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02 Jul 2026
DIP Blog
Why software will define the future of Defence

The UK’s DIP recognises that the threats we face today - and those rapidly emerging - demand a defence posture built on speed, autonomy, software, and intelligent systems.

  • Tags: AI-enabled capability, autonomous platforms, defence autonomy, defence innovation, Defence Investment Plan, defence sensors, Defence software, defence technology, drones
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  • Posted by: Amanda Fallbrown
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After months of planning, successful trials of the largest uncrewed aircraft to ever launch from an aircraft carrier outside of the United States have paved the way for the next generation of air power to be delivered from the Royal Navy’s two supercarriers.

The Mojave trial marks the end of a successful series of experiments and tests with uncrewed aircraft to and from our aircraft carriers this autumn, and follows on from the successful demonstration in September when a small W Autonomous Systems logistics supply aircraft delivered supplies to HMS PRINCE OF WALES in the English Channel.  

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