The defence sector has seen greater collaboration in recent times; a trend that Leonardo has been at the heart of, being a critical member of several teaming agreements on major UK military programmes. Here we look at the value of such an approach, with industry and government aligned at the earliest stages.

In an era propelled by technological innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a cornerstone of progress. However, alongside its promises of efficiency and advancement, come inherent risks that demand attention. Here we explore the intricate domain of AI assurance, shedding light on the specific threats to AI systems and the proactive measures necessary to counter them.

Ensuring UK armed forces and our allies have the information advantage in a highly congested digital battlespace is a priority for military leaders and the defence sector alike. This article highlights the challenges ahead and how these can be addressed.

Maximising impact and delivery of UK defence capability through the Whole Force ethos will be down to shared ambition and closer integration between those working across the military and industry, according to Dave Appleby, Leonardo’s Group Business Development Director UK.

In the 18 months since Leonardo became the first major defence contractor in the UK to gain accreditation to migrate sensitive data onto the secure cloud, the company has undergone a transformation across its business, embracing a more agile and data-centric operational model, and setting new benchmarks within the defence industry. Leonardo’s UK Director of Digital, Gareth Hetheridge explains more.