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Competition: autonomy in challenging environments

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is seeking proposals to improve the capability of autonomous systems in challenging environments.

• From: Defence and Security Accelerator and Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
• Published: 14 August 2019
• Last updated: 30 August 2019 — See all updates

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Competition document: autonomy in challenging environments

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Autonomy in Challenging Environments SC (Innovation) - Terms

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Autonomy in Challenging Environments SC (Innovation) - Schedules

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The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is launching the Autonomy in Challenging Environments competition, seeking proposals for novel and innovative technologies to improve the capability of unmanned autonomous military systems in challenging environments.

Unmanned autonomous and semi-autonomous systems are driving a revolutionary change in society and in the military. These autonomous technologies have potential applications across many capability areas, and are expected to be increasingly deployed for military applications. However, future conflicts are anticipated to take place in ever more challenging environments where these unmanned systems will be required to continue operating effectively and efficiently.

Total funding of up to £4 million is expected to be available for multiple projects over multiple phases, with up to £2 million available in Phase 1.

Full details are available in the competition document.

Due to popular demand, an additional date has been added for the dial in event and 1-1 slots. Please register using the Eventrbrite links in the competition document.

The competition closes on Thursday 10 October 2019 at midday (BST).

Queries should be sent to accelerator@dstl.gov.uk.

Published 14 August 2019
Last updated 30 August 2019 + show all updates

1. 30 August 2019

   An additional date has been opened for the dial in event and 1-1 slots.

2. 14 August 2019

   First published.