and implementation of security standards, assurance frameworks, infrastructure protection programmes, and continuity planning.
Programme & Project Delivery
End-to-end delivery support, governance, stakeholder management, and high-integrity execution for national-level initiatives.
Specialist Government Consulting
Discreet advisory for senior stakeholders, policy alignment, regulatory preparedness, and classified project support.
Technical & Operational Integration
Bridging strategic objectives with practical delivery, including technology integration and deployable infrastructure solutions.
SECTOR FOCUS
We serve organisations operating at the highest levels of national security, infrastructure protection, and operational readiness across the Middle East and beyond.
Defence & military organisations
National security entities
Humanitarian and disaster response agencies
Ministry-level government departments
Critical infrastructure regulators and asset owners
High-risk or sensitive operational environments
Why Clients Choose 1985
Deep Domain Expertise
20 years experience operating in defence, military infrastructure, and secure environments: delivering high-impact solutions where precision and discretion are essential.
Regional Understanding
Over a decade of on-the-ground experience in the Middle East provides us with unique insight into cultural, operational, and political dynamics across the UAE and broader region.
Trusted by Government Stakeholders
We have supported national-level programmes involving security standards/frameworks, and critical infrastructure: earning a reputation for integrity and reliability.
Operationally Grounded Consulting
Our recommendations are not theoretical; they are shaped by hands-on experience in complex, time-sensitive, and high-risk environments.
End-to-End Delivery Capability
From strategy and assessment through to programme execution, we support the full lifecycle of government and defence initiatives.
Discretion & Professionalism
We understand the confidentiality demands of sensitive projects and operate with the highest levels of security awareness.