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Building a Secure And Resilient World: Research and Coordination Hub

Work Package 3

  • Drones and the UK Strategic Defence Review 2025

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    Angel Harper

    written by SALIENT Academic Lead and Deputy Director of TAI Richard Kirkham and SALIENT co-investigator Prof Mike Lewis , University of Bath The 2025 Strategic Defence Review [1] (SDR) emphasised the integration of autonomous and semi-autonomous drone systems into the UK’s future force structure. References to “swarms”, “uncrewed targeting networks”, “Digital Targeting Web”, etc. underscored a vision of defence transformation by…

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  • Influence policing: Law enforcement domestic digital influence campaigns in the UK

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    Helen Kreissl

    Dr. Ben Collier recently delivered a fascinating talk on the cutting-edge techniques UK police are using to shape behaviour and prevent crime through digital campaigns. This innovative approach combines the power of the internet with psychological insights to craft targeted messages for specific groups, aiming to make our communities safer and more secure.. Key Points: Link…

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