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We are living through a moment of profound transformation as military imperatives and corporate interests are no longer separate threads in the fabric of technological innovation. Instead they are inseparably interwoven. “Innovation” is increasingly framed not as a response to a concrete human need, but in terms of strategic advantage, deterrence, and national security. States and corporations alike are turning to technology which blurs the line between civilian life and military power to…
Content Type: Report
Technologies that have both military and civilian applications are known as "dual-use”. Drone start-ups, arms giants, and satellite manufacturers are among the tech companies which are increasingly marketing surveillance products for both military and civil applications, leading to a blurring of the lines between the two domains. This has serious implications for our freedoms, and the militarisation of our societies, and the use of publicly-funded research.Exploring the growing influence of…
Content Type: Report
Technologies that have both military and civilian applications are known as "dual-use”. Drone start-ups, arms giants, and satellite manufacturers are among the tech companies which are increasingly marketing surveillance products for both military and civil applications, leading to a blurring of the lines between the two domains. This has serious implications for our freedoms, the militarisation of our societies, and the use of publicly-funded research, particularly from the European Union.…