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During the very first joint US-UK Defence Innovation Board meeting Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced the creation of the AI Lab, a brand new hub for artificial intelligence. Based on the grounds of the Defence Science and Technology Facility in Porton Down, the AI Lab will centralise development of artificial intelligence, ...
“Jungle is neutral. It attacks everything, and attacks it very effectively. Having kit that works as well in that environment as in the office is priceless.” Steve Heaword, Trials Director, Crib Gogh Keeping mission data secure, while equipping soldiers with the timely and accurate intelligence needed to carry out mission-critical actions, is a significant challenge in jungle environments. Interested parties in the UK recently completed a unique tropical trials project, run ...
Dubbed ‘the last mile’, the final stage of transporting supplies to troops on the front line in hostile and challenging environments can be a dangerous undertaking. Gone are the days of the British Mule Pamphlet, issued in 1928, advising that a mule should carry more than 25% of its bodyweight. Now, 90 years on, in order to reduce resupply uncertainty, the modern-day infantry soldier carries around ...
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) scientists supported the WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) conference, as part of efforts to inspire more girls to choose to study or work in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). In their roles as WISE Co-chair and Executive Sponsor respectively, Phillippa Spencer and ...
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