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| Formed | 2016[citation needed] |
| Jurisdiction | United Kingdom |
| Headquarters | Porton Down, Wiltshire |
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Parent agency | Ministry of Defence |
| Website | Official website |
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is a branch of the UK's Ministry of Defence that funds external development of innovative (often dual use) technologies for the British Armed Forces.[1][2] It is headquartered in Porton Down, with a hub in White City, London.[1] Research projects it has offered funding for include human enhancement,[3] autonomous weapons[4] and surveillance.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "About us - Defence and Security Accelerator". GOV.UK. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
- 1 2 Butcher, Mike (February 14, 2025). "NATO backs its first cohort of European dual-use startups". techcrunch.com.
- ↑ "DASA seeks ways in which human augmentation can benefit defence and security". GOV.UK. May 4, 2022.
- ↑ "UK Defense Competition Calls for Autonomous Tech To Strengthen Military Capabilities". ccn.com. April 2, 2025.
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