BAE Systems is increasing its investments in AI technology through the backing of Oxford Dynamics, a deep tech startup specialising in automation and robotics.
The defence giant is looking to incorporate Oxford Dynamics’ AI data expertise into its business, with the first stage of the collaboration seeing the embedding of the startup’s AI technology into the Prophesea platform.
Prophesea is a digital solution developed for defence organisations to maintain the operational readiness of assets including warships, armoured vehicles and combat aircraft.
“The landscape of warfare is rapidly evolving and embracing emerging technology is vital to keeping the UK safe,” said Andrea Thompson, group managing director of digital intelligence business at BAE Systems.
“By working with companies such as Oxford Dynamics, we can help ensure that the nation is ready to unlock the advantages that innovation brings and help strengthen the UK’s sovereign defence and security landscape.”
Founded in 2020, Oxford Dynamics specialises in the development of intelligent machines powered by agentic AI to perform complex tasks. The company has provided defence technology to UK government departments and agencies – including the Ministry of Defence and UK Space Agency – as well as commercial partners.
“This collaboration embodies the UK government’s Strategic Defence Review’s call to action: accelerate innovation, deliver sovereign capability and build a more integrated and lethal force,” said Oxford Dynamics co-founder Dr Edward Jackson.
“Our shared mission at Oxford Dynamics is to bring trusted AI to the front line and working with BAE Systems gives us the platform to quickly scale our technology into systems that will make a real difference to our armed forces.”
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