UK military expertise may shared abroad
It is thought he will use a speech to academics in London to say that Britain could send troops to foreign countries to help them fight terrorists on their own soil.
The events of 11 September left British military experts reassessing just what is required from the armed forces in future after a totally unexpected attack using civilian aircraft.
Techniques honed by the British special forces are likely to be shared with other UK troops.
Defence sources told BBC News Online that by making the speech Mr Hoon was hoping to stimulate a discussion that could ultimately result in the creation of the new policy.
He is expected to moot the idea of sending British forces abroad to aid anti-terrorism moves in countries that lack a developed military capacity.
The UK military could advise, train and in some case become involved in action to help combat terrorist threats.
A new tier of special forces could also be formed as part of a multi-million pound initiative.
Mr Hoon is believed to want entire regiments to be retrained to a standard similar to the Paras so they can fulfil demanding roles abroad.
Press reports on Sunday suggested that the UK's existing rapid-reaction force, number 2,000, could be bolstered by around 1,800 elite infantry.