The next drop in our series of content on Enacting Prototype Warfare. This time we look at how RAS could have been employed during a major river crossing op. Hypothetical, obviously. But a useful thought experiment.

Looking forward to speaking at the @SMiGroupDefence MRAS event online today at 1130.

Big team effort to make this happen. Pushing the boundaries on concepts like this doesn’t happen without a bunch of very committed folks pulling out all the stops. More to follow...

Hey @VodafoneUK - coming home from wknd away and being told I owe £9k in roaming charges isn’t a great look. Taking >90mins to get through to customer service isn’t massively helpful either. Feel for your staff. “Yours isn’t the worst complaint today. Someone had a £25k bill.”😳

Drawing on the expertise of our @QinetiQ colleagues from the Air domain, we’re exploring the intricacies of controlling a wingman UAV whilst flying a helicopter at the same time. It’s all about how you manage the human’s workload in the human-machine team. #AutonomousVehicles

2. The subject of a ban on lethal autonomous weapon systems is also explored. The comments on the practical difficulties of enforcing such a ban are accurate - and in all likelihood - understated. Countermeasures are increasingly going to become part of the equation.

1. This article is well worth a read. But with MGen Ryan’s observation held clearly in mind. We have values and laws to uphold and stepping outside those is far from desirable.