StirlingX has appointed Sir Jeremy Fleming, former director of UK intelligence, cyber and security agency GCHQ, as its new chairman, signifying a new chapter in the UK startup’s mission to deliver secure, advanced drone and data analytics technologies for defence, critical infrastructure and commercial applications.
Through his leadership in national security and cyber strategy and extensive experience in the field, Fleming will guide StirlingX as it scales its UK-manufactured technology for domestic and allied markets.
News of the appointment comes at a time when the role of drones and autonomous systems is being transformed in defence and security for both nations and corporates.
StirlingX said the ability to deploy AI-powered coordinated drones cost-effectively and gather and process the data from them is a critical advantage on the battlefield – and is central to security and efficiency for civilian operations.
“Drones deployed autonomously and at scale are going to change all our lives,” said Fleming. “They’ll help keep us safe, give us real-time intelligence pictures and transform the battlefield.
“StirlingX is at the forefront of that revolution, providing sovereign capability that delivers vital real-time data, powered by AI to identify emerging threats and generate critical advantages over adversaries.”
StirlingX designs and manufactures its drones, autonomous systems and data analytics technologies in Britain, helping to ensure security, resilience and independence from adversary-sourced components. Its technologies are engineered to operate in the most demanding environments where trust, reliability and performance are mission critical.
