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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) works within UK defence and security.
AI is one of the fastest-moving areas of technological advancement in government defence, bringing the capability to counter threats and create opportunities.
AUKUS nations test AI-enabled uncrewed aerial vehicles that allow a human operator to locate, disable and destroy targets on the ground.
A community of interest for academic institutions to partner with Dstl on deterrence and related topics such as assurance, coercion and conflict escalation.
Dstl, DE&S and industry have worked together to enable the development of this critical new capability and help prepare the UK’s armed forces for the future.
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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) works within UK defence and security.
Dstl is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence.
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Wiltshire
SP4 0JQ (Alternative postcode for some sat-nav systems: SP4 0JG)
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