THE SOVEREIGN CIRCLE

Defence technology
at a turning point.

A series of invite-led discussions for senior defence, technology and industry leaders, centred on sovereignty, AI and the future of defence technology.

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A place to speak frankly about defence technology.

Defence organisations are under pressure to accelerate innovation without compromising control, security or operational confidence.

The Sovereign Circle brings together senior leaders from defence, technology and industry to discuss what meaningful progress looks like in practice.

The series began with the Sovereign Advantage dinner at Chatham House on 9 July. Held under the Chatham House Rule, it gave people room to speak freely.

Topics for discussion

Digital sovereignty and the future of defence

Balancing strategic independence, operational resilience and the technologies defence depends on.

AI, collaboration and innovation across the defence ecosystem

Responsible AI that delivers meaningful capability.

The growing importance of C2, data and integration

How command, control and data connect systems, information and decisions across defence.

Autonomous systems and the future of modern defence

Bringing emerging autonomous systems into trusted use in modern defence.

The people leading the discussion

Charlie Forte

Former Chief Digital and Information Officer

UK Ministry of Defence

Kate Robertson

Chief Information Officer

Edgewing

Paul Jenkinson

Chief Executive Officer

Whitespace

Jack Maxton