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02 Jul 2026
DIP Blog
From the Bridge to the Boardroom: Why software will define the future of Defence

The UK’s new £298bn Defence Investment Plan (DIP) is a bold statement of intent. It recognises that the threats we face today - and those rapidly emerging - demand a defence posture built on speed, autonomy, software, and intelligent systems, not legacy processes and slow procurement cycles.

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05 Jun 2026
Image of the MAST-13 Autonomous Surface Vehicle, entering the loading dock of HMS Albion. HMS Albion hosted Exercise Autonomous Advance Force in March 2020 to show case the abilities of the unmanned projects. 47 Commando worked alongside HMS Albion and NavyX to trial unmanned technology in Norway. Exercise Autonomous Advanced Force looked at how the Royal Navy and Royal Marines could benefit from the latest technology and enhance future operations. It put unmanned boat Mast 13, drone Malloy and remote-piloted aerial system Puma through their paces in harsh Arctic conditions and in an operational theatre alongside Albion. It is the latest in a series of trials as part of the Royal Navy’s commitment to technology and innovation and the Future Commando Force concept.
First Bearings

Voyant CEO James Norwood reflects on his first 30 days — the technology, the team, and what leading a deep-tech defence company demands of a leader.

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James Norwood is CEO of Voyant, a deep-tech defence company specialising in advanced sensing and data fusion. Through Decision Advantage, James shares his leadership journey and perspectives on the future of defence technology.

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