UK defence scientists are preparing to release a new digital messaging standard that could speed up how military forces detect threats and strike targets on the battlefield. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has developed Assured Intent Messaging (AIM), a system that helps commanders coordinate surveillance, targeting and weapons across diverse platforms, including uncrewed systems and missiles. AIM was tested in a major live trial in Texas in March 2026, where a single operator controlled multiple in‑service and experimental systems simultaneously. The trial proved AIM works as a minimum‑viable product. The standard will be published in mid‑May and made available to industry, providing a shared, government‑owned messaging language that enhances interoperability and resilience.
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