Defence and Security Accelerator

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Defence and Security Accelerator
Agency overview
Formed2016[ citation needed ]
Jurisdiction United Kingdom
Headquarters Porton Down, Wiltshire
Agency executive
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

  1. 1 2 "About us - Defence and Security Accelerator". GOV.UK. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Butcher, Mike (February 14, 2025). "NATO backs its first cohort of European dual-use startups". techcrunch.com.
  3. ↑ "DASA seeks ways in which human augmentation can benefit defence and security". GOV.UK. May 4, 2022.
  4. ↑ "UK Defense Competition Calls for Autonomous Tech To Strengthen Military Capabilities". ccn.com. April 2, 2025.
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