Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) is critical for Defence to maintain its strategic advantage. Industry has a vital role to play as a key engine of innovation. Over 100 tech companies from across the UK joined the Defence AI Centre (DAIC) at its first Industry Engagement Day in ...
The UK and Czechia have strengthened defence export prospects as new Defence Minister James Cartlidge visited the International Defence and Securities Technologies Fair (IDET) in Brno at the end of May. Visiting stalls from some of the UK’s key Defence companies, including SUPACAT, Marshall Land Systems and BAE Systems, Cartlidge discussed ...
The first AUKUS artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy trial has been hosted by the UK, with the aim of rapidly driving these technologies into responsible military use. The first trial focussed on: Experimental work by Australia, UK and US on detecting and tracking military targets Vehicles retrained in flight to adapt to changing ...
Some £1.5M of funding has been made available for innovations that can tackle UK Defence and Security challenges in space. Launched by DASA and Dstl, Space to Innovate – Charlie Drop is the third ‘challenge drop’ and seeks innovations to develop future space science and technologies. Charlie Drop follows on from the ...