







Azalea™ is our programme to launch a multi-sensor, multi-role satellite system with powerful Radio Frequency (RF) capabilities into low Earth orbit. The system will gather a wide range of data and analyse it in-orbit, using on-board machine learning to deliver intelligence wherever it’s needed.
The technology provided by Azalea will enable us to deliver advanced Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities – boosting the UK’s ability to understand threats and hazards in, from and through space.
We are collaborating with and investing in the space ecosystem to develop Azalea, supplementing our in-house capability to create, launch and operate end-to-end space missions.
Similar to a human pilot, Hivemind reads and reacts to the battlefield, and does not require GPS, waypoints, or comms to make decisions. Hivemind enables intelligent teams to perform missions ranging from room clearance with Novas, penetrating air defense systems with V-BATs, to dogfighting F-16s.
Intelligent Teaming
Shield AI’s synthetic environments combined with human-machine tactics and behaviors. Testing and learning in real physics simulations reduces engineering cycle times and enables rapid real-world deployment. Welcome to the defense metaverse.
Edge Autonomy
The aircraft uses sensors to create a map or world-view, the computer then tells the aircraft or autopilot where to go and what to do to execute its mission. No GPS, no waypoints, and no comms are needed for aircraft to accomplish their missions.
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