Source · Select Committees · International Relations and Defence Committee
Recommendation 51
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Paragraph: 197
The UK should invest in research and development to maintain a strategic edge in drone...
Conclusion
The UK should invest in research and development to maintain a strategic edge in drone technology (including amphibious drones), and support the rapid development of new technologies that can compete in contested environments. Given the pace of technological adaptations on and off the battlefield, UK Defence should place greater emphasis on spiral development and modularity to support continuous adaptation.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
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