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In this exclusive interview with a key speaker of this year’s Big Data for Defence conference, Brigadier General Jennifer Buckner, Department of the Army, Deputy of Army Military Operations for Cyber, U.S. Army, gain insights into the role of new technologies in enhancing cybersecurity of the US Army Cyber Command.

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Brigadier General Buckner answers the following questions:

• What are the main challenges currently faced by armed forces face when it comes to securing their network? How would you rate the level of urgency for Armed Forces to operate an entirely secure network? 
• What role do you see AI and machine learning play in enhancing cyber security in the Armed Forces?  
• What are the current initiatives of the Cyber Command for strengthening the cyber workforce?
• What are the near, mid and long term steps for the US Army Cyber Command to leverage AI and machine learning?
• What role should private companies play in enhancing cybersecurity of Armed Forces? To what extent do you believe are their solutions fit for the defence sector?

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Defence IQ: What role do you see AI and machine learning play in enhancing cyber security in the Armed Forces? 

Brigadier General Buckner: I don’t know that we have fundamentally realised just how much these emerging technologies will change the way we fight and the nature of conflict; this is why I approach it more broadly than just the cybersecurity aspect. I certainly think we are already seeing ways that these can help inform our network defenders and architects, coupled with operating and maintaining our networks. 

The idea of autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, ISR, and getting at the ubiquitous nature of data collection and making that into something meaningful is extraordinarily important. We are also looking at ways that AI and machine learning can really improve… 

Governments and armed forces around the world are investing massively in AI, machine learning and advanced analytics to not only accelerate decision-making on the battlefield but streamline the defence enterprise’s internal processes and allow for a more agile procurement cycle.

Ahead of Big Data for Defence conference Defence iQ compiled this report highlighting the current investments and programmes in the big data, AI and machine learning space from countries from around the world.

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Key benefits of downloading the report:

• Know top acquisition and upgrade priorities from countries that will be present at Big Data for Defence
• Develop business strategies by meeting the right people from countries having active programmes and key requirements at Big Data for Defence
• Gain insights into investment trends from your peers

Download the report to learn more about programmes and strategies from countries that will attend Big Data for Defence such as:

• Australia 
• Canada 
• Denmark 
• United Kingdom
• The U.S 

These countries will be represented at Big Data for Defence 2020. To download the full agenda of the conference, please click here. 

Airbus Defence and Space is no stranger to digital transformation, having implemented such a programme last September. As the lead sponsor of the upcoming Big Data for Defence conference, the company is ideal to discuss what the digital age means for defence industry. In this exclusive transcript of Defence IQ's conversation with Philippe Pham, Head of Data Analytics & Applications (TZA) at the Airbus Defence and Space’s Digital Transformation Office (DTO), learn more about their short-term and long-term goals, the challenges they have overcome throughout this journey, and how this programme helps enhancing their relationship with the military.

The potential applications of big data, AI and other emerging technologies in the defence sector are vast. There is an increased focus on these technologies by nations from across the world, which is stressing the importance of developing, implementing and applying them in their Armed Forces. 

Ahead of this year’s Big Data for Defence Conference, Defence IQ compiled a big data for defence trends report, outlining current programmes and ongoing requirements.

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• Denmark’s DKK1.4 billion investment in cyber defence over the 2018 – 2023 period
• French Government’s ARTEMIS project
• German Government’s EUR 3 billion investment in R&D for AI until 2025
• The UK Royal Navy’s Project NELSON

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Artificial Intelligence offers a vast potential to the defence sector and could possibly re-write the way militaries operate entirely in all domains, from logistics to the operational theatre. 

Ahead of the Big Data Analytics for Defence summit, Defence IQ had the opportunity to gain expert insight from Ross Tsagalidis, Department of Computer and Systems Sciences and Advisor Cybersecurity to the Swedish Armed Forces and speaker at the event, on the potential of AI in the military of the future.