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Emerging technologies: Transforming the future of defence

Emerging technologies: Transforming the future of defence

Update: 2025-10-01
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Welcome back to Season 2 of ‘Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage’.

In Episode 10, Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, our Co-founder (Strategy), and Paul Mason, journalist, author and our Adjunct Fellow, are joined by Dr Paul Hollinshead MBA OBE, Chief Executive of Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), and Finbar O’Keeffe, Head of Future Software Capability for BAE Systems Maritime and Land.

Their discussion covers the contribution to the United Kingdom’s (UK) defence made by a range of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum and engineering biology. The guests also draw on their expertise to explore the benefits of utilising technologies in defence, as well as how to address the challenges they pose.

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Emerging technologies: Transforming the future of defence

Emerging technologies: Transforming the future of defence

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