Title page
Contents
Executive Summary 7
1. Introduction 11
1.1. The Global Technology Context 11
1.2. Our Response 13
1.3. Ambitious, safe and responsible use of AI 15
2. Transform into an 'AI Ready' Organisation 19
2.1. Culture, Skills and Policies 19
2.2. Digital, Data and Technology Enablers 24
3. Adopt and Exploit AI at Pace and Scale for Defence Advantage 31
3.1. Organising for Success 31
3.2. Our Approach to Delivery 32
3.3. Promoting Pace, Innovation and Experimentation 34
3.4. Working Across Government 39
3.5. International Capability Collaboration 39
4. Strengthen the UK's Defence and Security AI Ecosystem 43
4.1. The UK's AI Strengths 43
4.2. Partnership on the Basis of Trust 44
4.3. Clearly Communicating our AI Requirements, Intent and Expectations 46
4.4. Addressing Barriers to Frictionless Collaboration 48
4.5. Incentivising Engagement and Co-creation 49
5. Shape Global AI Developments to Promote Security, Stability and Democratic Values 53
5.1. Shape the Global Development of AI in Line with UK Goals and Values 55
5.2. Promote Security and Stability 56
5.3. Develop Future Security Policy 60
6. Strategy Implementation and Beyond 63
6.1. Priorities 63
6.2. Leadership and Governance 65
6.3. Looking Ahead 65
Annex A: AI Governance in Defence 66
Annex B: The Defence AI Centre 67
Annex C: Strategic background 68
Annex D: Defence national engagement on AI 69