“Technology gives the UK defence and security greater value for money. Intellect is focusing industry’s expertise and experience to help make the UK's defence and security more effective and more efficient.” Technology provides the backbone of modern fighting capability, counter terrorism operations and infrastructure resilience in the UK and abroad. In defence, information technology, communications and electronics capabilities must be prioritised in order to maintain the decisive advantages that UK and coalition forces enjoy.
the threats and hazards facing the UK are wide-ranging and complex, and the technology industry is a vital stakeholder in meeting these challenges. Information is the key asset across defence and security, and the ability to collect, analyse, communicate and exploit it is critical to support the military, meet security threats and protect the UK. Intellect is working to improve the UK’s defence and security capability by: