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<p>The Defence Scientific and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is leading the Ministry
of Defence's research in this area, working with the US Department of Defense to accelerate
and demonstrate the effective use of new robotic and autonomous systems technologies.</p><p>
</p><p>This includes the 'Last Mile Challenge' innovation initiative which has challenged
industry and academia to look at how delivery drones and resupply robots can provide
vital reinforcements to frontline troops. The challenge is worth a total of £3.8 million
over the next 12 months with prototypes being built for demonstration later this year.
Four of the five successful organisations are British-led with a wide range of sub-contractors
from small and medium sized enterprises, industry and academia.</p><p> </p><p>These
capabilities and other emerging military technologies will be tested and evaluated
at the Autonomous Warrior, Army Warfighting Exercise in November 2018. The exercise,
which involves all three Services, DSTL, the US Army and around 50 industry participants,
will test a range of research projects including in surveillance, long-range and precision
targeting, enhancing mobility and the re-supply of forces, urban warfare and enhanced
situational awareness. The lessons identified will support decision making for future
investment in ground-breaking technology and innovation to ensure the Army and British
industry remain at the cutting edge of technology and combat tactics.</p><p> </p><p>
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