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Armed Forces: Artificial Intelligence

Asked by Martin WrigleyLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 25 June 2025UIN 60639

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that AI-generated intelligence products are (a) reproducible, (b) trusted and (c) secure.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) continues to exploit AI tools to support intelligence analysts in producing robust and comprehensive assessments. Assessments that incorporate AI analysis are held to the same rigorous standards, such as the Professional Head of Intelligence Assessment Common Analysis Standards, which ensure the highest levels of objectivity, rigour, and auditability. In parallel, we are offering all staff AI training to ensure the MOD is best placed to interpret, manage and keep appropriately secure the large volumes of complex and often conflicting data. This will enable senior decision-makers to spend more time acting on accurate, timely intelligence assessment.

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