Edition 15: Operationalising Autonomous Capabilities: Revolutionising Defence
In this edition our deep dive explores operationalising autonomous systems. This piece delves into how defence’s use of existing technologies is changing. Recent conflicts have provided a testing ground for technology and have proven the value of uncrewed platforms. Technology is evolving, as is our understanding of how to use the massively increased information feed to make better, faster decisions. We assess the benefits, challenges and key choices of how autonomous systems are being implemented in defence.
In addition to our deep dives, our expert horizon-scanners have put together a collection of short news stories which discuss some of the ground-breaking technologies and inspirational innovations that are currently in development across the globe. Highlighting technologies that may change the defence landscape, from solar paint able to produce electricity from sunlight, a drone weighing only 4.2 grams and a ground breaking quantum atomic clock.
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TechWatch Edition 6: Net-Zero 50 & Sustainability
In this podcast we were joined by Lieutenant General Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE, discussing climate change, sustainability and particularly Net-Zero 50 and the defence sector.
TechWatch Edition 6: Modernising Platforms
This podcast explores updating our platforms and equipment for longevity into the future. Our participants include our UAS Technical Lead, Phil Briggs and our Land Autonomy Technical Lead, Tony Smith.
TechWatch Edition 4: Friends in high places
How can humans work together with machines in aerospace? In this podcast we chat to Bill Biggs, our autonomy campaign leader, on how we make the most of human-machine teams in air.