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Developing AI capacity and expertise in UK Defence

Inquiry

In this inquiry, the Sub-Committee examines how the Ministry of Defence (MOD) can meet its aim, set out in the 2022 Defence AI Strategy, of strengthening the defence and security AI ecosystem, at a time when AI has the potential to transform a number of defence activities. The Sub-Committee considers how the MOD can best support the UK defence sector to reap the benefits of this change and champion UK tech to give the UK a competitive edge in AI development.

This inquiry was originally conducted during the 2019 Parliament and was interrupted by the 2024 general election. In November 2024 the new Defence Committee agreed to complete the inquiry.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was Wednesday 17 January 2024.

Reports, special reports and government responses

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2nd Report - Developing AI capacity and expertise in UK defence
Inquiry Developing AI capacity and expertise in UK Defence
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19 March 2024
Inquiry Developing AI capacity and expertise in UK Defence
Witnesses Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Defence, and Ministry of Defence
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27 February 2024
Inquiry Developing AI capacity and expertise in UK Defence
Witnesses Lockheed Martin UK, Leonardo UK Ltd, Anduril Industries, Palantir Technologies Ltd, and Faculty Science Ltd (Faculty AI)
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20 February 2024
Inquiry Developing AI capacity and expertise in UK Defence
Witnesses RAND Europe, Lancaster University, and Policy Exchange
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BT Business (DAIC0006)
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Capita Plc (DAIC0023)
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Scale AI (DAIC0021)
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